Comparison

The Chainsaw Mafia vs RequestIT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Chainsaw Mafia

This app is dedicated to a specific band, offering a dedicated radio station and a unique point-earning system for engaging with content and attending events. Users can redeem earned points for exclusive merchandise, concert tickets, and other band-related rewards.

Highlights
  • Jackyl radio station
  • Song rating system
  • Earn points for engagement
  • Bid on band premiums
  • Concert check-ins for rewards
  • Exclusive merchandise shop
Features
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The Chainsaw Mafia is your home for everything that is JACKYL! Listen to Jackyl radio and rate the songs! Every time you rate, you earn points! Use those points to bid on band premiums, tickets, swag and more! Check-in at Jackyl concerts and get a points-reward! Shop for exclusive Chainsaw Mafia merchandise! If it’s happening in Jackyl’s world, this is where you’ll hear about it FIRST.

About

RequestIT

Discover live music events happening near you, from local bars to larger venues. Organize your schedule, follow favorite artists and venues, and even manage bookings and sign-ups. It's your all-in-one guide to the local music scene.

Highlights
  • Find live music near you
  • See trending shows
  • Organize your schedule
  • Follow bands and venues
  • Bookings and sign-ups for musicians
  • Venue and band management
Features
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RequestIT helps you find live music happening near you — tonight, this weekend, or whenever you're ready for a night out. FIND SHOWS NEAR YOU • Near Me search shows live music within the distance you choose, based on where you actually are • See what's trending: shows other fans are planning to go to • Search by band or venue when you already know who or where you're looking for PLAN YOUR NIGHT • Mark shows as Going or Interested • My Schedule keeps your upcoming shows organized by Today, Tomorrow, and later • Add any show to your phone's calendar in one tap FOLLOW BANDS AND VENUES • Follow your favorite bands to find out where they're playing next • Follow venues to see who's on stage there soon • Browse a band's "Songs We Love to Play" list before you go FOR VENUES (FREE) • Claim your venue's page and keep your live music schedule accurate • Upload your schedule so fans nearby can find your shows • Receive booking requests from bands directly • Looking for an act? Search bands by city and available date FOR MUSICIANS • Create a free band page and list your upcoming shows, one at a time or by importing a schedule • Help fans find you and follow you from gig to gig • Request to play at a venue straight from the app • Run open mic and karaoke sign-ups • Optional song requests: if you turn them on, fans scan your QR code and pick from the songs you've chosen. You stay in control of your set, and requests are off unless you turn them on. • Free plan included; Pro removes limits on events and bands Finding shows, following bands and venues, and planning your nights is always free for fans. Whether it's a cover band at the corner bar, a jazz trio, an open mic, or a big night out, RequestIT puts the live music scene around you in one place. Also on the web at findthelivemusic.com SUBSCRIPTIONS RequestIT Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription for musicians: $4.99/month or $49.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://myrequestapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

The Chainsaw Mafia4 screens
RequestIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RequestIT at 5.0 against The Chainsaw Mafia's 4.5. RequestIT also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). The Chainsaw Mafia's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RequestIT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Chainsaw Mafia asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RequestIT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Chainsaw Mafia ships an update every 3 months, RequestIT every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Chainsaw Mafia versus RequestIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Chainsaw MafiaRequestIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMighty Loud EnterprisesGene Halbrooks

Customer experience

The Chainsaw Mafia

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RequestIT

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Chainsaw Mafia

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RequestIT

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is The Chainsaw Mafia free?
The Chainsaw Mafia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RequestIT free?
RequestIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Chainsaw Mafia or RequestIT?
RequestIT is rated higher. The Chainsaw Mafia averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RequestIT averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do The Chainsaw Mafia or RequestIT have ads?
Neither The Chainsaw Mafia nor RequestIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Chainsaw Mafia or RequestIT?
The Chainsaw Mafia ships an update every 3 months, and RequestIT every 5 days. Most recently, The Chainsaw Mafia was updated on October 30, 2026 and RequestIT on October 31, 2026.

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