# Model D6 vs CRATE

The clearest difference is price: CRATE at Free against Model D6's $19.99. CRATE also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 months). Model D6's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

CRATE is free to download; Model D6 costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Model D6 against 5.0 for CRATE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model D6 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Model D6 ships an update every 9 months, CRATE daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model D6 | CRATE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-d6/id6443897794/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crate-ai-sampler/id6818032563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) | [书晗 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506489090) |

## What reviewers say

### Model D6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-d6/id6443897794)

This app is a physical modeling emulation of the classic Hohner Clavinet D6 keyboard. It recreates the iconic funky sounds used in 70s music and offers extensive sound shaping capabilities with built-in effects and amp simulations.

**Highlights:** Physical Modeling engine, Authentic D6 filter recreation, Adjustable pickup positions, Built-in Wah-Wah, Phaser, Delay, and Reverb effects, Amplifier simulator with 5 models, Responds to pitch bender and aftertouch

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CRATE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crate-ai-sampler/id6818032563)

Describe a musical vibe, and this app generates a beat with drums, samples, and bass in seconds. You can then easily modify it using simple text commands or intuitive pad gestures, and even sample from your microphone or imported songs.

**Highlights:** Generate beats from text descriptions, Modify beats with plain language commands, Intuitive pad-based editing, Live recording and step sequencing, Punch-in effects, Sample from microphone or imported audio, Auto-chop and re-sequence samples, Song arrangement and export

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model D6 free?

Model D6 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CRATE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Model D6 or CRATE?

Model D6 and CRATE are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Model D6 or CRATE have ads?

Neither Model D6 nor CRATE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model D6 or CRATE?

Model D6 ships an update every 9 months, and CRATE daily. Most recently, Model D6 was updated on November 11, 2026 and CRATE on October 31, 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.*