# Scrybe vs Tracklib

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scrybe at freemium against Tracklib's subscription. Scrybe also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Tracklib's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 82). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrybe sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tracklib sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Scrybe against 4.2 for Tracklib. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 325 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Scrybe's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tracklib's.

Scrybe ships an update every 2 days, Tracklib every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrybe | Tracklib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrybe/id1572910935/reviews)** | [4.2 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracklib-beatmaker-and-samples/id6737972647/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **325** |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 77 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scrybe Streaming LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570959342) | [Tracklib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778626891) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrybe

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

This app offers a vast library of free music and podcasts uploaded by creators. Listeners can enjoy content for free or subscribe to favorite artists for a low monthly fee. Creators benefit from a unique model that pays them more while fans pay less.

**Highlights:** Ad-free streaming, Free music and podcast catalog, Creator subscription model, Low fan subscription fees, Creators paid more, Content distribution for creators

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 money pack 4 for $4.99 | $4.99 | 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


### Tracklib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracklib-beatmaker-and-samples/id6737972647)

Create music on the go with a vast collection of royalty-free samples and clearable songs. Discover, loop, edit, and curate your sound to build fully realized tracks. All content is licensed for commercial use.

**Highlights:** Discover royalty-free samples, Loop and mix audio, Edit pitch, loop, and BPM, Curate sample collections, Legally clear commercial samples, Access large song catalog

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Go Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Go Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Go Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Go Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Go Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Neat idea
- 👍 Potential to be a game changer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing and frustrating UI
- 🔍 Lacking basic features
- 🔍 Beatmaker not working

**Reported bugs**

- Beatmaker not playing songs
- Unable to scroll in new release folders

**Requested features**

- Ability to export beats
- More chops and sample options
- Proper tutorial
- Ability to play songs in the background
- Simple way to add songs to library


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrybe free?

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

### Is Tracklib free?

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

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

Scrybe is rated higher. Scrybe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Tracklib averages 4.2 from 325 ratings.

### Do Scrybe or Tracklib have ads?

Neither Scrybe nor Tracklib shows ads.

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

Scrybe ships an update every 2 days, and Tracklib every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scrybe was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tracklib on October 11, 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.*