# Feis vs Strum Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Strum Machine at 4.7 against Feis's 4.2. Strum Machine also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 74%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Feis sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Strum Machine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strum Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 169 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Feis's written reviews are positive against 89% of Strum Machine's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feis | Strum Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feis/id1443990056/reviews) | **[4.7 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strum-machine-backing-tracks/id1509158553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **169** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #162 | **#159** |
| Size | 63 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Feis Life App Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443990055) | [Luke Abbott LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509158552) |

## What reviewers say

### Feis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feis/id1443990056)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app is a dedicated music streaming service for Irish dancers, offering a vast library of music, playlist creation, and offline playback. It aims to inspire and enhance the Irish dance journey with innovative features and community connections.

**Highlights:** Vast Irish dance music library, Customizable playlist creation, Offline music playback, User-friendly navigation, Irish dance community news, Vendor directory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feis Junior | $2.99 | per month |
| FEIS Premium | $6.49 | per month |
| Feis Club | $9.99 | per month |
| FEIS Premium (Yearly) | $66.99 | per year |
| FEIS Premium Plus | $67.99 | per year |
| FEIS Single Track | $0.99 | one-time |
| FEIS Standard | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless playback
- 🎶 Best Irish dance music collection
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly design
- 🔄 Continuous updates with new music
- 📚 Helpful news and educational content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login and account issues
- 💰 Subscription cost concerns
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 📥 Difficulty accessing purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Subscription management problems
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Offline music downloads
- Ability to purchase individual tracks
- Integration with other music platforms
- More customization options


### Strum Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strum-machine-backing-tracks/id1509158553)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Generate realistic backing tracks for practice with real instrument audio. Customize chord progressions, keys, and tempo. Features a large song library, song editor, and band customization options. Works offline and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Realistic instrument audio backing tracks, Customizable chord progressions, keys, and tempo, Extensive song library, Simple song editor, Band and instrument customization, Cross-platform syncing and offline mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feis free?

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

### Is Strum Machine free?

Strum Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Feis or Strum Machine?

Strum Machine is rated higher. Feis averages 4.2 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Strum Machine averages 4.7 from 120 ratings.

### Do Feis or Strum Machine have ads?

Neither Feis nor Strum Machine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Feis or Strum Machine?

Feis ships an update fortnightly, and Strum Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Feis was updated on October 29, 2026 and Strum Machine on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Feis or Strum Machine?

Feis currently peaks at #162 in the App Store charts, and Strum Machine at #159. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*