# RequestBox vs Rekwest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RequestBox at none against Rekwest's 13. RequestBox also leads on ratings volume (416 vs 41). Rekwest's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rekwest sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. RequestBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RequestBox against 4.7 for Rekwest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RequestBox has 416 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of RequestBox's written reviews are positive against 85% of Rekwest's.

RequestBox ships an update monthly, Rekwest every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RequestBox | Rekwest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/requestbox/id1294116252/reviews)** | [4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rekwest-song-requests/id6468363286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **416** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gideon de Brouwer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294116251) | [Rekwest B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709795618) |

## What reviewers say

### RequestBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/requestbox/id1294116252)

This app simplifies managing song requests for events and venues. Hosts can create digital request boxes for guests to submit and vote on songs, either in advance or live. Guests can easily find and request songs, and follow their favorite hosts.

**Highlights:** Create digital song request boxes, Guests submit and vote on requests, Search songs via Spotify, Set access pin codes, Optional Spotify playlist integration, No guest sign-up required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for stress relief
- 👍 Eliminates physical request flooding
- 👍 User-friendly and well-laid out
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Keeps requests in one place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Link expiration issues
- 🐛 Limited streaming platform integration (only Spotify mentioned)

**Reported bugs**

- Email link expired seconds after receiving

**Requested features**

- Option to create QR code for easy joining
- Ability to share box instantly via QR code
- Option to create a QR code for printing on slides/posters
- Bar code generation for easy sharing
- Generate a link or QR code straight to a box for an event


### Rekwest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rekwest-song-requests/id6468363286)

Effortlessly manage song requests for any event, from parties to venues. Guests can request songs instantly via a web app by scanning a QR code, with options for donations and seamless integration with popular music streaming services.

**Highlights:** Guest song requests via QR code, No guest app or sign-up required, Integrates with Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Optional guest donations/tips, Fully customizable event settings, Built-in self-promotion for DJs

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Professional (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Professional (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Professional (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Enterprise (Monthly) | $32.99 | per month |
| Enterprise | $34.99 | per month |
| Professional (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Professional (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Professional (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Professional (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| Enterprise | $349.00 | per year |
| Remove ads for this event | $4.99 | one-time |
| Single Event Pass | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RequestBox free?

RequestBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rekwest free?

Rekwest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RequestBox or Rekwest?

RequestBox is rated higher. RequestBox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Rekwest averages 4.7 from 41 ratings.

### Do RequestBox or Rekwest have ads?

Neither RequestBox nor Rekwest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RequestBox or Rekwest?

RequestBox ships an update monthly, and Rekwest every 4 days. Most recently, RequestBox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rekwest on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*