DC View vs PlaylistDig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DC View
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Experience the feel of a CD player with Apple Music. This app is a music player that lets you search and play Apple Music tracks with a CD player-inspired interface. Browse album artwork intuitively with Cover Flow, then play instantly or add tracks to your queue with a single tap. It is designed to work comfortably on both iPhone and iPad. Key Features Search Apple Music by song title, artist, or album Play, seek, and skip tracks with a CD deck-style player View and manage the Up Next queue Browse Recently Played, Recently Added, and recommended playlists Switch between deck styles (Classic / Neo Retro / Premium and more) Premium No ads Unlock all deck styles Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Requirements Apple Music access permission is required. An active Apple Music subscription is required for some features. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://sleepy-ceiling-179.notion.site/DC-view-30bbcb0fb718803598e8f4899c547dda?source=copy_link
PlaylistDig
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PlaylistDig is a viewer for DJs and music lovers who want to browse their Apple Music playlists like digging through crates of vinyl. Look at the artwork like a record, pull the disc out, and flip it over to jot down a note - the convenience of digital, with the feel of analog crate-digging. β Three layouts β’ Stack: flip through records one by one, like a real crate β’ List: large artwork with great overview β’ Grid: see many tracks at a glance β Built for DJs β’ Per-track DJ notes: jot down key, BPM, or transition ideas on the back β’ Marks: flag tracks you want to revisit β’ Favorite and rating display β’ In-app playback: check tracks on the spot via mini or full player β Keeps your library intact β’ Shows your Apple Music folder hierarchy as-is β’ Search across all playlists β Crafted details β’ Liquid Glass styling on iOS 26 β’ Subtle haptic feedback tuned to each gesture (can be turned off) β’ Flick-only controls, tap-to-flip, and more to match your taste An Apple Music subscription and access to your music library are required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlaylistDig at none against DC View's 1. PlaylistDig also leads on ads (none vs shown). DC View's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DC View sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. PlaylistDig asks for nothing beyond the download.
DC View ships an update every 4 days, PlaylistDig every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DC View | PlaylistDig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shota Yamamoto | Kazuki Higashihara |
In-app purchases
DC View
- Monthly plan$1.991 Month
PlaylistDig
No in-app purchases





