Strum Machine vs Tulagi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Strum Machine
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.
- 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
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Elevate your music practice with customizable backing tracks generated with audio from real instruments (guitar, mandolin, and standup bass). Strum Machine can play any chord progression, in any key, at any speed. It's the only backing-track app built specifically for players of bluegrass, old-time, fiddle tunes, and other such genres. (Although it works pretty good for some jazz/swing now, too!) Why musicians of all levels love Strum Machine: • Realistic Sound: Backing tracks are assembled in real time from studio-quality instrument recordings. • Quick Adjustments: Instantly adjust the speed/tempo, change the key, loop part of a song, etc. • Auto-Speedup: Gradually increase the BPM at the end of every repetition for training purposes. • Chord Reference: Clean, beautiful chord charts, which can be displayed in letters or numbers (i.e. "1-4-5"). • Extensive Library: Over 1,300 songs (mostly from bluegrass and old-time) ready to go, with thousands more posted on the community forum. • Simple Song Editor: Add your own songs (or edit existing ones) in minutes. Almost every chord you can play on a guitar is available for use. • Customize the Band: Choose from a variety of built-in band styles, then optionally customize each instrument individually – adjust the strumming pattern, add automatic bass runs, and more. • Organize & Share: Create song lists for practicing or even performing, and share them with your friends or on the community forum. • Cross-Platform: Sync your custom songs, lists, and preferences with any device you use Strum Machine on: phone, tablet, or computer. (It works offline, too!) • Responsive Support: If you run into any problems or have questions, write us an email or post a message on the forum and someone will get back to you within a few days! Strum Machine is under active development and we're always working on ways to make the app even more useful to our users... while keeping it uncluttered and intuitive first and foremost. Discover how Strum Machine can improve your music practice today! Download Strum Machine and play a handful of demo songs instantly, without signing up. For the full experience, including access to all built-in songs and the ability to create your own, start a free trial. Terms of Use: https://strummachine.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://strummachine.com/privacy
Tulagi
Your official companion for a major music festival in Boulder, Colorado. Explore artists, venues, and exclusive events. Stay updated with lineup announcements and festival news.
- Browse 150+ artists
- Discover 15+ venues
- Interactive venue map
- Founders-exclusive events
- Artist directory with genres
- Push notifications for updates
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Tulagi Fest is coming to Boulder, Colorado in Summer 2026 — and this is your official festival companion. Whether you're a Founder or discovering the festival for the first time, the Tulagi app puts everything you need at your fingertips. EXPLORE THE FESTIVAL Browse 150+ artists across genres, discover 15+ unique venues across Boulder, and get the inside track on everything happening during festival week. THE FOUNDERS EXPERIENCE The Founders Experience is more than a ticket — it's an invitation to be part of something from the very beginning. As a Founder, you'll receive access to: • Opening Night Celebration hosted by the Caruso Family • Reserved seating at select performances • Bold Conversations — curated roundtable discussions • Exclusive networking events and elevated hospitality • Legacy recognition as a founding supporter of the festival FESTIVAL FEATURES • Artist Directory — browse the full lineup with genre tags • Interactive Venue Map — see all festival venues with directions and live location • Exclusive Events — Founders-only gatherings and special programming • Bold Conversations — roundtable discussions with artists and thought leaders • Push Notifications — lineup announcements and festival updates BUILT FOR COMMUNITY Tulagi Fest is an artist-driven, community-centered festival that believes the best moments happen when people come together. Download the app and be part of it from the beginning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tulagi at none against Strum Machine's 1. Tulagi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Strum Machine's advantage is ratings volume (120 vs 2) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Strum Machine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Tulagi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tulagi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strum Machine has 120 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Strum Machine ships an update fortnightly, Tulagi weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strum Machine | Tulagi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (120 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 120 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #133 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luke Abbott LLC | LIAM JEFFREY FORD |
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Strum Machine
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In-app purchases
Strum Machine
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
Tulagi
No in-app purchases
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