Comparison

StringKeeper vs My Guitar Log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” 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

My Guitar Log

Features
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My Guitar Log keeps every guitar in your collection gig-ready. Track string changes, battery swaps, and shows for each instrument, then get reminded before strings go dead or active pickups quit on stage. Built for working musicians who own more than one guitar and are tired of guessing how old those strings really are. FEATURES β€’ Per-guitar logbook β€” Add every guitar with brand, model, default string brand and gauge, and a photo. Each one keeps its own history. β€’ String change tracking β€” Log every restring with date, brand, and gauge. See at a glance how long your current strings have been on. β€’ Battery reminders β€” For guitars with active pickups or a preamp, track battery changes so you never get a dead signal mid-set. β€’ Show log β€” Record gigs per guitar with venue and set length. Know which instrument has the most stage miles. β€’ Smart reminders β€” Set custom thresholds by days or number of shows. Get nudged before strings or batteries are overdue. Set any reminder to zero to turn it off. β€’ Cloud sync β€” Sign in and your collection syncs across devices. Works offline and reconciles automatically when you're back online. β€’ Sign in your way β€” Google, Apple, or email link. Whether you've got one workhorse or a wall full of them, My Guitar Log takes the guesswork out of maintenance so your gear sounds its best every time you plug in.

Screenshots

StringKeeper1 screens
My Guitar Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: My Guitar Log at 15.0 against StringKeeper's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
StringKeeper versus My Guitar Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringKeeperMy Guitar Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn CarletonRoeland Werring

In-app purchases

None

StringKeeper

No in-app purchases

None

My Guitar Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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