XME LOOPS vs String Theory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XME LOOPS
Access a vast catalog of melodic loops and pad sounds for both worship and secular music performances. Easily create and manage playlists, request custom loops, and adjust tempo for any song. This app offers a subscription for full access to all features and monthly content updates.
- Melodic loops with real-time key changing
- Pad function for ambient sounds
- Playlist sharing and management
- Loop request feature
- Offline loop downloads
- Adjustable loop speed and tempo
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XME Inc. has produced music for pro artists and bands for decades. Now, we want to produce all the loops you need for your worship AND secular performances! Want to bring worship to another level AND you have a gig with your band? We've got you covered for both! **FEATURES** - New Melodic Loops with real-time key changing - New Pad Function plays soft pads in any key of your choice along with the drum/percussion loop - Added playlist sharing to bring your playlist from one device to another - Rename playlist loops by tapping “edit” then tap the loop you want to rename. - Loops automatically download on your device so never worry about connection or server issues. - Request loops as you need right from inside the app. Have a worship event or gig to prepare for and need loops that aren't here? No problem. Tap Contact and simply paste a link for the songs you need! - Multiloop function allows multiple variations for each loop. - A Huge Catalog of Loops compatible with Christian and Secular songs - XME Loops produced for your event intros, transitions and just for showing off with your band - Music and Software teams at work for you every month - Adjust the speed of any loop & tap tempo: hold tap button to reset tempo. - Create multiple song-lists/playlists to plan ahead for various dates and engagements **Subscription** You will have full access to the loops of many genres, a production crew at work for you every month (accessed via the Contact tab), and ability to create unlimited set lists for $9.99USD/month subscription price. This subscription will renew automatically every month for $9.99USD unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24hrs before subscription period ends. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription may be managed and auto renewal can be turned off by going to your account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. To cancel: Open AppStore/(Tap profile pic on top right)/Subscriptions/(tap on the app)/Cancel Privacy Policy & Terms Of Use http://xmeinc.com/new/loops-privacy
String Theory
This app helps guitarists explore scales and chords with an interactive fretboard. It allows users to compare scales, test custom tunings, and record riff ideas. The tool is designed for practicing improvisation, learning theory, and saving musical inspiration.
- Interactive guitar fretboard with scale mapping
- Scale and Chord Finder tools
- Custom tunings with octave control
- Riff recording and vault organization
- Left-handed mode
- Scale comparison overlay
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String Theory is a focused guitar tool for exploring scales, visualizing the fretboard, matching chords, and capturing riff ideas without clutter. Build better fretboard awareness with an interactive scales map, compare two scales at once, test custom tunings, and find compatible chords in seconds. When inspiration hits, record the idea and save it to your riff vault with notes and playback. Features: • Interactive guitar fretboard with scale mapping • Major, harmonic minor, melodic minor, and pentatonic scale families • Scale Finder and Chord Finder tools • Chords-to-scales matching • Add a second scale overlay for comparison • Custom tunings with per-string octave control • Left-handed fretboard mode • Fullscreen fretboard view • Riff recording, playback, rename, share, and vault organization • Light/dark mode, 3 color themes, haptics, and a polished liquid glass interface Whether you’re practicing improvisation, learning theory, or saving new ideas, String Theory keeps the essential guitar tools in one fast, modern app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: XME LOOPS at Free against String Theory's $1.99. XME LOOPS also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 1) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). String Theory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
XME LOOPS is free to download; String Theory costs $1.99 up front. XME LOOPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. String Theory asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for XME LOOPS against 5.0 for String Theory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XME LOOPS has 5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of XME LOOPS's written reviews are positive against 100% of String Theory's.
| Parameter | XME LOOPS | String Theory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (5K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #116 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.0 GB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XME Inc. | DANIEL NIKOLAS SZTURM |
Customer experience
XME LOOPS
String Theory
Bugs and requests
XME LOOPS
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Subscription not working as expected
- Loops not starting at the 1 count
Requested features
4 requests- Add metronome feature
- Ability to import custom drum sounds
- Cloud sync for playlists across devices
- Add full beat tracks, not just loops
String Theory
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XME LOOPS
- All-Access Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$109.991 Year
String Theory
No in-app purchases
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