Comparison

My Guitar Log vs Instrument String Log

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

Head to head
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 • Per-guitar logbook — Add every guitar with brand, model, default string brand and gauge, and a photo. Each one keeps its own history. • String change tracking — Log every restring with date, brand, and gauge. See at a glance how long your current strings have been on. • Battery reminders — For guitars with active pickups or a preamp, track battery changes so you never get a dead signal mid-set. • Show log — Record gigs per guitar with venue and set length. Know which instrument has the most stage miles. • Smart reminders — 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. • Cloud sync — Sign in and your collection syncs across devices. Works offline and reconciles automatically when you're back online. • Sign in your way — 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.

About

Instrument String Log

Features
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Instrument String Log keeps string maintenance organized for every instrument you own. Record each string change, choose a common gauge set, and see which instruments are approaching their next replacement. Inventory tracking also helps you know whether a spare set is ready before rehearsal or a gig. FEATURES • Manage guitars, basses, ukuleles, violins, cellos, and other instruments • Choose common string gauges or enter a custom gauge • Record replacement date, reason, brand, product, and notes • See last change, next target date, days remaining, and replacement status • Track spare-string inventory and low-stock alerts • Review and edit complete replacement history • Add an instrument photo for quick identification • Optional local reminders based on usage frequency • English and Japanese interface, following the iPhone language setting Your instrument records and photos stay on your device. No account is required.

Screenshots

My Guitar Log4 screens
Instrument String Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: My Guitar Log at none against Instrument String Log's shown. My Guitar Log also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 2 level
My Guitar Log versus Instrument String Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Guitar LogInstrument String Log
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoeland WerringHiroki Tani

In-app purchases

None

My Guitar Log

No in-app purchases

None

Instrument String Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Guitar Log free?
My Guitar Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instrument String Log free?
Instrument String Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Guitar Log or Instrument String Log have ads?
Instrument String Log shows ads; My Guitar Log does not.

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