# StringKeeper vs Restrings

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.

Both are free to download. Restrings sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StringKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | StringKeeper | Restrings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restrings/id6780253925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Carleton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094869901) | [playability labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/663109658) |

## What reviewers say

### StringKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringkeeper/id6763860994)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Restrings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restrings/id6780253925)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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