# Start Playing vs Cratekeeper

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cratekeeper at 3 against Start Playing's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Start Playing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cratekeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Start Playing against 5.0 for Cratekeeper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Start Playing | Cratekeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratekeeper/id6777826731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810892390) | [Stefan Minea](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777826733) |

## What reviewers say

### Start Playing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773)

Streamline your music listening by selecting multiple playlists to play seamlessly. Enjoy intelligent shuffling, original playlist order playback, or artist-avoidance for a smoother audio experience.

**Highlights:** Select multiple playlists, Intelligent shuffling, Original playlist order playback, Avoid back-to-back artists, Clean and intentional playback

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play | $2.99 | one-time |


### Cratekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratekeeper/id6777826731)

Catalog your vinyl collection digitally with this app. It uses your camera to scan record covers and identify them using a database, allowing you to organize, search, and even play your music. Your collection is synced via iCloud and can be exported anytime.

**Highlights:** Camera-based record identification, Discogs database integration, AI artwork recognition (in-app purchase), Customizable collection browsing, Track condition and notes, Integrated YouTube player, iCloud syncing and backups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Identify | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Start Playing free?

Start Playing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cratekeeper free?

Cratekeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Start Playing or Cratekeeper?

Start Playing and Cratekeeper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Start Playing or Cratekeeper have ads?

Neither Start Playing nor Cratekeeper shows ads.

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