SixString vs AttendFriend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SixString
Connect with fellow guitar enthusiasts, share your playing and gear, and discover new talent. This app offers a dedicated space for guitarists to interact, learn, and celebrate their passion for music.
- Record and share video clips
- Post photos and videos of gear
- Discover and follow other guitarists
- Engage with the community via comments
- Access guitar and bass news
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SixString: The Premier Social Network for Guitarists! SixString is more than just an app - it’s your ultimate destination to celebrate all things guitar. Whether you’re capturing epic riffs, sharing your gear, or connecting with fellow guitarists, SixString brings the guitar community together in a seamless, interactive experience. Key Features: • Record & Share Video: Capture your guitar moments in high definition. Share video clips directly or link your YouTube content to showcase your skills and gear. • Post Your Gear: Flaunt your prized guitars, pedals, and amps with stunning photos and videos. • Discover & Follow: Explore incredible talent and stay updated on your favorite players. Never miss a beat from the guitarists who inspire you. • Engage & Interact: Connect with the community through applause, comments, and feedback on your favorite posts. • Stay Informed: Get the latest news from top guitar and bass publications right within the app. Plus, support SixString with a Monthly or Yearly Benefactor Subscription and gain access to exclusive content and an elite community within the app! Why SixString? • Featured in ‘New and Noteworthy’ for Social Networking in the App Store. • As seen on TechCrunch Disrupt in Season 1 Episode 7 of Silicon Valley! About Benefactor Subscriptions: Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each period (monthly or yearly), unless auto-renewal is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged at the confirmation of purchase. Manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings in your Account Settings. Find SixString Online: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sixstringtheapp Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sixstringtheapp Watch us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/sixstring Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixstringapp/ Email us for support issues or questions: support@sixstring.com Registration and Subscriptions require acceptance of SixString's Privacy & Terms of Use Agreements: https://www.sixstring.com/privacy-policy/ https://www.sixstring.com/terms-of-service/
AttendFriend
Organize and discover local events with friends. This location-aware social app lets you create, manage, and join events, while also connecting with new people based on shared interests. Your activity visibility is controlled by your privacy settings.
- Location-aware event discovery
- Create and manage events
- Follow friends' event attendance
- Connect with shared interests
- Privacy controls for visibility
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AttendFriend is a location-aware social media app for organizing events with friends. AttendFriend makes it easy for you to: Search and register for existing events in your area Create and Manage your own events Follow friends and see what events they're attending Develop new networks of friends with shared interests And much much more AttendFriend enables you to do all this while protecting your privacy, so your activities will only be visible to those who you've allowed to follow you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AttendFriend at 5.0 against SixString's 4.5. AttendFriend also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). SixString's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SixString sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AttendFriend asks for nothing beyond the download.
AttendFriend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SixString has 107 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of SixString's written reviews are positive against 100% of AttendFriend's.
SixString ships an update every 3 weeks, AttendFriend every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SixString | AttendFriend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (107 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 107 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GrandStation | Daniel Hartley |
Customer experience
SixString
AttendFriend
Bugs and requests
SixString
Reported bugs
4 issues- Email confirmation not working
- Trending tab not functioning properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent notification system
Requested features
5 requests- Increase audio/video recording time
- Add private messaging and group features
- Improve search and user discovery
- Implement better moderation tools
- Develop an iPad version
AttendFriend
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SixString
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
AttendFriend
No in-app purchases
