# Scrybe vs TrackStar NYC

The clearest difference is rating: TrackStar NYC at 5.0 against Scrybe's 4.3. TrackStar NYC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Scrybe's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrybe sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TrackStar NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrackStar NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrybe has 82 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Scrybe's written reviews are positive against 100% of TrackStar NYC's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrybe | TrackStar NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrybe/id1572910935/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackstar-nyc/id6816558821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scrybe Streaming LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570959342) | [PETER HYDE SANDERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816558823) |

## 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 (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


### TrackStar NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackstar-nyc/id6816558821)

Discover concerts and new music from your favorite artists and venues. Track past shows, see what friends are attending, and get personalized alerts for upcoming events. Built-in ticket price comparison and a timeline of your concert history.

**Highlights:** Concert and new music discovery, Personalized show alerts, Ticket price comparison, Concert history tracking, Friend activity feed, Yearly music recap stats, Spotify/Apple Music integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrybe free?

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

### Is TrackStar NYC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scrybe or TrackStar NYC?

TrackStar NYC is rated higher. Scrybe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while TrackStar NYC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Scrybe or TrackStar NYC have ads?

Neither Scrybe nor TrackStar NYC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrybe or TrackStar NYC?

Scrybe ships an update every 2 days, and TrackStar NYC every 2 days. Most recently, Scrybe was updated on October 30, 2026 and TrackStar NYC on October 29, 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.*