# MusicSmart vs DigginCrate

The clearest difference is device support: MusicSmart at 4 against DigginCrate's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MusicSmart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DigginCrate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | MusicSmart | DigginCrate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsmart-liner-notes/id1512195368/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **273** | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loop Apps LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352747115) | [Sergi Serrano Fargas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895647068) |

## What reviewers say

### MusicSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsmart-liner-notes/id1512195368)

Instantly discover detailed credits for any song, from songwriting and performance to marketing and visuals. This app acts as an IMDb for your music library, offering insights into the creation process and roles involved. Explore information about recordings, backstories, and even visual credits.

**Highlights:** Instant music credit discovery, Detailed songwriting and composition info, Performance and recording credits, Marketing, distribution, and business details, Visual and location credits, Instrument breakdowns, Integration with Apple Music, Spotify, and Shazam

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MusicSmart Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| MusicSmart Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| MusicSmart Premium (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for music credits lovers
- 👍 Fantastic background information
- 👍 Excellent depth of detail
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Essential for Apple Music users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent information quality
- 🐛 Limited data for classical/jazz albums
- 🐛 Doesn't work with iTunes purchases
- 🐛 Crashes when switching tabs
- 🐛 Lacks search and sorting features

**Reported bugs**

- Continuous crashes on certain devices
- Incorrect release dates shown
- Fails to recognize many albums in library

**Requested features**

- Integrate with YouTube Music
- Add lyrics/Genius integration
- Improve formatting for a more aesthetic look
- Allow access to liner notes without adding to library
- Provide musician credits for each track


### DigginCrate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diggincrate/id6794893570)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diggin'Crate Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MusicSmart free?

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

### Is DigginCrate free?

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

### Do MusicSmart or DigginCrate have ads?

Neither MusicSmart nor DigginCrate shows ads.

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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.*