# Oriental Strings vs XinematiX

The clearest difference is price: XinematiX at Free against Oriental Strings's $7.99. XinematiX also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Oriental Strings's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28) and review sentiment (69% vs 54%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

XinematiX is free to download; Oriental Strings costs $7.99 up front. XinematiX sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. Oriental Strings asks for nothing beyond the download.

XinematiX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XinematiX has 295 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Oriental Strings's written reviews are positive against 54% of XinematiX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Oriental Strings ships an update every 2 months, XinematiX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oriental Strings | XinematiX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oriental-strings/id945125583/reviews) | **[4.6 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xinematix/id1665580312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 598 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/428367741) | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) |

## What reviewers say

### Oriental Strings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oriental-strings/id945125583)

This professional sound module app provides authentic oriental and Arabian string instrument sounds for musicians. It offers high-quality stereo samples, master tune, scale tuning, and integrated effects. Connect via Bluetooth MIDI or use it as a virtual instrument within your favorite DAW.

**Highlights:** Authentic oriental and Arabian string sounds, High-quality stereo samples, Master Tune & Scale Tuning, Integrated effects with 18 presets, MIDI velocity response curve editor, Audio Unit, Audiobus, and Inter-App Audio support, MIDI Player/Recorder

**In-app purchases:** none


### XinematiX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xinematix/id1665580312)

This app provides a vast library of premium sounds for iOS, developed with meticulous recording and programming. It offers unlimited creative possibilities with a high-quality sound engine, advanced features like round robin triggering, and extensive customization options for professional music production.

**Highlights:** 25 GB premium sounds, Round Robin sample triggering, Multi-program stacking, Customizable envelopes, filters, and reverb, Live Mode for performance, Standalone & AUv3 support, MIDI Learn functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trombones & Trumpets | $4.99 | one-time |
| XinematiX Choir | $4.99 | one-time |
| XinematiX Pads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airy Crystal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Brass Sections | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bells & Tube | $6.99 | one-time |
| Class Orchestra | $6.99 | one-time |
| Epic Orchestra | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vocal & Choir | $6.99 | one-time |
| Woodwinds | $6.99 | one-time |
| Analogue Motion | $6.99 | one-time |
| Airy Pads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Church Organ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Choir Strings & More | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dynamite Pianos | $9.99 | one-time |
| Guitar Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Guzheng & Santoor | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lydian Pads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flying FX | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Orchestra | $12.99 | one-time |
| Marcato Strings | $12.99 | one-time |
| Starter Set | $12.99 | one-time |
| Chamber Strings | $14.99 | one-time |
| Orchestral Strings | $14.99 | one-time |
| Phrase Choir | $14.99 | one-time |
| XinematiX Strings | $14.99 | one-time |
| Concert Grand Piano | $14.99 | one-time |
| Complete access pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fantastic sound quality
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🎨 Powerful sound design capabilities
- 🎹 Versatile and expressive instruments
- 🔍 Impressive sample library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 💸 Expensive individual sound packs
- 🔇 Lack of free sound samples
- 🔌 Compatibility problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased sound packs not loading or available
- Morphing and blending features not functioning as expected
- Inconsistent behavior across different iOS versions
- Reverb and effects not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to preview sound packs before purchase
- Improved sound organization and management
- More customization options for the user interface
- MIDI learn and automation support
- Ability to import user samples


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oriental Strings free?

Oriental Strings costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XinematiX free?

XinematiX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Oriental Strings or XinematiX?

XinematiX is rated higher. Oriental Strings averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while XinematiX averages 4.6 from 295 ratings.

### Do Oriental Strings or XinematiX have ads?

Neither Oriental Strings nor XinematiX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Oriental Strings or XinematiX?

Oriental Strings ships an update every 2 months, and XinematiX fortnightly. Most recently, Oriental Strings was updated on September 22, 2026 and XinematiX on September 24, 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.*