Comparison

Cantilever vs MixTape Mixer

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

Head to head
About

Cantilever

Discover curated albums from independent record labels with immersive multimedia liner notes. Experience community listening and connect with artists through a minimalist interface focused on the music.

Highlights
  • Exclusive independent album selection
  • Community listening experiences
  • Immersive multimedia liner notes
  • Minimalist interface
  • Artist discovery platform
Features
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Cantilever is a music streaming app that puts music in the foreground. Explore curated albums from independent record labels, complete with immersive multi-media liner notes. Features: Exclusive Selection: Access a hand-picked catalogue of albums from independent artists and labels. Community Listening: Every subscriber receives the same content, creating time-bound moments of community engagement. Immersive Liner Notes: Dive deeper into the stories behind the music with rich-media articles. Seamless Experience: A minimalist interface designed to keep the focus on the music. Cantilever is perfect for listeners who want more than just music — it’s an experience, a discovery platform, and a personal connection to the artists shaping today’s independent music scene. Terms of Use: https://www.cantilever-music.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cantilever-music.com/privacy

About

MixTape Mixer

Features
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Remember making someone a mixtape? The careful track order. Side A and Side B. Writing the songs on the little paper insert. Mixtape Mixer brings all of that back — as a beautiful, tappable cassette you build from the music you already stream (currently Apple Music and Spotify are supported). Curate a mix, dress up the tape, and send it to someone who can open it in their music app. No two tapes look the same. BUILD A REAL MIXTAPE • Two sides, up to 24 songs (12 per side) — just like the real thing • Add tracks from Apple Music or Spotify • Reorder your tracklist and add liner notes • A gorgeous animated cassette with spinning reels MAKE IT UNMISTAKABLY YOURS • Choose your shell — Classic Black, Neon Green, Ice Blue and more • Premium finishes: Chrome, Rose Gold, Midnight, Forest, Gold Foil • Seasonal Occasion Drops like Love Letter and Birthday Pop • Label fonts and stripe colors to match the mood SHARE IT ANY WAY YOU LIKE • Send a .mixtape file over Messages, Mail or AirDrop • Turn your mix into a real playlist in Apple Music or Spotify • Share a link that opens the tape right in the app • Print a J-Card insert as a PDF — the finishing touch • Export the tracklist as plain text THEY OPEN IT IN THEIR APP Made your mix in Apple Music but your friend uses Spotify? No problem. They receive your tape, unwrap it, and turn it into a playlist in whichever service they love. FREE TO START Make up to 3 full mixtapes, add a complete 24-song tracklist, and share them — no strings. MIXTAPE MIXER PREMIUM Go unlimited and unlock the full experience: • Unlimited mixtapes • Every premium shell, finish and occasion drop • No watermark on your J-Cards and shares • Public link sharing • J-Card PDF export Premium is a subscription. No ads, ever — just you and the music. Make someone a tape. It still means something. SUBSCRIPTION Mixtape Mixer Premium is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Prices are shown in the app. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://angelapplications.co.uk/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://angelapplications.co.uk/terms-of-use/ Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cantilever3 screens
MixTape Mixer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Cantilever at #186 against MixTape Mixer's unranked. Cantilever also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cantilever sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and MixTape Mixer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Cantilever versus MixTape Mixer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCantileverMixTape Mixer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB3 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCantilever Music LimitedAngel App Publishing Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cantilever

Subscriptions2
  • Cantilever Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Cantilever Yearly$59.991 Year
2 purchases

MixTape Mixer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Cantilever free?
Cantilever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MixTape Mixer free?
MixTape Mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cantilever or MixTape Mixer have ads?
Neither Cantilever nor MixTape Mixer shows ads.

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