Comparison

Volume.com vs Strings and Sol

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

Head to head
About

Volume.com

Watch live performances from your favorite creators on this streaming platform. Subscribe for exclusive content and connect with friends to share the experience.

Highlights
  • Live streaming platform
  • Creator performances
  • Exclusive content subscriptions
  • Social sharing
  • Connect with friends
Features
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Live music. Worldwide. In your pocket!
Stream professionally produced shows from venues around the world with the new Volume.com app. Catch your favorites live and replay standout performances on demand.
Download Volume.com. Your next show is a tap away!

About

Strings and Sol

This app helps you plan your trip to a unique bluegrass concert vacation in Mexico. Discover artist interactions, workshops, and intimate performances at tropical venues. Stay updated on schedules and event details for an unforgettable experience.

Highlights
  • Event planning and updates
  • Artist interaction details
  • Instrument workshops
  • Poolside and beachfront sessions
  • Tropical venue information
  • Schedule management
Features
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Strings & Sol is the original destination bluegrass concert vacation in Mexico! The event returns to beloved resorts Dreams Sapphire and Dreams Riviera Cancun from December 11-15, 2025. Strings & Sol features musical hosts Greensky Bluegrass and Yonder Mountain String Band with Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Leftover Salmon, Kitchen Dwellers, Keller Williams DeadPettyGrass & KellerGrass, Mountain Grass Unit, and Lindsay Lou. This event experience extends beyond the stage with a variety of artist interactions that create the ultimate experience for bluegrass fans and avid vacationers alike. The intimate event has cultivated a close-knit community of returning guests, first time attendees, artists, and staff who come together to participate in instrument workshops, poolside games, beachfront picking sessions, and theme nights. The concert venues – main stage on the beach, poolside gazebo, and open-air palapa – are celebrated for their intimacy and convenience to guest suites and all-inclusive amenities. Afternoon, sunset, evening and late night performances at these unique, tropical stages are guaranteed to be an extraordinary experience. Stay up to date and plan your trip with the Strings & Sol app!

Screenshots

Volume.com4 screens
Strings and Sol3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Volume.com at 5.0 against Strings and Sol's 4.1. Volume.com also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and device support (4 vs 1). Strings and Sol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Volume.com sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Strings and Sol asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Volume.com holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volume.com ships an update monthly, Strings and Sol every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Volume.com versus Strings and Sol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolume.comStrings and Sol
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB107 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVolume Media, LLCCloud 9 Adventures, LLC

Customer experience

Volume.com

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Strings and Sol

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Volume.com

One-time8
  • 85 AMPs$4.99
  • 170 AMPs$9.99
  • 125 AMPs$14.99
Show 5 more
  • 340 AMPs$19.99
  • 510 AMPs$29.99
  • 500 AMPs$45.99
  • 850 AMPs$49.99
  • 1000 AMPs$89.99
None

Strings and Sol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Volume.com free?
Volume.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strings and Sol free?
Strings and Sol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Volume.com or Strings and Sol?
Volume.com is rated higher. Volume.com averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Strings and Sol averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Volume.com or Strings and Sol have ads?
Neither Volume.com nor Strings and Sol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volume.com or Strings and Sol?
Volume.com ships an update monthly, and Strings and Sol every 12 months. Most recently, Volume.com was updated on November 3, 2026 and Strings and Sol on November 3, 2026.

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