Comparison

Groov vs Requestin

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

Head to head
About

Groov

Discover local events, unique venues, and exclusive experiences in your area. Connect with like-minded individuals before, during, and after outings to share adventures and build lasting connections. Find concerts, club nights, local bars, and gallery openings.

Highlights
  • Discover local events
  • Find unique venues
  • Exclusive experiences
  • Connect with enthusiasts
  • Share adventures
  • Forge connections
Features
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GROOV.VIP EXPLORE AND CONNECT IN YOUR LOCAL AREA Dive into the local scene with Groov, your essential app for discovering events, unique venues, and exclusive experiences nearby. Whether it’s vibrant concerts, lively club nights, a chill evening at a low-key local bar, or intimate gallery openings, find the perfect outing. Connect with fellow enthusiasts and engage before, during, and after events to share your adventures and forge lasting connections. DISCOVER UNIQUE EXPERIENCES CLOSE TO HOME Join a community of explorers and gain insider access to hidden gems and special events in your area. Whether you’re looking to meet new people with similar interests or enjoy a unique experience close to home, Groov is your gateway to making every outing memorable. DON'T JUST ATTEND , EXPERIENCE!

About

Requestin

This app helps live bands manage song requests from their audience in real-time. It allows bands to build song lists, receive requests via QR code or link, and get instant notifications. Performers can also accept payments for requests and track their earnings.

Highlights
  • Manage song lists
  • Receive live audience requests
  • Instant player notifications
  • Accept PayPal payments for requests
  • Track requests and earnings
Features
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Requestin is the ultimate tool for live bands to recieve and manage song requests. Key features: - Build and manage your song lists, shown to the audience via a QR code or direct link - Receive and manage live requests from your audience - Have notifications sent to all players on the gig instantly - Accept payments for requests directly to your PayPal account - Track requests and earnings during your set Designed by Nashville Musicians for working bands by those who want a smoother, more professional request system. We've used our own experiences to create a tool that simultaneously make the performers life simpler while making them more money

Screenshots

Groov3 screens
Requestin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Groov at every 4 days against Requestin's fortnightly. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Groov against 5.0 for Requestin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 17 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groov ships an update every 4 days, Requestin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Groov versus Requestin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroovRequestin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developereventlint, IncJohn Blackstock

Customer experience

Groov

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Requestin

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Groov

No in-app purchases

None

Requestin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Groov free?
Groov is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Requestin free?
Requestin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Groov or Requestin?
Groov and Requestin are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 17 ratings respectively.
Do Groov or Requestin have ads?
Neither Groov nor Requestin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Groov or Requestin?
Groov ships an update every 4 days, and Requestin fortnightly. Most recently, Groov was updated on October 15, 2026 and Requestin on October 11, 2026.

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