Real Hardstyle vs skrtch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Real Hardstyle
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Dive into the world of Real Hardstyle, your go-to app for nonstop hardstyle. Tune in to our 24/7 live radio station, stay up to date with upcoming shows, and relive the best moments with past videos – all in one place. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the road, Real Hardstyle keeps you connected to the music and the scene you love. This app has full CarPlay support!
skrtch
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skrtch is where DJs go live. Hardstyle, techno, house, trance, drum & bass — real sets, streamed live from the booth, with the crowd in the chat. WATCH LIVE Browse who is live right now, tap in and the set is playing. Adaptive quality, picture-in-picture, and the audio keeps going when you lock your phone. CHAT WITH THE CROWD Live chat with emotes, badges and channel events. Log in to talk, or just watch. FOLLOW YOUR DJs Get a notification the moment a DJ you follow goes live. Past broadcasts and highlights are there when you miss a set. SUPPORT THE DJ Subscribe for a month, send a tip with a message, or gift subs to other viewers in the channel — right from the app. MESSAGES Direct messages with DJs and other viewers. skrtch is built by DJs for DJs. Streaming happens from your usual setup (OBS and a stream key); this app is for watching, chatting and supporting. Channel subscriptions bought in the app renew monthly until cancelled in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://skrtch.tv/en/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://skrtch.tv/en/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Real Hardstyle at none against skrtch's 10. skrtch's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. skrtch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Real Hardstyle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Real Hardstyle ships an update every 4 months, skrtch every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Real Hardstyle | skrtch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Geoffrey van Rixtel | Wasted Penguinz AB |
In-app purchases
Real Hardstyle
No in-app purchases
skrtch
- DJ subscription · Tier 13 variants$5.991 Month
- DJ subscription · Tier 23 variants$11.991 Month
- DJ subscription · Tier 34 variants$29.991 Month
