Comparison

StringMaster vs First Grade Learning Games

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

Head to head
About

StringMaster

This comprehensive music learning app offers tools for chord building, scale visualization, songwriting, and instrument tuning. It supports a wide range of instruments and provides features for both beginners and seasoned musicians.

Highlights
  • Chord building and detection
  • Scale visualization and playback
  • Songwriting tools
  • Chromatic tuner and metronome
  • Fretboard learning
  • Alternate tuning and capo support
  • Piano keyboard mapping
Features
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Introducing StringMaster, the original heart of the StringMaster family of applications that represent the pinnacle of advanced music applications for iPad and Mac, tailored for musicians ranging from relative beginners to seasoned guitarists. The StringMaster family has five versions catering to diverse needs with StringMaster providing most of the features of the Pro version, with the exception of Fretlight Guitar support and the Jam/MIDI capability, though in app upgrades are available for these features. Unlock a world of possibilities with support for chord building and detection, chord tones, scales, and songwriting, backed by a chromatic tuner, metronome, fretboard learning, flexible alternate tuning and capo support for any instrument in any orientation, and more. The StringMaster family boasts over 150,000 users and having held the #1 Music App position in 34 countries. It supports an array of instruments, from acoustic and electric guitars to bass guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, pianos, and even balalaikas. Dive into a rich sound library with distortion, reverb, or piano options for any instrument. Whether you're a guitarist, bassist, or multi-instrumentalist, StringMaster has you covered. Key features include chord building and detection, a comprehensive fretboard learning system, advanced songwriting tools, and flexible alternate tuning and capo support for any instrument in any orientation. StringMaster 4 introduces piano keyboard support, allowing seamless mapping of guitar chords to the piano keyboard. Explore the robust capabilities of StringMaster: * Play and discover chords and fingering with natural tones. * Display and play scales, including scale runs up the fretboard. * Visualize chord notes, suggested fingering, and Chord Tones. * Utilize the unique Note Finding capability to learn notes and their relative positions on the fretboard. * Benefit from the integrated Chromatic Tuner and Metronome, playable in the background. * Leverage StringMaster's chord-naming algorithms based on finger positions. * Unleash your creativity with the Song Writer, recommending chord progressions and facilitating songwriting. * Master instruments by comparing chords, patterns, and fingerings across a variety of instruments. * Output MIDI from played notes. Experience the next level of musical exploration and education with StringMaster – where versatility meets excellence. Join the global community of musicians who have made StringMaster their go-to app for musical innovation. Download StringMaster now and elevate your musical journey to new heights! Note that the App Purchase of StringMaster Pro includes full Fretlight Wireless support as well as the "Jam" capability.

About

First Grade Learning Games

This app offers a comprehensive learning experience for first graders with 24 engaging games covering math, reading, spelling, and science. Designed with input from educators, it uses colorful visuals and audio to make learning fun and effective for children aged 5-8.

Highlights
  • 24 engaging learning games
  • Math curriculum alignment
  • Reading and spelling practice
  • Science topics covered
  • Voice narration and animations
  • Interactive and fun activities
Features
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Millions of parents and teachers use RosiMosi games and lessons to educate and entertain young children. The app is perfect for kids from 5 to 8 years old. Whether they are just starting first grade, or need to review and master the subjects, this is a perfect learning tool for kids. Discover 24 fun games meant to help your child develop a lifelong love of learning! All RosiMosi games are designed using real school math and reading curriculums with core curriculum state standards. Plus, your student or child will stay entertained with the help of voice narration, colorful images and animations, and lots of fun sounds and music. First Grade Learning Games cover the following educational topics: MATH • Skip Counting - Skip count by 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, 10's and more • Compare Numbers - Advanced math topic that compares numbers to see what is greater or less than • Patterns - Learn to identify repeating patterns • Timed Facts - Quickly answer math facts to play a fun basketball game • Ordering - Place objects in order based on size, numbers, and letters • Fractions - Fun way to learn the visual representation of fractions • Add & Subtract - Help learn advanced math skills like additional and subtraction • Add & Subtract Coloring - Solve math problems while coloring beautiful images LANGUAGE, SPELLING & READING • Reading Basics - Read articles, answer questions, and get help with tough words • Word Bingo - Help your first grader with reading and spelling skills in a fun bingo game • Compound Words - Combine words to build compound words • Contractions - Teach your 1st grader how to combine words to make contractions • Spelling - Learn how to spell hundreds of words with helpful voice assistance • Verbs, Nouns, and Adjectives - Your child will learn different types of words like verbs, nouns, and adjectives • Sight Words - Learn how to spell and recognize important words • Plurals - Form plurals for different types of nouns SCIENCE • 5 Senses - Learn the 5 senses, how they help us understand the world, and which body part each uses • Geography - Identify the oceans, continents, and various types of landforms • Animals - Classify and learn about a variety of animals, such as mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and more • Body Parts - Learn and identify all the body parts of the human body • Photosynthesis - Help the plant conduct photosynthesis and learn about the process vital for all plant life • Dinosaurs & Fossils - Identify different dinosaurs and fossils • Cause & Effect - Listen and match a cause with the correct effect • Great Scientists - Learn about the greatest scientists in history, such as Pythagoras, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Charles Darwin. === Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.rosimosi.com/privacy === ALREADY PURCHASED? If you have purchased the games already and they are now showing locked you can tap the Options icon in the upper right corner, and then tap 'Restore Purchase' to unlock the games again for free! PROBLEMS WITH THE GAME? If you are having issues with the game or have questions please email us at help@rosimosi.com and we will get it fixed for you ASAP.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: First Grade Learning Games at Free against StringMaster's $14.99. First Grade Learning Games also leads on ratings volume (50K vs 24) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). StringMaster's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (80% vs 62%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

First Grade Learning Games is free to download; StringMaster costs $14.99 up front. StringMaster sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and First Grade Learning Games sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StringMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Grade Learning Games has 50K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of StringMaster's written reviews are positive against 62% of First Grade Learning Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StringMaster ships an update every 3 months, First Grade Learning Games monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
StringMaster versus First Grade Learning Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringMasterFirst Grade Learning Games
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (24 ratings) — better4.4 (50K ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better61.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2450K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreat Apptitude Pty LtdRosiMosi LLC

Customer experience

StringMaster

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.3%

First Grade Learning Games

All ratings49,532 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative30.1%

Bugs and requests

StringMaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

First Grade Learning Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect answers marked as wrong
  • Subscription issues and expired content
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free games and content
  • Clearer progression and tracking
  • Ability to unlock all games with one-time purchase
  • Support for multiple user profiles

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StringMaster

One-time2
  • Fretlight Support$4.99
  • StringMaster Pro Upgrade$7.99
5 purchases

First Grade Learning Games

Subscriptions4
  • RosiMosi Academy (Monthly)2 variants$5.991 Month
  • RosiMosi Academy (Monthly)3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • RosiMosi Academy (Yearly)2 variants$39.991 Year
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  • RosiMosi Academy (Yearly)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock All Games$4.99

Questions

Is StringMaster free?
StringMaster costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is First Grade Learning Games free?
First Grade Learning Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StringMaster or First Grade Learning Games?
StringMaster is rated higher. StringMaster averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while First Grade Learning Games averages 4.4 from 50K ratings.
Do StringMaster or First Grade Learning Games have ads?
Neither StringMaster nor First Grade Learning Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StringMaster or First Grade Learning Games?
StringMaster ships an update every 3 months, and First Grade Learning Games monthly. Most recently, StringMaster was updated on October 4, 2026 and First Grade Learning Games on October 9, 2026.

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