# Stackwax vs Playlist Forge

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stackwax at 15.0 against Playlist Forge's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stackwax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Playlist Forge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stackwax | Playlist Forge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Martin Allais](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895003438) | [NICHOLAS JOHN MARTIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789365732) |

## What reviewers say

### Stackwax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackwax/id6762770909)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stackwax Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Stackwax Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Stackwax Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Playlist Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlist-forge/id6789365730)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost Playlist | $1.99 | one-time |
| Host a Challenge | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stackwax free?

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

### Is Playlist Forge free?

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

### Do Stackwax or Playlist Forge have ads?

Neither Stackwax nor Playlist Forge shows ads.

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