# SixString vs AttendFriend

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SixString | AttendFriend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sixstring/id496236488/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attendfriend/id1004753244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GrandStation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114593792) | [Daniel Hartley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004112534) |

## What reviewers say

### SixString

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sixstring/id496236488)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great community of guitarists
- 🎸 Dedicated platform for guitar enthusiasts
- 💡 Ability to share audio, video, and photos
- 🤝 Supportive and friendly users
- 🧠 Helpful for learning and improving guitar skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Short recording time limits
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and connecting with users
- 📢 Lack of moderation leading to some negativity
- 🔌 Performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Email confirmation not working
- Trending tab not functioning properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent notification system

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attendfriend/id1004753244)

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.

**Highlights:** Location-aware event discovery, Create and manage events, Follow friends' event attendance, Connect with shared interests, Privacy controls for visibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SixString free?

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

### Is AttendFriend free?

AttendFriend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SixString or AttendFriend?

AttendFriend is rated higher. SixString averages 4.5 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while AttendFriend averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SixString or AttendFriend have ads?

Neither SixString nor AttendFriend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SixString or AttendFriend?

SixString ships an update every 3 weeks, and AttendFriend every 8 days. Most recently, SixString was updated on October 8, 2026 and AttendFriend on September 28, 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.*