Comparison

Playgaze vs Waverate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Waverate

Discover, rate, and catalog your favorite music with precision. This app offers a unique quantification system to track your listening history and compare tastes with friends through shared music boards.

Highlights
  • Precision rating on a 10.0 scale
  • Create shared music boards with friends
  • Compare music tastes and find matches
  • Secure and private user data
  • High-fidelity, minimalist interface
  • One-time Lifetime Premium upgrade
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Discover the world's most advanced music rating app. Waverate is designed for audiophiles, reviewers, and everyday listeners who want to track, rate, and share their unique music taste with absolute precision. With a stunning, immersive vinyl aesthetic, Waverate transforms how you experience and document your musical journey. Whether you're analyzing a new album release or tracking your all-time favorite songs, Waverate is the ultimate companion for your music catalog. ULTIMATE RATING PRECISION Tired of basic 5-star rating systems? Waverate introduces an unparalleled 0.25 scaling system out of 10. Give that masterpiece a 9.75 or that guilty pleasure a solid 6.50. Your music taste is nuanced, and your ratings should be too. APPLE MUSIC & SPOTIFY INTEGRATION Connect your Apple Music or Spotify accounts for a seamless listening experience. Instantly play the tracks you're rating directly within Waverate, sync your current listening activity, and pull in high-quality album artwork without ever leaving the app. FUSED CATALOGUES & SOCIAL DISCOVERY Connect with friends to explore your shared music taste! Our unique "Fused Catalogues" feature seamlessly blends your ratings with your friends' profiles, allowing you to discover exactly where your musical tastes align and where they clash. REAL-TIME FRIEND ACTIVITY Never miss a beat in your social circle. View your friends' latest activity on the social feed to see what they are listening to, rating, and reviewing right now. Find your next favorite track by keeping up with the people whose music taste you trust the most. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Bring your music catalog right to your home screen! Waverate includes beautiful, dynamic widgets that showcase your daily rating streaks, top-rated albums, and recent activity, so your musical journey is always just a glance away. STUNNING VINYL PLAYBACK Experience your catalog in style. Waverate features gorgeous, tactile music playback centered around a beautiful vinyl aesthetic that makes browsing and listening to your favorite tracks an absolute joy. IN-DEPTH STATISTICS & STREAKS Track your listening habits like never before. Dive deep into your personal rating statistics to see your top artists, highest-rated albums, and overall rating trends. Keep the fire alive with daily rating streaks and watch your dynamic musical profile grow. CUSTOM CATALOGUES & PRIVATE REVIEWS Build your own custom catalogues to organize your music exactly how you want it. Want to keep your thoughts to yourself? Write detailed, private reviews for any track or album to capture exactly how a piece of music made you feel. KEY FEATURES: • Rate songs and albums on a precise 0.25 to 10.0 scale • Connect Apple Music and Spotify for seamless music playback • View real-time friend activity and discover new music • Fuse catalogues with friends to compare and analyze music tastes • Customize your home screen with dynamic Waverate widgets • Beautiful, interactive vinyl-inspired user interface • Build and curate custom, personalized music catalogues • Write and save private reviews for any track or album • Comprehensive rating statistics, insights, and analytics • Earn badges and maintain daily music rating streaks Join the community and start building your ultimate music catalog today. Waverate is the undisputed best music rating app available—built by music lovers, for music lovers. Download now and redefine your music taste! LEGAL By downloading and using Waverate, you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), as well as our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://avlory.com/waverate/waverate_privacy.html Terms of Service: https://avlory.com/waverate/waverate_tos.html

Screenshots

Playgaze4 screens
Waverate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Playgaze at none against Waverate's shown. Waverate's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Playgaze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Waverate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playgaze ships an update every 2 weeks, Waverate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Playgaze versus Waverate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaygazeWaverate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew WavingSEAN DAVID WARD

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
2 purchases

Waverate

Subscriptions1
  • Waverate Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Waverate Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Playgaze free?
Playgaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Waverate free?
Waverate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playgaze or Waverate have ads?
Waverate shows ads; Playgaze does not.
Which is updated more often, Playgaze or Waverate?
Playgaze ships an update every 2 weeks, and Waverate every 4 days. Most recently, Playgaze was updated on October 25, 2026 and Waverate on October 20, 2026.

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