Sortr Music vs basketweave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Filter explicit or unwanted songs
- Approve songs, albums, and playlists
- Follow other parents' music lists
- Connect Apple Music or Spotify
- Create parent-approved accounts
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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
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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Sortr Music | basketweave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Konverse LLC | Reinhard Ecker |
In-app purchases
Sortr Music
- Sortr Music Family Plan1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Sortr Music Family Plan14 Days trial$8.991 Month
basketweave
No in-app purchases









