Comparison

GuitarPaper vs StringKit

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

Head to head
About

GuitarPaper

This app is a digital tool for guitar teachers and students, offering real-time adjustments for key, tuning, scale, and chords. It features drawing capabilities with Apple Pencil support on iPad and camera integration for live performance display.

Highlights
  • Real-time key, tuning, scale, and chord adjustments
  • Finger and Apple Pencil drawing support
  • Customizable fretboard and marker colors
  • Live camera feed for instructor performance
  • Slide mode with laser pointer for notes
  • Integration with video conferencing tools
Features
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GuitarPaper, developed by a guitar teacher, is an excellent tool for teaching and learning. Specifically designed for guitar instructors and students, it is optimized for both iPhone and iPad devices. FEATURES: Real-Time Adjustments: - Key - Tuning - Scale - Chord Drawing: - iPhone: Supports finger drawing - iPad: Supports Apple Pencil. Does not support finger drawing - Mac: Does not support the drawing feature Custom Settings: - Customize guitar strings, fretboard, and marker colors Camera Access: - Access front and rear cameras to display the instructor's performance in real-time Slide Mode: - Instructors can browse screenshot notes in slide mode and use the laser pointer to highlight key points. This app can serve as a second screen or shared screen with Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, or OBS.

About

StringKit

Features
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Whether you're just picking up the guitar or already playing your favourite songs โ€” StringKit gives you everything you need in one place. Tune your instrument, learn chords at a glance, and practice with a reliable metronome. No fuss, no distractions. CHORD LIBRARY The most important chords for guitar and ukulele, beautifully visualised as fretboard diagrams. Filter by beginner chords, open chords, major, minor, 7th and more. Search any chord in seconds. CHROMATIC TUNER Accurate and fast โ€” works for guitar, bass and ukulele. Choose your instrument, and StringKit automatically detects which string you're playing. See exactly how many cents you're off and nail that perfect pitch. METRONOME Clean, reliable and easy to use. Set your BPM, choose your time signature and subdivision, and tap the tempo button to find your natural rhythm. A steady beat for every practice session.

Screenshots

GuitarPaper3 screens
StringKit3 screens

Verdict

The call

GuitarPaper and StringKit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. GuitarPaper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and StringKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GuitarPaper versus StringKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitarPaperStringKit
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIA-HUNG WANGEnrico Weinhold

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GuitarPaper

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
1 purchases

StringKit

One-time1
  • Support StringKit$1.99

Questions

Is GuitarPaper free?
GuitarPaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StringKit free?
StringKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GuitarPaper or StringKit have ads?
Neither GuitarPaper nor StringKit shows ads.

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