Comparison

Sortr Music vs basketweave

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

Head to head
About

Sortr Music

This app allows parents to curate a safe music listening experience for their children. Connect to existing streaming services, approve specific songs and playlists, and create a family-friendly account.

Highlights
  • Filter explicit or unwanted songs
  • Approve songs, albums, and playlists
  • Follow other parents' music lists
  • Connect Apple Music or Spotify
  • Create parent-approved accounts
Features
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Sortr Music helps parents filter streaming music for their kids. Connect Apple Music or Spotify, approve songs and playlists, and let your children listen through their own clean, parent-approved account. With Sortr Music you can: • Filter out explicit or unwanted songs • Approve songs, albums, and playlists for your kids • Follow and trust other parents’ music lists • Keep the music fun while protecting your family’s values Sortr Music is built for faith-friendly, family-safe listening without giving up the convenience of modern streaming. Terms of Use: https://music.sortr.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://music.sortr.com/privacy

About

basketweave

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A simple Apple Music player designed for children. basketweave turns your Apple Music library into a child-friendly music player focused on the playlists you choose. Children can browse albums, start playback with a single tap, and enjoy their favorite music without navigating the complexity of a full music streaming app. FEATURES • Play music directly from your Apple Music library • Show only the playlists you choose • Browse music by album and artist • Simple, distraction-free interface • Large artwork and easy-to-use controls • Continue listening where you left off • Fast access to current playback • Offline playback for downloaded Apple Music content • Supports Light Mode and Dark Mode • Designed for dedicated family devices and everyday use BUILT FOR FAMILIES Many music apps offer endless browsing, recommendations, and features that can be overwhelming for younger listeners. basketweave focuses on simplicity. Parents choose which playlists are available, while children get a clean and intuitive experience that makes it easy to enjoy music independently. PRIVACY basketweave does not collect or sell your data, display advertisements, or track your listening habits. Enjoy a simple way to share the music you love with the people you love. APPLE MUSIC REQUIRED basketweave works with your existing Apple Music library and requires an active Apple Music subscription. Music playback and library access are provided through Apple's MusicKit framework and respect your Apple Music account permissions.

Screenshots

Sortr Music4 screens
basketweave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: basketweave at none against Sortr Music's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Sortr Music sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. basketweave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sortr Music ships an update every 5 days, basketweave every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sortr Music versus basketweave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSortr Musicbasketweave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonverse LLCReinhard Ecker

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sortr Music

Subscriptions2
  • Sortr Music Family Plan1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Sortr Music Family Plan14 Days trial$8.991 Month
None

basketweave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sortr Music free?
Sortr Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is basketweave free?
basketweave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sortr Music or basketweave have ads?
Neither Sortr Music nor basketweave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sortr Music or basketweave?
Sortr Music ships an update every 5 days, and basketweave every 8 days. Most recently, Sortr Music was updated on November 2, 2026 and basketweave on October 31, 2026.

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