Comparison

Playgaze vs RiffTube

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

Head to head
About

Playgaze

Features
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Music discovery and playlist maker for Apple Music subscribers with customizable skip timer. Playgaze is a music curator app that helps you discover songs at your own pace. Set your music timer, press play, and explore curated playlists without endless scrolling. Heart tracks that connect with you and instantly create Apple Music playlists from your discoveries. Perfect music discovery app for focused listening sessions. No algorithms pushing content - just you, the music, and your personalized discovery timer. Features: - Official Apple Music player integration via MusicKit - Customizable music timer for auto-skip discovery - Heart button to curate your favorite tracks - One-tap playlist maker - transfer discoveries to Apple Music - Music transfer between sessions and playlists - Private, local data storage - Minimalist, distraction-free music app interface - Setlist creator for your hearted songs REQUIREMENT: Active Apple Music subscription required for music playback. Create and play discovery sessions that match your mood. Whether you want quick 30-second previews or full song experiences, this music curator puts you in control of the pace. No pressure. No distractions. Just music discovery, your way. This app is subject to Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RiffTube

Features
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RiffTube β€” Video Loop Player for Guitar Practice smarter. RiffTube turns any online video into a loop player so you can repeat riffs, solos, and sections without leaving the app or fumbling with the timeline. LOOP WHAT YOU NEED - Paste any YouTube URL and start playing - Create multiple loops from each video - Jump between loops with one tap - No more rewinding or taking your hands off your instrument β€” focus on playing ORGANIZE YOUR PRACTICE - Save loops to playlists - Revisit your favorite sections at any time - Keep your practice list in one place STAY IN THE ZONE - Simple, focused player built for portrait practice - Minimal controls so you can keep your hands on your instrument - Dark mode RiffTube doesn’t host or copy videos β€” it streams them and adds loops and playlists on top. Sign in with Google to save your playlists across devices. Built for guitarists and anyone who learns by playing along. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Playgaze4 screens
RiffTube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Playgaze at none against RiffTube's shown. RiffTube's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Playgaze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and RiffTube sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playgaze ships an update every 2 weeks, RiffTube weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Playgaze versus RiffTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaygazeRiffTube
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew WavingStrive, Limited Liability Company

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Playgaze

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$9.991 Year
6 purchases

RiffTube

Subscriptions2
  • Go Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Go Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy me some picks$2.99
  • Buy me some strings$9.99
  • Go Pro!$9.99
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  • Buy me a capo$19.99

Questions

Is Playgaze free?
Playgaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RiffTube free?
RiffTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playgaze or RiffTube have ads?
RiffTube shows ads; Playgaze does not.
Which is updated more often, Playgaze or RiffTube?
Playgaze ships an update every 2 weeks, and RiffTube weekly. Most recently, Playgaze was updated on November 8, 2026 and RiffTube on November 5, 2026.

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