Comparison

PatchMemo GX vs SixStrings

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

Head to head
About

PatchMemo GX

Features
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Which patch was that again? What's this one even for? — Every multi-effects user knows the struggle. PatchMemo GX puts an end to "patch confusion." PatchMemo GX is a companion app for recording and managing your BOSS GX-1 patch settings. The official app shows you a list of patch names, but names alone aren't enough to remember what's what. Record your effect chains, gear setups, notes, and tags — and instantly find "that sound you made that time." ◆ Patch Management Supports all user patches from U01 to U99. Record settings for every effect block: PREAMP/CAB, OD/DS, FX1–3, DELAY, REVERB, and more. ASSIGN matrix notes included. Tags and search help you find any patch in seconds. ◆ Setlists Log the order of patches used for each gig or practice session. Look back anytime to see "what did I use at that show?" ◆ Library A unique feature that lets you save your favorite amp + cabinet combinations as Rigs. You can also record guitar, pickup, and output routing combinations. Load them as templates into patches to speed up your workflow. ◆ Anytime, Anywhere No Bluetooth or cable connection needed. View and edit your patch info on your phone — at the studio, at home, or on the go. ◆ More ・5 languages (日本語・English・Deutsch・한국어・Português) ・Dark mode UI ・Fully offline (no cloud required) ・All data stored on your device Privacy Policy: https://dev.nishimoto-learning.jp/apps/patchmemogx/privacy Terms of Use: https://dev.nishimoto-learning.jp/apps/patchmemogx/terms This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation. BOSS and GX-1 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Roland Corporation.

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SixStrings

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Your all-in-one guitar companion. Tune up, learn any song, build layered loops, and play along with real-time chord detection — all from one app. SixStrings listens through your microphone as you play. Using advanced audio analysis, it detects the chord you're playing in real time and scrolls the song for you, hands-free. Keep your eyes on the fretboard — the app follows you. **REAL-TIME CHORD DETECTION** Play a chord and SixStrings identifies it instantly. The song auto-scrolls as you progress, so you never lose your place. Voice filter, sensitivity, and timing controls let you tune detection for any environment. **PRECISION TUNER** A smooth pitch-trail graph shows your note over time, while a floating cents bubble displays exactly how sharp or flat you are. Green means you're locked on — simple and fast. **MULTITRACK LOOPER** Build performances on the fly with a Loopy-style looper. Record rhythm, bass, and lead loops in sync, then overdub or clear tracks live. Native iOS AVAudioEngine delivers rock-solid low-latency timing, with routing to external USB and Bluetooth audio interfaces for studio-grade sound. **FOOT-PEDAL CONTROL** Pair any BLE-MIDI or Bluetooth HID foot-switch to trigger looper pads, switch sections, or advance songs hands-free. Perfect for solo gigs and long practice sessions. **THOUSANDS OF SONGS** Search by title or artist and instantly pull up chords with lyrics. Hands busy on the guitar? Use voice search — tap the mic, say the song name, and start playing. **INSTANT TRANSPOSE** Too high or too low for your voice? Transpose the whole song up or down with a single tap. Every chord updates instantly. **INTERACTIVE CHORD DIAGRAMS** Don't know a chord shape? The diagram shows you exactly where to put your fingers — open strings, muted strings, and finger positions, updated as the song progresses. **PLAYLISTS & LIBRARY** Organize your repertoire. Build playlists for gigs, jam sessions, or practice drills. Swipe to remove favorites, reorder songs, and jump into any track in one tap. **CUSTOM SONGS & EDITOR** Can't find a song in the catalog? Write your own. The built-in editor lets you create custom songs from scratch with chords, lyrics, and section markers — they play back with the same chord diagrams, transpose, and auto-scroll as any other song. **MULTILINGUAL** Full interface in English, Russian, and Romanian. Voice search adapts to your language. The app follows your device's system language or lets you pick manually. **KEY FEATURES** • Real-time chord detection with auto-scroll • Chromatic tuner with pitch-trail visualization • Multitrack looper with external audio-interface routing • BLE-MIDI / Bluetooth HID foot-pedal support • Voice search for hands-free song lookup • Instant transpose, chord diagrams, capo support • Playlists, favorites, and a dedicated Library tab • Custom song editor • English • Русский • Română

Screenshots

PatchMemo GX4 screens
SixStrings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SixStrings at none against PatchMemo GX's 2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PatchMemo GX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. SixStrings asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatchMemo GX ships an update every 4 months, SixStrings every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PatchMemo GX versus SixStrings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchMemo GXSixStrings
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi NishimotoAlexandr Degteari

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PatchMemo GX

Subscriptions1
  • Pro (Monthly)$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$22.99
None

SixStrings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PatchMemo GX free?
PatchMemo GX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SixStrings free?
SixStrings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PatchMemo GX or SixStrings have ads?
Neither PatchMemo GX nor SixStrings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatchMemo GX or SixStrings?
PatchMemo GX ships an update every 4 months, and SixStrings every 3 months. Most recently, PatchMemo GX was updated on October 17, 2026 and SixStrings on October 28, 2026.

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