SixString vs Legato Networks
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/
Legato Networks
Discover local musicians and collaborators in your area. Create a detailed profile showcasing your skills and links to your music. Connect through secure messaging to start new projects.
- Discover local musicians
- Search by distance and skill
- Create music-focused profiles
- Link to music platforms
- Direct and group messaging
- Secure collaboration features
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Explore Local Artists Scroll through the newest musicians in your area and tap profiles instantly. Search by Distance & Skill Find the right people fast: Radius options: 5–50 miles Skill filters Stage name search Create Your Profile Show who you are with a music-focused profile: Photo, stage name, bio Up to 25 skills Links to Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, X, SoundCloud, and YouTube Chat & Start Projects Built-in messaging lets you collaborate easily: Direct messages Group chats with names and project images Secure Collaboration Only mutual follows can start projects. All chats and groups remain private. Simple Onboarding Stage name → skill → location → explore. Launching first in Fargo, ND, with more cities soon.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Legato Networks at none against SixString's 2. Legato Networks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). SixString's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Legato Networks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Legato Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of SixString's written reviews are positive against 100% of Legato Networks's.
SixString ships an update every 3 weeks, Legato Networks every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SixString | Legato Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (107 ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 107 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 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 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GrandStation | Legato Networks LLC |
Customer experience
SixString
Legato Networks
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
Legato Networks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SixString
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
Legato Networks
No in-app purchases
