# String Position Pro vs Learn & Play Cello

The clearest difference is review sentiment: String Position Pro at 100% against Learn & Play Cello's 28%. String Position Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 20). Learn & Play Cello's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (80 vs 1). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Learn & Play Cello is free to download; String Position Pro costs $5.99 up front. Learn & Play Cello sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. String Position Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

String Position Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn & Play Cello has 80 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of String Position Pro's written reviews are positive against 28% of Learn & Play Cello's.

String Position Pro ships an update every 4 days, Learn & Play Cello weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Position Pro | Learn & Play Cello |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-position-pro/id6711332153/reviews)** | [4.2 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-and-play-cello-tonestro/id6745889012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **80** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 217 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lachlan Dent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760494001) | [fun.music IT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365630759) |

## What reviewers say

### String Position Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-position-pro/id6711332153)

This offline practice toolkit helps violin, viola, cello, and double bass students master fingerboard positions and note recognition. It offers interactive charts, drones, scale builders, and listening flashcards with tuning support for effective and enjoyable practice.

**Highlights:** Flashcards for note recognition, Interactive fingerboard charts, Drones for intonation practice, Scale builders and interval explorer, String-specific tuners and metronome, Listening flashcards with tuning support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Learn & Play Cello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-and-play-cello-tonestro/id6745889012)

Learn cello with interactive lessons, real-time feedback, and a vast library of songs. Gamified exercises and challenges make practice fun and effective for all skill levels. Includes a chromatic tuner and metronome.

**Highlights:** Bite-size cello lessons, Real-time feedback on pitch and rhythm, Interactive sheet music library, Gamified learning with points and challenges, Chromatic cello tuner, Metronome

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| tonestro Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| tonestro Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| tonestro Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $197.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $197.99 | per year |
| tonestro Premium | $197.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Position Pro free?

String Position Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Learn & Play Cello free?

Learn & Play Cello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, String Position Pro or Learn & Play Cello?

String Position Pro is rated higher. String Position Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Learn & Play Cello averages 4.2 from 80 ratings.

### Do String Position Pro or Learn & Play Cello have ads?

Learn & Play Cello shows ads; String Position Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, String Position Pro or Learn & Play Cello?

String Position Pro ships an update every 4 days, and Learn & Play Cello weekly. Most recently, String Position Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and Learn & Play Cello on October 14, 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.*