SixString vs Jamline
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/
Jamline
Connect with fellow musicians, industry professionals, and fans on a dedicated social platform. Showcase your talent, discover new opportunities, and build your music career.
- Connect with musicians
- Network with industry professionals
- Reach new fans
- Showcase talent
- Discover opportunities
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Join this new social network and meet other musicians. Make yourself known to professional musicians, music producers, record labels and new fans.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SixString at 4.5 against Jamline's 3.7. SixString also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). Jamline's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. SixString sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Jamline asks for nothing beyond the download.
SixString holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SixString has 107 ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Jamline's.
SixString ships an update every 3 weeks, Jamline every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SixString | Jamline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (107 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 107 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GrandStation | Samuel Fuentes |
Customer experience
SixString
Jamline
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
Jamline
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SixString
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
Jamline
No in-app purchases
