StringVest vs Volume Pedal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
StringVest
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An electronic music groovebox for your iPad or iPhone, that has everything you need to make a track in one app, all tied together in time and in key. 3 instruments to get you rocking with saveable session states so you can come back and start where you left off. 1. A classic take on the 303 bassline synth, with its own generative sequencer and drive control to get super squelchy 2. A great sounding Karplus Strong physical modelling synth, that goes from bass guitar, up to singing leads 3. A Cutdown 808 and Linn drum sounding drum machine, with preset patterns to get you going without any fuss A built in tape recorder to record your jam Mixer with built in dub delay when you want things to get a bit spacey! All functions exposed to midi learn, so you can control via a midi controller, plus midi in and out for the 3 instruments.
Volume Pedal
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Volume Pedal is an AUv3 audio effect and MIDI controller helper designed to remove the awkward quirks of using expression pedals and other continuous controllers inside an AUv3 host or DAW. Most hosts can map a swept controller to volume, but their native controls are often fiddly, imprecise and scattered across automation menus. Volume Pedal puts the important controls in one clear interface, making it much faster to create an accurate and predictable response. It works with any continuous or swept controller, including expression pedals, breath controllers, faders, knobs and other MIDI control sources. Set the heel and toe limits, choose a response curve, refine its shape and reverse the movement when needed. The visual response graph shows exactly how controller movement will affect the output, allowing precise adjustments without repeatedly digging through host settings. Volume Pedal is especially useful when: ⢠Your controller reaches full volume too quickly ⢠Most of the useful range is crowded into one part of its travel ⢠You need a quieter minimum level without going fully silent ⢠You want a softer or more aggressive response ⢠The controller direction needs to be reversed ⢠Native DAW or host controls are too limited or cumbersome ⢠You want consistent, automation-friendly control inside the box Features include: ⢠AUv3 audio effect for iPhone, iPad and Mac ⢠Compatible with AUv3 hosts ⢠Works with expression pedals, breath controllers, faders, knobs and other swept MIDI controllers ⢠Adjustable heel and toe levels ⢠Multiple response-curve types ⢠Shape control for fine-tuning the response ⢠Reverse control ⢠Clear visual response graph ⢠Smooth real-time control ⢠Host automation support ⢠Universal purchase across compatible Apple devices Volume Pedal is not an amp, instrument or traditional stompbox effect. It is a focused AUv3 control utility that sits inside your signal chain and helps your MIDI controller behave the way you expect. Whether you are controlling guitar volume, synth dynamics, ambient swells or any other level-based performance, Volume Pedal provides a quicker, clearer and more precise alternative to configuring the same behaviour with native DAW or host controls.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: StringVest at $0.99 against Volume Pedal's $9.99. Volume Pedal's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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StringVest costs $0.99 and Volume Pedal $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StringVest ships an update every 2 months, Volume Pedal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StringVest | Volume Pedal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 ā better | $9.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac ā better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philip Vincent | Luke Doyle |
In-app purchases
StringVest
No in-app purchases
Volume Pedal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do StringVest or Volume Pedal have ads?
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