Comparison

RND Shuffle vs Stackwax

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

Head to head
About

RND Shuffle

Features
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Built by a jazz musician with too much music. The Problem: Standard shuffle lies to you. Ask Siri to "play some music" or hit shuffle in Apple Music, and you'll hear the same familiar tracks over and over. If you've got a big library, that's a waste. The Solution: RND Shuffle uses cryptographic randomization to generate playlists that actually feel random. You'll rediscover albums you forgot you owned. Features • Create custom categories by combining artists and genres — like "Jazz Piano" or "Workout Mix" • Exclude what you don't want — for example, 'no spoken word' or 'meditation' tracks in your music shuffle • CarPlay support for quick access while driving • Works with your existing Apple Music library RND Shuffle is free with no ads, no tracking, and no in-app purchases.  The source code is available on GitHub at https://github.com/benday-inc/AppleMusicPlaylistManager

About

Stackwax

Instantly identify music playing around you, detect its BPM and key, and add it to your digital library. Organize your music by key or BPM, plan DJ sets, and discover vinyl versions through integrated Discogs listings.

Highlights
  • Real-time track identification
  • BPM and key detection
  • Camelot code generation
  • Digital music library
  • DJ set planning
  • Discogs vinyl integration
Features
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Stackwax is the shelf for DJs. You hear a track. You need the BPM, the key, the Camelot code. You need it in your library before the night is over. You want to buy it on vinyl. StackWax does all of it in one tap. Hold your phone up. StackWax identifies the track, detects the BPM and key in real time, gives you the Camelot code, and shelves it directly into your library. Then the library works for you. Sort by BPM, by key, by Camelot. Drag tracks into playing order and sketch your next set before you step behind the decks. When you find something you want on vinyl, tap through to the Discogs listing and buy it without leaving the app. Connect your existing Discogs collection and import your records. Everything in one place, organised the way DJs think. Built for DJs who take music seriously. Works in clubs, record shops, at home, anywhere music is playing. Free to start. No credit card required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RND Shuffle4 screens
Stackwax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RND Shuffle at none against Stackwax's 3. Stackwax's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Stackwax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RND Shuffle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RND Shuffle ships an update every 6 months, Stackwax every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
RND Shuffle versus Stackwax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRND ShuffleStackwax
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin DayMartin Allais

In-app purchases

None

RND Shuffle

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stackwax

Subscriptions2
  • Stackwax Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Stackwax Pro Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stackwax Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is RND Shuffle free?
RND Shuffle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stackwax free?
Stackwax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RND Shuffle or Stackwax have ads?
Neither RND Shuffle nor Stackwax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RND Shuffle or Stackwax?
RND Shuffle ships an update every 6 months, and Stackwax every 5 days. Most recently, RND Shuffle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stackwax on October 11, 2026.

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