# String Crossing vs Note Climb

The clearest difference is price: String Crossing at Free against Note Climb's $4.99. String Crossing also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Note Climb's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

String Crossing is free to download; Note Climb costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Note Climb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String Crossing has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Crossing | Note Climb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-crossing/id6448679220/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-climb-learn-music-notes/id6478879309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#43** |
| Size | 40 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boyan Ivanov Bonev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685539898) | [Laura Gabrielson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625473126) |

## What reviewers say

### String Crossing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-crossing/id6448679220)

This game allows you to play with a real violin, collecting coins by hitting the correct open strings. Bonus sections require matching the melody with open strings to gather coins and regain life. It offers an infinite run experience suitable for both beginners and advanced violinists.

**Highlights:** Play with a real violin, Collect coins by playing open strings, Bonus sections with melody matching, Infinite runner gameplay, Suitable for all skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note Climb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-climb-learn-music-notes/id6478879309)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This game transforms music note learning into an exciting head-to-head race. Compete against a friend or AI to identify notes on the musical staff, with correct answers boosting your climb and incorrect ones causing a slide. It offers customizable practice and engaging visual themes.

**Highlights:** 2-player real-time racing gameplay, Customizable note practice, Multiple visual themes, English and Fixed Do solfège support, Grand Staff or Single Staff options, Treble, bass, alto, tenor clef support, Targeted note range selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Crossing free?

String Crossing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note Climb free?

Note Climb costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, String Crossing or Note Climb?

Note Climb is rated higher. String Crossing averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Note Climb averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do String Crossing or Note Climb have ads?

Neither String Crossing nor Note Climb shows ads.

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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.*