Comparison

StringKeeper vs String Ledger

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

Head to head
About

StringKeeper

Features
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Never wonder when you last changed your strings again. StringKeeper helps guitarists track string installations across every guitar in their collection, so your instrument always sounds its best. Track Every Guitar: Add all your guitars with photos, names, and notes. See at a glance which ones are due for a string change and which were recently restrung. Log String Changes: Record the string brand, gauge, and date every time you restring. StringKeeper tracks your history so you can see what worked and what didn't. Get Reminded: Set a reminder after a string change and StringKeeper will notify you when it's time to restring — no more playing on dead strings. Log Play Sessions & Maintenance: Track how often you play each guitar and log maintenance records to keep a full history of each instrument. If you notice a guitar has dead strings you can set a "Needs string change" flag which will cause an alert icon to appear next to the guitar. Pick a Guitar to Play: Not sure which guitar to pick up tonight? Use the slot machine to let StringKeeper choose for you.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

StringKeeper1 screens
String Ledger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StringKeeper at none against String Ledger's 2. StringKeeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. String Ledger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StringKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StringKeeper ships an update every 2 days, String Ledger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StringKeeper versus String Ledger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringKeeperString Ledger
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn CarletonLarry Riker

In-app purchases

None

StringKeeper

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

String Ledger

Subscriptions2
  • String Ledger Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • String Ledger Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is StringKeeper free?
StringKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is String Ledger free?
String Ledger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StringKeeper or String Ledger have ads?
String Ledger shows ads; StringKeeper does not.
Which is updated more often, StringKeeper or String Ledger?
StringKeeper ships an update every 2 days, and String Ledger fortnightly. Most recently, StringKeeper was updated on October 6, 2026 and String Ledger on September 26, 2026.

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