# WhoSampled vs Crate Roulette

The clearest difference is monetization model: Crate Roulette at free against WhoSampled's free with in-app purchases. WhoSampled's advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WhoSampled against 5.0 for Crate Roulette. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhoSampled has 8.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhoSampled | Crate Roulette |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whosampled/id529092671/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crate-roulette-pick-a-record/id6813227537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WhoSampled](https://appshunter.io/developer/529092674) | [DAVID THOMAS WAGEMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809405462) |

## What reviewers say

### WhoSampled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whosampled/id529092671)

Explore the connections within music by discovering samples, covers, and remixes. Scan music playing around you or your library to uncover the DNA of your favorite tracks and artists. Access a vast database of musical knowledge and delve deeper into the music you love.

**Highlights:** Scan music to find samples, covers, and remixes, Connect to Spotify and Apple Music libraries, Access a large database of music DNA, Compare songs and listen to full tracks, Detailed sample information, Music charts and recommendations, Save favorites

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Incredible resource for music lovers
- 🔍 Helps discover new music through samples
- 📚 Extensive database of samples and covers
- 🎶 Useful for DJs and producers
- 🔗 Good integration with music streaming services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading pricing with hidden subscription fees
- 🤖 Outdated and clunky user interface
- 🔍 Incomplete database, missing some music
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with Spotify integration
- 🚫 Restricted functionality without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Network errors when scanning Spotify
- Audio not working on sample videos
- Login issues with Spotify and other accounts

**Requested features**

- iPad app optimization
- More advanced search and filtering options
- Ability to submit new samples and covers
- Smoother transitions between songs and samples
- Background music playback while browsing


### Crate Roulette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crate-roulette-pick-a-record/id6813227537)

Effortlessly manage your vinyl collection and discover new music. This app helps you select records based on time, mood, and listening history, ensuring you always find the perfect spin.

**Highlights:** Build and organize your vinyl crate, Scan barcodes to add records, Select records by time and mood, Track listening history and unplayed records, Integrates with CoverUp game, Private by design, no account needed

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhoSampled free?

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

### Is Crate Roulette free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WhoSampled or Crate Roulette?

Crate Roulette is rated higher. WhoSampled averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Crate Roulette averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WhoSampled or Crate Roulette have ads?

Neither WhoSampled nor Crate Roulette shows ads.

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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.*