StringLife vs String Ledger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StringLife
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StringLife — String Change Tracker Never wonder when you last changed your strings again. StringLife tracks the life of every set of strings on every guitar you own — so you always know when it's time for a fresh set, before your tone suffers for it. Track what matters Log a new string job in seconds. Scan the barcode on your string packet and StringLife fills in the brand, gauge, series, and material automatically. Or enter the details manually — StringLife remembers your preferences and pre-fills the form next time. Know when to change Set hour and day thresholds for each guitar. StringLife tracks your play time and days elapsed, then flags strings that are getting long in the tooth with a clear status indicator — New, Aging, or Due. Your full string history Every set you've ever put on, all in one place. See how long strings lasted, how many hours you played them, and why you changed them. Reorder in one tap Each guitar card surfaces a direct link to reorder the exact strings currently on it. When you're ready for a fresh set, buying the right strings takes one tap — no searching, no guessing the gauge. Built for guitar players and techs Personal mode tracks your own collection. Tech mode lets you manage multiple clients and their guitars — ideal for guitar technicians and repair shops. iCloud sync Your data syncs automatically across all your devices. Everything stays up to date whether you log time on your iPhone or iPad. StringLife is designed for players who take their tone seriously — from bedroom guitarists to touring professionals.
String Ledger
Organize your music instruments and gear with detailed logging, maintenance tracking, and gig list creation. Generate insurance-ready reports and assign beneficiaries for your collection.
- Catalog instruments and gear
- Track strings and maintenance
- Create gig lists
- Generate insurance reports
- Assign beneficiaries
- Log purchase and current value
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String Ledger is the complete management app for musicians who take their instruments and gear seriously. Whether you own two guitars or a full touring rig, String Ledger keeps everything organized, documented, and protected. CATALOG YOUR COLLECTION Add every instrument and piece of gear you own. Log brand, model, nickname, year, serial number, color, country of origin, storage location, purchase price, and current value. Attach multiple photos to each instrument, pinch to zoom in on details, and save any photo back to your library. TRACK STRINGS & MAINTENANCE Never lose track of when you last changed your strings. Set a custom change interval, log every restring with brand and gauge, and receive push notification reminders when it's time — with a one-tap reorder link for your string brand. Double-neck guitars track each neck separately. Build a complete service history for every instrument. GEAR LIST Track all your gear too — amps, pedals, cables, microphones, audio interfaces, and more, with serial numbers, values, and service history. SETLISTS & GIG LISTS Build setlists and assign a specific guitar to each song, then print a stage-ready copy with or without the guitar names. Duplicate and rename setlists to reuse them. Build a gear list for every gig, and sort or reorder your setlists and gigs any way you like. INSURANCE-READY REPORTS Generate a professional PDF of your entire collection — serial numbers, prices, values, and service history — grouped by location. Export to a CSV spreadsheet too. Essential for insurance claims, theft recovery, or estate planning. BACKUP & RESTORE Export your whole collection, including photos, to a single backup file you can save to Files or iCloud Drive — then restore it anytime or move it to another device. BENEFICIARY RECORDS Assign a personal beneficiary to each instrument — who you want it to go to, their contact information, and any notes. WORKS YOUR WAY Choose from 40 currencies, search and sort your collection, and switch to a larger list view. PLANS The free plan supports up to 5 items. Collector unlocks unlimited instruments, gear, and reports. Pro adds Gigs and Setlists on top. Collector: $2.99/month or $24.99/year. Pro: $4.99/month or $39.99/year. Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://stringledger.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://stringledger.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: String Ledger at Free against StringLife's $1.99. StringLife's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
String Ledger is free to download; StringLife costs $1.99 up front. String Ledger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StringLife asks for nothing beyond the download.
StringLife ships an update weekly, String Ledger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StringLife | String Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Michaud | Larry Riker |
In-app purchases
StringLife
No in-app purchases
String Ledger
- String Ledger Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- String Ledger Pro Annual$39.991 Year









