Comparison

Stringcalculator vs LP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stringcalculator

Calculate string properties for various instruments. Determine diameter, tension, and tone based on material, frequency, and scale length. Supports multiple units of measurement.

Highlights
  • Calculate string diameter, tension, and tone
  • Supports gut, nylgut, carbon, Tynex, and nylon strings
  • Set custom frequencies
  • Calculate in cm, mm, or inches
  • Adjustable scale length
Features
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A string calculator to calculate single strings for historical (or modern) stringed instruments. Calculates strings from gut, nylgut, carbon (PVF), Tynex and nylon. Diameter, tension, tone and scale can be calculated. You can set any frequency instead of the chamber tone a'. Calculates in cm, mm or inch.

About

LP

Recreate the iconic sound of an early 2000s phrase sampler with this audio plugin. It offers 9 meticulously reverse-engineered effects, including a prized vinyl simulation, for authentic lo-fi hip-hop and beatmaking warmth.

Highlights
  • Iconic vinyl simulation
  • 9 replicated effects
  • Modern stereo enhancements
  • ML-assisted sonic matching
  • Retro hardware-inspired interface
Features
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Capture the gritty, coveted sound of the iconic early-2000s "303" phrase sampler right inside Logic, GarageBand, or your favorite Audio Unit host — or standalone on your iOS device. LP-33 Sim is a deeply researched audio unit plugin featuring 9 painstakingly reverse-engineered effects, headlined by the prized Vinyl Simulation processor. Countless hours of A/B testing, spectral analysis, and machine-learning-assisted matching went into replicating the exact sonic character of Vinyl Sim and the other choice effects. From the aggressive, pumping compression that practically defines lo-fi hip-hop, to the warm wow-and-flutter and authentic dust and crackle, LP-33 Sim delivers the true gold standard of beatmaking. LP-33 Sim takes several of the original effects further by adding full stereo widening for modern production workflows. Wrapped in a beautifully nostalgic interface that harks back to the golden era of hardware samplers, it brings the authentic warmth, quirk, and crunch that defined a generation — even if you've never touched the original hardware. Key Features: • The Ultimate Vinyl Sim: A painstakingly faithful replication of the hardware's legendary ducking compression, pitch flutter, crackling, and lo-fi grit. • 9 Meticulously Replicated Effects: Vinyl Sim, Flanger, Chorus, Lo-Fi, Isolator, Pitch, FilterDrive, and Radio (303 AM and a unique FM circuit with broadcast-like compression and widening) • Modern Stereo Enhancements: Classic mono effects expanded for wide, modern stereo fields • ML-Assisted Precision: Exacting sonic matching built through rigorous spectral analysis and A/B listening tests. • Retro Interface: An intuitive, hardware-inspired UI that feels instantly familiar. Brought to you by Avi Bortnick — a longtime user of the 303 phrase sampler with the John Scofield band.

Screenshots

Stringcalculator1 screens
LP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LP at every 3 days against Stringcalculator's every 16 months. Stringcalculator's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $7.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stringcalculator costs $2.99 and LP $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stringcalculator ships an update every 16 months, LP every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stringcalculator versus LP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringcalculatorLP
Price$2.99 — better$7.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin UhligAvi Bortnick

Customer experience

Stringcalculator

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stringcalculator

No in-app purchases

None

LP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stringcalculator free?
Stringcalculator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LP free?
LP costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stringcalculator or LP have ads?
Neither Stringcalculator nor LP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stringcalculator or LP?
Stringcalculator ships an update every 16 months, and LP every 3 days. Most recently, Stringcalculator was updated on October 15, 2026 and LP on October 14, 2026.

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