Comparison

Stringy vs FilaStash

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

Head to head
About

Stringy

Features
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Stay in tune and on time with Stringy — the ultimate app for tracking guitar restrings and managing your guitar, amp and pedal collection. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a gearhead, Stringy makes it easy to: • Log restring dates, string brands, and tunings • Get reminders when it’s time to restring (Not supported yet) • Keep detailed records of each guitar in your collection • Add notes, photos, and custom setups • Store your pedals and amps Never forget your last restring. Keep your guitars sounding their best with Stringy.

About

FilaStash

Organize and track your 3D printing filament collection. Easily add spools, monitor remaining material, record purchase details, and customize spool visuals. Manage up to 20 spools for free, with an optional one-time purchase for unlimited access and advanced statistics.

Highlights
  • Organize filament spools
  • Track remaining material
  • Scan labels to auto-fill details
  • Customize 3D spool visuals
  • Record purchase history and cost
  • Manage storage locations
  • Home Screen widgets
Features
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A little home for your filament collection. FilaStash makes it easy to keep your 3D printing filament organized—and enjoy the collection you've built. Add colorful 3D spools, see what you have left, remember where everything lives, and keep track of what you've spent. Manage up to 20 active spools for free. Need more room? Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase. No subscription. SCAN LABELS, SAVE SOME TYPING Take a photo of a filament label to fill in details such as brand, material, and color. Spend less time entering information and more time enjoying your next print. MAKE EVERY SPOOL YOURS Customize your spools with colors, gradients, and finishes in interactive 3D. Give each one a look that matches the filament on your shelf. SEE WHAT'S LEFT Slide to manually update the remaining weight and watch the 3D filament coil change with it. A simple, satisfying way to keep your collection up to date. Remaining weight is based on your updates, not automatic printer tracking. A PLACE FOR EVERY SPOOL Organize filament into storage boxes and locations, so you know where to look when it's time to print. KNOW WHAT YOU SPEND Record purchase details and prices. With Pro, explore spending statistics and collection insights, from favorite brands to the colors you keep coming back to. KEEP YOUR COLLECTION CLOSE Check your filament from Home Screen widgets, and enjoy a carefully designed interface in both Light and Dark Mode. FREE TO START. NO SUBSCRIPTION. The free version supports up to 20 active spools. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited spool management, statistics, and iCloud sync. From your first spool to a shelf full of color, give your filament a home.

Screenshots

Stringy4 screens
FilaStash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FilaStash at every 5 days against Stringy's every 5 months. Stringy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stringy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and FilaStash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stringy ships an update every 5 months, FilaStash every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stringy versus FilaStash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringyFilaStash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony CappellucciLITTLE INSPIRATION LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stringy

Subscriptions1
  • Stringy$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • String pro Lifetime$5.99
1 purchases

FilaStash

One-time1
  • FilaTrack Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Stringy free?
Stringy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FilaStash free?
FilaStash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stringy or FilaStash have ads?
Neither Stringy nor FilaStash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stringy or FilaStash?
Stringy ships an update every 5 months, and FilaStash every 5 days. Most recently, Stringy was updated on October 8, 2026 and FilaStash on October 20, 2026.

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