Comparison

LoopTrainer vs Stringflo

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

Head to head
About

LoopTrainer

Learn songs by ear with this music app. It allows you to loop specific sections of songs from the Apple Music catalog, adjust playback speed, and access guitar tabs. Progressively increase song speed to master challenging parts.

Highlights
  • Loop specific song sections
  • Adjust playback speed
  • Access guitar tabs
  • Progressive speed training
  • Save loop settings
  • Apple Music catalog integration
Features
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Imagine you want to learn a song by ear, wouldn't it be great if there was an app that gave you access to the Apple Music Catalog while giving you the option focus on the part you are learning, while giving you the option to change the speed? Well, Loop Trainer got you covered! It's super easy, just search for your favorite song, select the section you want to loop and play along! Want to play at a different speed? No problem, with Loop Trainer you can choose the speed you want. Need tab for the song? With one click you will be redirected to the most accurate tab we can find! This is great when you are just learning a song, or when you want to bring it to the next level and play even faster than in the original record! Not only that, you can play the song in progressive speed. You define your start speed, end speed, increment and repetition per speed, and Loop Trainer will gradually increase the song speed until your target speed is reached. This is great when you are learning you are trying to bring you favourite licks and riffs up to speed! You loop settings are saved, so each time you go back to play the song, everything is as you left it.

About

Stringflo

Master the guitar fretboard with interactive note training, real-time pitch detection, and comprehensive theory tools. Practice with customizable challenges, visualize note positions, and track your progress to build fluency and deepen your understanding of the instrument.

Highlights
  • Randomized note challenges
  • Real-time pitch feedback
  • Fretboard visualization
  • Customizable practice sessions
  • Built-in tuner
  • Chord and scale theory tools
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Stringflo: Master the Guitar Fretboard Stringflo helps guitarists build real fretboard fluency through interactive note training, real-time pitch detection, theory tools, tuning support, and visual progress tracking. Practice with randomized note challenges, get instant feedback as you play, reveal fretboard positions when you need help, and customize your sessions by string, note, and sensitivity level. Then go deeper with built-in theory tools for chords, scales, CAGED shapes, intervals, fret numbers, and full-neck maps. Key Features • Randomized Note Challenges: Build fretboard fluency with dynamic practice prompts • Real-Time Pitch Feedback: Instantly see whether you’re playing the correct note • Fretboard Visualization: Reveal note positions and reinforce spatial memory • Customizable Practice: Select the exact strings and notes you want to train • Built-In Tuner: Tune and monitor pitch directly in the app • Theory Tools: Explore chords, scales, CAGED forms, intervals, notes, and fret numbers • Full Neck Maps: Study patterns across the fretboard with clear visual diagrams • Progress Tracking: Monitor practice history, speed, and consistency over time • Adaptive Sensitivity: Adjust pitch detection for different playing environments • Minimal Interface: Designed for clarity, focus, and fast learning Stringflo combines repetition, ear training, real-time feedback, and visual reinforcement to help you recognize notes faster and understand the fretboard more deeply. Whether you’re learning your first positions or refining advanced fretboard knowledge, Stringflo gives you focused tools for smarter practice.

Screenshots

LoopTrainer4 screens
Stringflo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stringflo at 5.0 against LoopTrainer's 3.7. LoopTrainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stringflo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LoopTrainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stringflo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopTrainer ships an update every 6 weeks, Stringflo every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
LoopTrainer versus Stringflo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopTrainerStringflo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanittha SuwannajangOshry Ben-Harush

Customer experience

LoopTrainer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Stringflo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LoopTrainer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Stringflo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is LoopTrainer free?
LoopTrainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stringflo free?
Stringflo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LoopTrainer or Stringflo?
Stringflo is rated higher. LoopTrainer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stringflo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LoopTrainer or Stringflo have ads?
Neither LoopTrainer nor Stringflo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopTrainer or Stringflo?
LoopTrainer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stringflo every 4 months. Most recently, LoopTrainer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stringflo on October 24, 2026.

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