# Scrybe vs EVEN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EVEN at none against Scrybe's 10. Scrybe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrybe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EVEN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scrybe holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Scrybe's written reviews are positive against 63% of EVEN's.

Scrybe ships an update every 2 days, EVEN every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrybe | EVEN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrybe/id1572910935/reviews)** | [3.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-music-and-access/id6479705446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Scrybe Streaming LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570959342) | [EVEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724113443) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrybe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrybe/id1572910935)

Explore a vast catalog of music and podcasts from creators. Listen for free or subscribe to favorite artists with affordable plans. This platform offers a unique model for creators to earn more and fans to pay less.

**Highlights:** Ad-free streaming, Free music and podcast catalog, Artist subscriptions, Creator-focused payment model, Affordable subscription plans, Direct creator support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly money pack 1 for $.99 | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly money pack 2 for $1.99 | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pack 4 | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly money pack 3 for $2.99 | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pack 3 | $4.99 | per month |
| Scrybe Monthly 2 | $7.99 | per month |
| Scrybe Monthly 1 | $12.99 | per month |
| Add money pack 1 for $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add money pack 2 for $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Add money pack 3 for $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ❤️ Supports artists directly
- 💡 Innovative artist compensation
- ✨ Beautiful UI design
- 💰 Affordable subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Limited artist selection
- 🐛 App is buggy
- 💸 High data consumption
- ⚠️ Predatory service
- 🚫 Content removed after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Songs only play 30-second preview after purchase
- Cannot cancel subscription
- App used excessive data
- Deducts money without providing service
- Removed purchased songs and wallet funds

**Requested features**

- Add more artists
- Improve UI/UX
- Direct downloads in high quality
- Reach out to influencers for promotion
- Add XXXTentacion


### EVEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-music-and-access/id6479705446)

Connect directly with your favorite musicians, gain exclusive access to content, and build your music library. Support artists by purchasing their work with flexible payment options, fostering a direct relationship between creators and fans.

**Highlights:** Direct artist engagement, Exclusive content access, Offline music library, Flexible payment options, Global currency support, Virtual listening parties

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Supports artists directly
- 💡 Direct-to-consumer model
- 🎶 Good sound quality
- 🌟 Exclusive content access
- 🚀 Game-changer for artists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Music lost by app
- 🐛 Repeated sign-in requests
- 🐛 Cannot re-enter previous username
- 🐛 Offline downloads don't work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Loses music
- Asks to sign in repeatedly
- Cannot enter same details as before (username)
- Offline download doesn't allow listening without service

**Requested features**

- Make app more seamless
- Allow in-app purchases
- Add lyrics karaoke style
- Create an app for artists to manage music
- Allow playing while in the background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrybe free?

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

### Is EVEN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scrybe or EVEN?

Scrybe is rated higher. Scrybe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while EVEN averages 3.9 from 46 ratings.

### Do Scrybe or EVEN have ads?

Neither Scrybe nor EVEN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrybe or EVEN?

Scrybe ships an update every 2 days, and EVEN every 4 weeks. Most recently, Scrybe was updated on November 3, 2026 and EVEN on November 4, 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.*