Playgaze vs SoundCrew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Playgaze
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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/
SoundCrew
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Experience Music without Borders SoundCrew transforms how you share and discover music. Whether you're on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud, or any other platform, the music stays universal. A simple idea that solves a real problem: sharing music shouldn't depend on which app your friends use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoundCrew at none against Playgaze's 3. Playgaze's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Playgaze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SoundCrew asks for nothing beyond the download.
Playgaze ships an update every 2 weeks, SoundCrew every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Playgaze | SoundCrew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | New Waving | Michael Mousset |
In-app purchases
Playgaze
- Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$9.991 Year
SoundCrew
No in-app purchases









