Comparison

RequestIT vs CrowdCue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RequestIT

Engage with live music by requesting songs, voting on the queue, and following your favorite bands. Discover artists, see what others want to hear, and even tip musicians directly. Relive your music history with saved requests.

Highlights
  • Request songs live
  • Vote on song queue
  • Find bands by name or QR code
  • Follow favorite bands
  • Tip musicians
  • Track request history
Features
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RequestIT helps you find live music happening near you — tonight, this weekend, or whenever you're ready for a night out. FIND SHOWS NEAR YOU • Near Me search shows live music within the distance you choose, based on where you actually are • See what's trending: shows other fans are planning to go to • Search by band or venue when you already know who or where you're looking for PLAN YOUR NIGHT • Mark shows as Going or Interested • My Schedule keeps your upcoming shows organized by Today, Tomorrow, and later • Add any show to your phone's calendar in one tap FOLLOW BANDS AND VENUES • Follow your favorite bands to find out where they're playing next • Follow venues to see who's on stage there soon • Browse a band's "Songs We Love to Play" list before you go FOR VENUES (FREE) • Claim your venue's page and keep your live music schedule accurate • Upload your schedule so fans nearby can find your shows • Receive booking requests from bands directly • Looking for an act? Search bands by city and available date FOR MUSICIANS • Create a free band page and list your upcoming shows, one at a time or by importing a schedule • Help fans find you and follow you from gig to gig • Request to play at a venue straight from the app • Run open mic and karaoke sign-ups • Optional song requests: if you turn them on, fans scan your QR code and pick from the songs you've chosen. You stay in control of your set, and requests are off unless you turn them on. • Free plan included; Pro removes limits on events and bands Finding shows, following bands and venues, and planning your nights is always free for fans. Whether it's a cover band at the corner bar, a jazz trio, an open mic, or a big night out, RequestIT puts the live music scene around you in one place. Also on the web at findthelivemusic.com SUBSCRIPTIONS RequestIT Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription for musicians: $4.99/month or $49.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://myrequestapp.com/privacy

About

CrowdCue

Empower your audience to request songs and tip you directly from their phones during live performances. This tool provides a real-time queue of requests and tips, allowing you to manage your setlist and engage with fans more effectively.

Highlights
  • Real-time song requests
  • Audience tipping integration
  • Customizable setlists
  • Post-show analytics
  • Fan engagement tools
  • No app download required for fans
Features
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CrowdCue turns your audience into your setlist. Built by a working musician who got tired of shouting "any requests?" into a mic and hoping someone had cash — CrowdCue gives your crowd a real-time way to request songs and tip you, right from their phone. No app download for them. Just a link or QR code on the table, on your case, or up on screen. HOW IT WORKS - Set up your setlist once — the songs you actually know - Share your personal link (crowdcue.io/yourname) or QR code at the show - Fans search your setlist, request a song, and tip if they want - Watch requests roll in live on your dashboard — tipped requests automatically float to the top of the queue - You always decide what to play BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY GIG - Real-time request queue, no refreshing - Fans can tip via Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or card — whatever they've got in their pocket - Manage multiple setlists for different types of shows - Post-show analytics: your most-requested songs, tip totals, and trends over time - Add a custom "Book Me" link so fans can find your next show or contact you directly - SMS retargeting (Pro) — text fans when you're playing back at a venue they've seen you at before PRICING Start free with a 30-day trial. Rookie ($29/mo) covers the core request queue. Pro ($49/mo) adds multi-song requests, multiple setlists, SMS retargeting, full analytics, and removes CrowdCue branding from your page. No credit card required to try it. Cancel anytime. CrowdCue — let the crowd request what's next. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RequestIT4 screens
CrowdCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: RequestIT at free against CrowdCue's freemium. RequestIT also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RequestIT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CrowdCue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RequestIT ships an update every 5 days, CrowdCue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RequestIT versus CrowdCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRequestITCrowdCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGene HalbrooksKevin Babb

Customer experience

RequestIT

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CrowdCue

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RequestIT

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

CrowdCue

Subscriptions2
  • Rookie$29.991 Month
  • Pro$49.991 Month

Questions

Is RequestIT free?
RequestIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrowdCue free?
CrowdCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RequestIT or CrowdCue?
RequestIT and CrowdCue are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RequestIT or CrowdCue have ads?
Neither RequestIT nor CrowdCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RequestIT or CrowdCue?
RequestIT ships an update every 5 days, and CrowdCue every 2 weeks. Most recently, RequestIT was updated on October 28, 2026 and CrowdCue on October 18, 2026.

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