Comparison

StringKeeper vs Restrings

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

Restrings

A private log for guitarists to track string changes, including set, gauge, tuning, and notes. Compare past sets and feedback to confidently choose your next string set. Stores data in iCloud for cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Log string set, gauge, and tuning
  • Add notes on string feel
  • Attach photos of string packs
  • View restring history per instrument
  • Compare past string sets
  • Private iCloud storage and syncing
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Know exactly when you last changed your strings, and what to put on next. Restrings is a simple, private log for guitarists who play often, own more than one guitar, and like experimenting with string sets and tunings. Instead of digging through notes apps, spreadsheets, or old photos of string packs, keep every restring in one place, organized by instrument. LOG EVERY RESTRING Record the string set, gauge, tuning, and setup for each change, add notes on how the strings felt, and select up to 2 photos of the pack - front and back. SEE YOUR HISTORY Browse the full restring history for each guitar, that show how often you change strings. DECIDE WHAT'S NEXT Compare past sets and your own feedback to choose the next set with confidence. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your instruments, logs, and photos are stored in your own iCloud account and sync across your Apple devices. No account, no sign-up, no ads. FREE AND PRO Add unlimited guitars and log unlimited restrings on your first instrument for free. Restrings Pro unlocks unlimited restrings on every instrument. Restrings Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account, and it renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://restrings.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://restrings.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

StringKeeper1 screens
Restrings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StringKeeper at none against Restrings's 2. StringKeeper also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Restrings sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StringKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StringKeeper versus Restrings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringKeeperRestrings
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn Carletonplayability labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

StringKeeper

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Restrings

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is StringKeeper free?
StringKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Restrings free?
Restrings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StringKeeper or Restrings have ads?
Neither StringKeeper nor Restrings shows ads.

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