Kaign vs Simple Fade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kaign
Create custom playlists from your music library based on release date, artist, and genre. Save dynamic playlists that update automatically or share filters with friends. Supports Apple Music and Spotify libraries.
- Visual filter editor
- Create playlists by release date
- Filter by artist
- Dynamic playlist updates
- Shareable filters
- Supports Apple Music and Spotify
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Did you ever want to listen to your favorite songs from the past three years? How about having your top five artists in one playlist? Kaign’s filters are here to make that and more happen, in the most convenient way: 1st filter - All songs with at least 4 stars released after 2014 2nd filter - All songs from a list of artists names. Kaign features a visual filters editor which lets you create the above filters quickly and intuitively. Once applied to your library, Kaign filters returns a playlist of songs matching your criteria. You could start listening to the playlist right away or save it as a dynamic playlist, which will get updated as you add and/or remove songs from your library that match its criteria. Because Kaign filters are not linked to any music provider, they are completely portable and sharable. You can share any filter you’ve created with your entourage via email or AirDrop. Once received on any apple device (iPad, iPhone, Mac) which has Kaign installed, the filter will automatically open and is ready to be saved and used. The usability of Kaign filters is almost unlimited. You can combine more than one filter both inclusively or exclusively on any Music library (Apple and Spotify currently supported) as Kaign relies on meta tags to apply filters. These meta tags could be in any language available in Unicode. Simply, you can filter by genres, titles and artists’ names in English, Korean, Japanese, Punjab, Russian, Persian, Romanian, Afrikaans, Arabic, Latin, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Tasmanian, Mandarin, Polish, Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Dutch, etc. We are working hard to translate the Kaign interface in as many languages as we can.
Simple Fade
Effortlessly manage music for live events like weddings and ceremonies with smooth crossfades and offline functionality. Preload MP3s, arrange playlists, and customize track settings for a professional, stress-free experience.
- Create and manage multiple events
- Build and reorder playlists
- Custom track settings
- Live Mode with large buttons
- Cue Cards for notes
- 100% offline functionality
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Simple Fade is the easiest way to run professional-quality music at weddings, ceremonies, and live events using only your iPhone. Tired of awkward pauses, volume spikes, or shuffling through playlists? Simple Fade lets you preload your MP3s, set up your event flow, and run smooth crossfades with zero stress. Everything works completely offline so you can focus on the moment instead of worrying about your phone. Features: Create and manage multiple events: Perfect for planners, churches, schools, and DIY weddings Build and reorder playlists: Add songs, rearrange with drag and drop, and set up the exact order you want Custom settings per track: Set crossfade timing, fade-in and fade-out durations, delays, and notes Live Mode: Big, easy-to-use buttons with built-in countdowns and smooth transitions Cue Cards: Display notes and scripts for each track so you never miss your moment 100% offline: Everything is saved locally and backed up through iCloud like any other app so no Wi-Fi is needed No accounts or subscriptions: Just download, set up, and go Why Simple Fade? Simple Fade was designed for real-world events where timing matters. Whether you are a friend running wedding music, a pastor leading a service, or a teacher managing a school production, this app makes you look like a pro. Download Simple Fade today and run your next event with total confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Fade at none against Kaign's 7. Kaign's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Kaign sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Fade asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kaign against 5.0 for Simple Fade. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Kaign ships an update every 2 months, Simple Fade every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kaign | Simple Fade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francois-Michel Schumaker | Jared Kaeb |
In-app purchases
Kaign
- 5 Filters Pack 1$0.99
- 5 Filters Pack 2$0.99
- 5 Filters Pack 3$0.99
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- 15 Filters Value Pack$1.99
- Extras Value Pack$1.99
- 25 Filters Super Value Pack$2.99
- 50 Filters Mega Value Pack$3.99
Simple Fade
No in-app purchases









