Comparison

REACTOR vs String Ledger

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

Head to head
About

REACTOR

This app generates guitar tones by analyzing audio, images, or text descriptions. It offers deep control over amp models and effects, allowing users to create, save, and share custom sounds with a community. Requires a compatible amplifier for full functionality.

Highlights
  • AI-powered tone generation from audio, image, or text
  • 24 amp models with deep parameter control
  • 8 simultaneous effect slots
  • Drag-and-drop signal path editing
  • Custom amp creation and sharing
  • Preset library and onboard amp slots
  • Built-in tuner
Features
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Your imagination deserves an amplifier. REACTOR is the companion app for the REACTOR intelligent guitar combo amp — powered by Amp Intelligence™, a sound engine trained on over 1 million tones and the circuit-level DNA of 200+ legendary amp designs. Type an idea. Snap a photo. Drop in a recording. REACTOR builds the full signal chain in seconds. CREATOR HUB — THREE WAYS TO BUILD TONE • Audio to Tone. Upload a track or record a clip. Amp Intelligence analyzes the sound and rebuilds it as a playable guitar tone. • Image to Tone. See an amp, a pedalboard, or a setup that inspires you. Snap it. The app turns the photo into a matching tone. • Text to Tone. Describe an amp, an artist, or a feel in your own words. Amp Intelligence figures out the signal chain and makes it playable. • Build your own amps. Combine characteristics, shape deep parameters, and create original amp voices that don't exist anywhere else. Name them, save them, share them. DEEP CONTROL, INSTANT CHANGES • 24 amp models to start — full parameter access to gain structure, EQ, bias, and voicing • 8 simultaneous effect slots across Gate, Compressor, Drive, Modulation, Delay, Reverb, Wah, and EQ • Drag-and-drop signal path — reorder effects anywhere, insert the FX loop at any point • Unlimited preset library, organized by song, session, or genre • Assign presets to 8 onboard amp slots for instant recall on stage • Built-in tuner TONE MEMORY REACTOR remembers your prompts, inputs, and adjustments. Every time you create, it starts closer to the sound in your head. TONECLOUD Browse and download tones and custom amps from other players. Share your own. Discover patches built by artists and the global REACTOR community. CONNECTS TO YOUR AMP Pair over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Push presets and custom amps to your REACTOR combo amp. Pull them back to the app to edit, refine, or share. Now tone answers to you. — Requires a REACTOR 50 or REACTOR 100 amp for full functionality.

About

String Ledger

Organize your music instruments and gear with detailed logging, maintenance tracking, and gig list creation. Generate insurance-ready reports and assign beneficiaries for your collection.

Highlights
  • Catalog instruments and gear
  • Track strings and maintenance
  • Create gig lists
  • Generate insurance reports
  • Assign beneficiaries
  • Log purchase and current value
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String Ledger is the complete management app for musicians who take their instruments and gear seriously. Whether you own two guitars or a full touring rig, String Ledger keeps everything organized, documented, and protected. CATALOG YOUR COLLECTION Add every instrument and piece of gear you own. Log brand, model, nickname, year, serial number, color, country of origin, storage location, purchase price, and current value. Attach multiple photos to each instrument, pinch to zoom in on details, and save any photo back to your library. TRACK STRINGS & MAINTENANCE Never lose track of when you last changed your strings. Set a custom change interval, log every restring with brand and gauge, and receive push notification reminders when it's time — with a one-tap reorder link for your string brand. Double-neck guitars track each neck separately. Build a complete service history for every instrument. GEAR LIST Track all your gear too — amps, pedals, cables, microphones, audio interfaces, and more, with serial numbers, values, and service history. SETLISTS & GIG LISTS Build setlists and assign a specific guitar to each song, then print a stage-ready copy with or without the guitar names. Duplicate and rename setlists to reuse them. Build a gear list for every gig, and sort or reorder your setlists and gigs any way you like. INSURANCE-READY REPORTS Generate a professional PDF of your entire collection — serial numbers, prices, values, and service history — grouped by location. Export to a CSV spreadsheet too. Essential for insurance claims, theft recovery, or estate planning. BACKUP & RESTORE Export your whole collection, including photos, to a single backup file you can save to Files or iCloud Drive — then restore it anytime or move it to another device. BENEFICIARY RECORDS Assign a personal beneficiary to each instrument — who you want it to go to, their contact information, and any notes. WORKS YOUR WAY Choose from 40 currencies, search and sort your collection, and switch to a larger list view. PLANS The free plan supports up to 5 items. Collector unlocks unlimited instruments, gear, and reports. Pro adds Gigs and Setlists on top. Collector: $2.99/month or $24.99/year. Pro: $4.99/month or $39.99/year. Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://stringledger.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://stringledger.com/terms

Screenshots

REACTOR4 screens
String Ledger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: String Ledger at 4.4 against REACTOR's 3.4. String Ledger also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 47%). REACTOR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. String Ledger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. REACTOR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

String Ledger holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of REACTOR's written reviews are positive against 80% of String Ledger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REACTOR ships an update every 3 weeks, String Ledger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
REACTOR versus String Ledger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREACTORString Ledger
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (23 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size713 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPositive Grid IncLarry Riker

Customer experience

REACTOR

All ratings23 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%

String Ledger

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

REACTOR

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

String Ledger

Subscriptions2
  • String Ledger Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • String Ledger Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is REACTOR free?
REACTOR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is String Ledger free?
String Ledger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, REACTOR or String Ledger?
String Ledger is rated higher. REACTOR averages 3.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while String Ledger averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do REACTOR or String Ledger have ads?
String Ledger shows ads; REACTOR does not.
Which is updated more often, REACTOR or String Ledger?
REACTOR ships an update every 3 weeks, and String Ledger fortnightly. Most recently, REACTOR was updated on October 8, 2026 and String Ledger on September 26, 2026.

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