# Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone vs String Crossing

The clearest difference is ads: String Crossing at none against Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone's shown. String Crossing also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 5) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

String Crossing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone's written reviews are positive against 100% of String Crossing's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone | String Crossing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marimba-xylophone-vibraphone/id1455004243/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-crossing/id6448679220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) | [Boyan Ivanov Bonev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685539898) |

## What reviewers say

### Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marimba-xylophone-vibraphone/id1455004243)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Explore the sounds of percussion instruments like the marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, and glockenspiel. Learn about their construction and musical applications, from solo performances to orchestral compositions.

**Highlights:** Marimba simulation, Xylophone simulation, Vibraphone simulation, Glockenspiel simulation, Learn about instrument construction, Explore musical applications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good sound quality
- 🎶 Realistic instrument sounds
- 💡 Variety of tuned percussion instruments
- 🎓 Helpful for practicing and learning
- 🎮 Fun and engaging to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔇 Sound issues or no sound
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI
- 🔍 Missing note names or scales
- ⏱️ Lag or delay when playing

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect note mapping (e.g., A# is actually Bb)
- Ads interfering with gameplay
- Settings not working properly
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more instrument options (bells, slapaphone, etc.)
- Ability to create and share custom music
- MIDI input and AUv3 support
- More song options and ability to import custom songs
- Customization options (e.g., disable echoes, turn off rolls)


### String Crossing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-crossing/id6448679220)

This game allows you to play with a real violin, collecting coins by hitting the correct open strings. Bonus sections require matching the melody with open strings to gather coins and regain life. It offers an infinite run experience suitable for both beginners and advanced violinists.

**Highlights:** Play with a real violin, Collect coins by playing open strings, Bonus sections with melody matching, Infinite runner gameplay, Suitable for all skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone free?

Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is String Crossing free?

String Crossing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone or String Crossing?

String Crossing is rated higher. Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while String Crossing averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone or String Crossing have ads?

Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone shows ads; String Crossing does not.

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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.*