Comparison

Q.rate vs Digital Disc

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

Head to head
About

Q.rate

Features
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Welcome to DJ Mia, where your words outperform any filter. DJ Mia harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to generate personalized playlists unlike any other. Designed exclusively for Apple Music subscribers. In a world of music curation, DJ Mia stands out by mastering the art of combinations. Traditional music tools have limitations, but DJ Mia's advanced AI algorithms are designed to handle complexity with ease. Want a playlist featuring music from Granada, Spain? Check. A mix that captures the essence of Bob Dylan's work specifically from the 60s and 90s? Done. A unique blend of artists that on the surface couldn't be more different? DJ Mia is your go-to solution. We excel at creating playlists that take into account specific artists, genres, locations, and eras, all to give you a listening experience that is truly tailored and unique. With DJ Mia, you can: β€’ Master Music Combinations: Our AI takes your unique requests, no matter how specific, and crafts the perfect playlist. β€’ Discover Hidden Gems: DJ Mia delves into the depths of the Apple Music library, uncovering tracks you might not find with traditional search tools. β€’ Seamless Apple Music Integration: In one tap, add your AI-curated playlists directly to your Apple Music library. To start, we provide three free AI tokens, each allowing for one playlist generation. Additional tokens can be purchased in-app. Experience the power of combinations with DJ Mia. Reinvent the way you curate music.

About

Digital Disc

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* * * JUST LIKE A REAL MUSIC STORE FROM THE 70s, 80s, AND 90s * * * Rediscover the magic of long-forgotten physical music, now seamlessly integrated with Apple Music. Digital Disc has access to over 18 million CDs, vinyls, and cassettesβ€”almost everything that was ever published, including their cover art. You can not only flip through them like it's 1995, but also import them as playlists into Apple Music. While Apple Music has many individual albums and tracks, it does not have all the CD, vinyl, and cassette releases ever made. That CD collection you saw on TV and wanted as a kid? Yup, that's here. Digital Disc has them all, and it's the fastest and easiest way to convert these gems into perfectly ordered Apple Music playlists. # # # A RECORD STORE IN YOUR HANDS # # # + Over 18 million records across 700 genres, 260 countries, and over 100 years. + Flip through racks of records just like you did in your favorite music store. + Watch album cover fronts, backs, inlays, and extra content for millions of records. + Sort by latest trends, most collected, most rated, and most wanted. + Filter by era, genre, style, format, and even country, including some that don't even exist anymore. + No annoying recommendations, just hours of raw flipping through a gigantic music collection. Bring back the good vibes of the times when music was a real physical thing. # # # FEATURES # # # (1) MASSIVE DATABASE: Browse, filter, and explore the database of over 18 million releases to find virtually any record ever made. (2) INSTANT SCANNING: The high-speed barcode scanner recognizes millions of CDs, vinyls, and cassettes instantly and on the go. (3) SEAMLESS APPLE MUSIC INTEGRATION: Uses Apple's built-in Music App integration automatically. Say goodbye to manual playlist creation. (4) PRESERVE YOUR COLLECTION: Keep the high-fidelity sound and tangible art of a physical collection, but enjoy the convenience of streaming anywhere, anytime. Stop rebuilding your music library and start enjoying it. Lost some of your favorite records? No problem, they're still here. Download Digital Disc today and bring long-lost memories back into the streaming age! ! ! ! PLEASE NOTE ! ! ! This app requires an active Apple Music subscription to create playlists. Preview of music is confirmed to work without a Apple Music subscription. Digital Disc does not play or rip audio directly; it uses the Discogs database to identify, browse, and filter physical media to create corresponding playlists using the Apple Music catalog. # # # REQUIRED PERMISSIONS # # # The app does not collect ANY of your personal data or ANY usage data. It's privacy-first and out of the box. It only needs two permissions: (!) Internet access: Connects to the Internet to search music databases. (!) Apple Music access: Searches and matches Apple Music tracks for your album or compilation and creates a playlist when you request it. (!) Photo app access: Write-only access to store album art like covers in your Photos app. (+) No data from your Photos app will be read. (+) No data from your Music account will be read. (+) The permissions are solely for write-only access.

Screenshots

Q.rate4 screens
Digital Disc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Q.rate at Free against Digital Disc's $5.99. Q.rate also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). Digital Disc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Q.rate is free to download; Digital Disc costs $5.99 up front. Q.rate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Digital Disc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Q.rate ships an update every 5 days, Digital Disc every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Q.rate versus Digital Disc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQ.rateDigital Disc
PriceFree β€” better$5.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJacob NaparstekKammerath Technology UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Q.rate

One-time2
  • Model 2 - Basic$1.99
  • Model 2 - Extended$3.99
None

Digital Disc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Q.rate free?
Q.rate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Disc free?
Digital Disc costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Q.rate or Digital Disc have ads?
Neither Q.rate nor Digital Disc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Q.rate or Digital Disc?
Q.rate ships an update every 5 days, and Digital Disc every 4 days. Most recently, Q.rate was updated on October 27, 2026 and Digital Disc on October 30, 2026.

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