# Layer vs GrooveSeeker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GrooveSeeker at 9 against Layer's 2. GrooveSeeker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Layer against 5.0 for GrooveSeeker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively.

Layer ships an update every 5 days, GrooveSeeker every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Layer | GrooveSeeker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-canvas/id6758351487/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grooveseeker/id6779530777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Layer Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732027177) | [Michael Levin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779530779) |

## What reviewers say

### Layer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-canvas/id6758351487)

Control and curate digital art displayed on compatible devices. Browse collections from renowned artists, manage playlists, and adjust display settings wirelessly. Transform any space into a dynamic art exhibition.

**Highlights:** Wireless control via Bluetooth, Browse curated artist collections, Display individual artworks or variations, Create custom artwork playlists, Adjust display brightness, Real-time artwork preview, View artist profiles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GrooveSeeker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grooveseeker/id6779530777)

Find concerts, markets, comedy, theater, and food events happening near you. Plan your entire night out by adding dinner, drinks, and parking to your chosen event.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Browse by date, venue, category, Map view of nearby events, Save events to Picks, Plan entire night out, Skip tourist traps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Layer free?

Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GrooveSeeker free?

GrooveSeeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Layer or GrooveSeeker?

Layer and GrooveSeeker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do Layer or GrooveSeeker have ads?

Neither Layer nor GrooveSeeker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Layer or GrooveSeeker?

Layer ships an update every 5 days, and GrooveSeeker every 9 days. Most recently, Layer was updated on October 31, 2026 and GrooveSeeker on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*