# XME LOOPS vs String Theory

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 (#113 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | XME LOOPS | String Theory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-theory-guitar-practice/id6760247019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 3.0 GB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XME Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293735788) | [DANIEL NIKOLAS SZTURM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883123507) |

## What reviewers say

### XME LOOPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome loops
- 🚀 Quick response to requests
- 👍 Versatile for different genres
- 👍 Enhances worship services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🐛 Incompatibility with older devices
- 🔋 Concerns about subscription model
- 👎 Limited free trial/demo options

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Subscription not working as expected
- Loops not starting at the 1 count

**Requested features**

- Add metronome feature
- Ability to import custom drum sounds
- Cloud sync for playlists across devices
- Add full beat tracks, not just loops


### String Theory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-theory-guitar-practice/id6760247019)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XME LOOPS free?

XME LOOPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is String Theory free?

String Theory costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XME LOOPS or String Theory?

String Theory is rated higher. XME LOOPS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while String Theory averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XME LOOPS or String Theory have ads?

Neither XME LOOPS nor String Theory shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*