The Chainsaw Mafia vs RequestIT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Jackyl radio station
- Song rating system
- Earn points for engagement
- Bid on band premiums
- Concert check-ins for rewards
- Exclusive merchandise shop
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | The Chainsaw Mafia | RequestIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mighty Loud Enterprises | Gene Halbrooks |
Customer experience
The Chainsaw Mafia
RequestIT
In-app purchases
The Chainsaw Mafia
No in-app purchases
RequestIT
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$49.991 Year
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