Comparison

Restrings vs GearKeeper

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

Head to head
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

About

GearKeeper

Features
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Dead strings kill your tone. GearKeeper tracks every instrument in your rack — electric, acoustic, bass, drums — and tells you exactly how many days you've been on the current set. • Per-instrument change history with brand & gauge • "Logged a fresh set" one-tap reset • Freshness badges so you can see the whole rack at a glance • Reminders tuned to how hard you play GearKeeper Pro ($11.99/yr): unlimited instruments, string-life stats by brand, per-instrument gauge presets. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gearkeeper-app.web.app/eula Privacy Policy: https://gearkeeper-app.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Restrings4 screens
GearKeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GearKeeper at 15.1 against Restrings's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and GearKeeper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Restrings versus GearKeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRestringsGearKeeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerplayability labs LLCSafak Tamses

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Restrings

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year
1 purchases

GearKeeper

Subscriptions1
  • GearKeeper Pro (Yearly)$11.991 Year

Questions

Is Restrings free?
Restrings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GearKeeper free?
GearKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Restrings or GearKeeper have ads?
Neither Restrings nor GearKeeper shows ads.

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