Comparison

SixString vs Match2Play

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Match2Play

Connect with local families and support each other's entrepreneurial endeavors. Discover family-friendly places, set up playdates, and promote your business within a supportive community.

Highlights
  • Connect with local families
  • Discover family-friendly places
  • Support mompreneurs and dadpreneurs
  • Promote your business
  • Find shared interests and lifestyles
  • Organize playdates and find events
Features
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Welcome to Match2Play, the first virtual community designed exclusively to support the well-being of families. There is no more B2B or B2C; it's F2F: Family to Family! "They said it takes a village to raise a kid," I prefer to say, "it takes a community to support a family," I decided to develop Match2Play to create the first virtual community that supports families to accomplish their parenthood, personal and professional goals." -Sara Lopez, founder, and Chief Mom Office at Match2Play Match2Pplay was developed for families to families; we are a community that understands your journey! At Match2Play, you will find families like you, family-friendly places to explore near you, and a group of folks willing to support your business. Have you ever realized that we all together are a family? Match2Play is the only virtual community focused on connecting mompreneurs, stay-at-home moms, work moms, business moms, dadpreneurs, stay-at-home dads, work dads, and business dads to help them to accomplish their goals. At the end of the day, we all speak the same language, the family one! Match2Play's features include: Meet other families near you Support your local community Support Mompreneurs and Dadpreneurs Learn about family-friendly places near you Find families near you who share the same lifestyle, interests with kids of similar ages, and speak your language Find events or new places to visit near you, set up playdates, get vouchers, and enjoy the savings. Create a FREE profile to promote your business Promote your products and services within your community The app is used by Mompreneurs and Dadpreneurs Business parents Working moms and dads Stepmoms and stepdads foster families Grandparents Uncles, Aunts, Cousins... We believe that every person in the family is so important, so we are offering a family safe space to connect without excluding gender, race, color, religion, or national origin. If you want to learn more about Match2Play or have questions or ideas to share, don't hesitate to contact Sara Lopez, our founder, at slopez@match2play.com. Turning Community Into Family! The app's user experience varies by city, state, and country according to the users and businesses that we have subscribed to per territory. We are working hard to offer the best experience and deals for all families and communities. For more information, please visit match2play.com or read our privacy policy and terms of use.

Screenshots

SixString4 screens
Match2Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match2Play at none against SixString's 2. SixString's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SixString sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Match2Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SixString holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SixString has 108 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SixString ships an update every 3 weeks, Match2Play every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SixString versus Match2Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSixStringMatch2Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (108 ratings) — better4.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB97 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperGrandStationMatch2Play

Customer experience

SixString

All ratings108 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.2%

Match2Play

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Match2Play

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SixString

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
None

Match2Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SixString free?
SixString is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match2Play free?
Match2Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SixString or Match2Play?
SixString is rated higher. SixString averages 4.5 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Match2Play averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do SixString or Match2Play have ads?
Match2Play shows ads; SixString does not.
Which is updated more often, SixString or Match2Play?
SixString ships an update every 3 weeks, and Match2Play every 2 weeks. Most recently, SixString was updated on November 6, 2026 and Match2Play on November 3, 2026.

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