SixString vs WILCO for GA
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/
WILCO for GA
Connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts, share your passion for flying, and discover new flying opportunities. This app helps pilots improve their skills and supports flying communities in retaining active members.
- Connect with the GA community
- Share passion for flying
- Discover flying opportunities
- Improve pilot proficiency
- Support flying communities
- Attract and retain pilots
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WILCO is a mobile app for the GA community. It makes it easy to stay connected, explore and share our passion for flying! WILCO users will learn from each other, grow GA networks and create more flying opportunities. WILCO also helps pilots stay focused on their proficiency. Our mission is also to help flying communities such as flight schools, flying clubs and small airport communities attract, maintain and retain an active pilot population. Fly more, fly better!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WILCO for GA at none against SixString's 2. WILCO for GA also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). SixString's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (107 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. WILCO for GA asks for nothing beyond the download.
SixString holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SixString has 107 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SixString ships an update every 3 weeks, WILCO for GA fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SixString | WILCO for GA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (107 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 107 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GrandStation | Four Six Juliet LLC |
Customer experience
SixString
WILCO for GA
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
WILCO for GA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SixString
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
WILCO for GA
No in-app purchases
