# Percussions vs strng

The clearest difference is review sentiment: strng at 84% against Percussions's 23%. strng also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 17 months). Percussions's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Percussions costs $2.99 and strng $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

strng holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: strng has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Percussions's written reviews are positive against 84% of strng's.

Percussions ships an update every 17 months, strng every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Percussions | strng |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussions/id321928387/reviews) | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strng/id993782289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CRIMSON TECHNOLOGY, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/310846061) | [Erik Sigth](https://appshunter.io/developer/385275335) |

## What reviewers say

### Percussions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussions/id321928387)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides a virtual percussion instrument experience with 18 high-quality sounds. Play instruments by tapping, shaking, or rolling your device, and customize your setup for quick access. Integrate your music library to play along with your favorite tunes.

**Highlights:** 18 virtual percussion instruments, Multiple playing methods (tap, shake, roll), Customizable tab bar for quick instrument switching, iPod music playback integration, Low latency and high-quality sound, Reverb effect

**In-app purchases:** none


### strng

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strng/id993782289)

This app generates plucked string sounds using a physical modeling synthesis engine. It offers polyphonic voices, a built-in keyboard, and MIDI control. Shape your sound with delay and resonant filters, and integrate with other music apps.

**Highlights:** Physical modeling string synthesis, 16 voice polyphony, Built-in 25-key keyboard with aftertouch, MIDI controller support (USB/Wi-Fi), Stereo ping-pong delay, Two-channel resonant filter with LFOs, Audiobus, IAA, and AUv3 support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Percussions free?

Percussions costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is strng free?

strng costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Percussions or strng?

strng is rated higher. Percussions averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while strng averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do Percussions or strng have ads?

Neither Percussions nor strng shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Percussions or strng?

Percussions ships an update every 17 months, and strng every 4 months. Most recently, Percussions was updated on October 9, 2026 and strng on October 7, 2026.

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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.*