# StringMaster Lite vs RoyalABC World

The clearest difference is rating: StringMaster Lite at 4.9 against RoyalABC World's 3.0. StringMaster Lite also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). RoyalABC World's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StringMaster Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and RoyalABC World sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StringMaster Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StringMaster Lite has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of StringMaster Lite's written reviews are positive against 75% of RoyalABC World's.

StringMaster Lite ships an update every 6 months, RoyalABC World every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StringMaster Lite | RoyalABC World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringmaster-lite/id605222142/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royalabc-world/id1250767202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 165 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Great Apptitude Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519213669) | [Prosper Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250766497) |

## What reviewers say

### StringMaster Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringmaster-lite/id605222142)

Learn guitar fretboards quickly with this educational tool. It offers sophisticated chord tools and can be upgraded to support more instruments and advanced features like MIDI playback and songwriting.

**Highlights:** Guitar fretboard learning, Chord tools, Supports multiple instruments (via IAP), MIDI playback (via IAP), Songwriting capability (via IAP)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metronome and Tuner | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fretlight Guitar Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enable All Instruments | $3.99 | one-time |
| StringMaster Pro Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |


### RoyalABC World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royalabc-world/id1250767202)

This app offers a fun, challenge-based approach to teaching British English to children aged 3-6. It combines structured language learning games, stories, and songs with a virtual British school environment to foster confidence and learning.

**Highlights:** British English learning, Reading and phonics, Numbers and music, Songs and art, Growth Mindset education, Virtual British school environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription - RoyalABC World | $12.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StringMaster Lite free?

StringMaster Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RoyalABC World free?

RoyalABC World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StringMaster Lite or RoyalABC World?

StringMaster Lite is rated higher. StringMaster Lite averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while RoyalABC World averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StringMaster Lite or RoyalABC World have ads?

Neither StringMaster Lite nor RoyalABC World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StringMaster Lite or RoyalABC World?

StringMaster Lite ships an update every 6 months, and RoyalABC World every 2 months. Most recently, StringMaster Lite was updated on September 23, 2026 and RoyalABC World on September 23, 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.*