Comparison

StringLab vs mySongz

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

Head to head
About

StringLab

This app is a digital synthesizer that uses physical string modeling to recreate the sounds of various instruments, particularly plucked or hammered strings. It allows users to explore acoustic physics and create unique instrument textures through extensive parameter experimentation.

Highlights
  • Karplus-Strong physical modeling
  • Exciter Impact and Noise modes
  • Resonator objects with feedback
  • Frequency Dispersion support
  • External live input
  • Preset randomizer and manager
  • Drag & Drop preset export
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StringLab is a physical string modeling synthesizer based on Karplus-Strong theory. It is capable of reproducing the sounds of many different types of instruments, but is especially useful in the reproduction of hammered or plucked strings and other types of percussive instruments. It works by passing carefully crafted waveforms and short bursts of white noise through a series of tuned delay lines. The delay lines have an internal feedback loop with a series of filters to mimic the natural decay of harmonics found in a real instrument. StringLab allows you to discover the character of real-world accoustics, exploring the physics of how materials interact. Many new and original textures are born out of experimenting with the settings, so don't be afraid to experiment and create your own unique and dynamic instruments. Features •Karplus Strong based physical modeling. •Exciter Impact with multiple modes. •Exciter Noise with many envelope driven filters. •2 resonator objects with feedback. •8 bands per object with inversion. •4 Coupling modes. •Supports Frequency Dispersion. •Feedback low/high Damping. •Per object Body Filter. •Pitch Deformity. •External live input mode. •Preset randomiser. •Build it Preset Manager & Favourites. •Search Presets. •Drag & Drop preset export of presets. •Supports Color Sets.

About

mySongz

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mySongz is a local music player for enjoying your own audio files — without accounts, streaming services or complicated library management. Import tracks from the Files app or transfer them through Finder, then listen in a clean, focused player designed around your personal music collection. mySongz reads available title, artist, album, track-number and artwork metadata to help organize your library. Key Features: • Import multiple audio files from your device • Automatically discover music stored in the app’s Music folder and subfolders • Browse and play your complete song library • Search by song title, artist, album or filename • Sort by song, artist, album or recently added • Mark songs as Favorites and play a Favorites-only selection • Shuffle or play songs in your chosen sort order • View available artist, album and artwork metadata • Quickly navigate long lists using the alphabetical index • Seek within tracks and use previous, pause, play, stop and next controls • Delete individual tracks or clear the complete library • Keep your imported music and Favorites available between launches mySongz Pro adds: • Background Playback — keep listening while using other apps or when your device is locked • Lock Screen Controls — control playback using the Lock Screen and system media controls • Artist Play Mode — listen to tracks by a selected artist • Album Play Mode — play a selected album in track order when metadata is available • "up next" Queue — add songs without interrupting the current track, then reorder or remove them as needed The Artist and Album modes use metadata contained in your imported audio files. Your music stays under your control. mySongz does not require an account, does not collect personal data and does not track you. Import your tracks and make your personal music collection easy to enjoy.

Screenshots

StringLab4 screens
mySongz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: mySongz at Free against StringLab's $14.99. StringLab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

mySongz is free to download; StringLab costs $14.99 up front. mySongz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StringLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StringLab ships an update every 10 days, mySongz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StringLab versus mySongz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringLabmySongz
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comWolfram Wacker

In-app purchases

None

StringLab

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

mySongz

One-time1
  • mySongz Pro$0.99

Questions

Is StringLab free?
StringLab costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is mySongz free?
mySongz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StringLab or mySongz have ads?
Neither StringLab nor mySongz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StringLab or mySongz?
StringLab ships an update every 10 days, and mySongz fortnightly. Most recently, StringLab was updated on October 3, 2026 and mySongz on September 30, 2026.

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