# CrowdCue vs Living Mixtape

The clearest difference is monetization model: CrowdCue at freemium against Living Mixtape's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrowdCue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Living Mixtape sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. 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 CrowdCue against 5.0 for Living Mixtape. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

CrowdCue ships an update every 2 weeks, Living Mixtape every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrowdCue | Living Mixtape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdcue/id6782750106/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-mixtape/id6791371649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Babb](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782750108) | [Living Mixtape LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791371651) |

## What reviewers say

### CrowdCue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdcue/id6782750106)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro | $49.99 | per month |


### Living Mixtape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-mixtape/id6791371649)

This app helps musicians manage live shows, engage fans, and build their fanbase. It automates fan communication, tracks income, and provides tools for booking and press kits. Features include live song requests, automated thank-yous, and fan passports.

**Highlights:** Live fan song requests and tipping, Automated fan thank-yous and announcements, Fan engagement tracking and passport, Income tracking (tips, cash, gig pay), Venue press kits and booking tools, Chord and lyric sheets with player charts

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Extra Seat | $8.00 | per month |
| 2 Extra Seats | $16.00 | per month |
| 3 Extra Seats | $24.00 | per month |
| 4 Extra Seats | $32.00 | per month |
| Headliner Monthly | $59.00 | per month |
| 100 texts — Main Stage price | $3.00 | one-time |
| 100 Texts | $5.00 | one-time |
| 500 texts — Main Stage price | $15.00 | one-time |
| 500 Texts | $25.00 | one-time |
| 1,000 texts — Main Stage price | $30.00 | one-time |
| 1000 Texts | $50.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrowdCue free?

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

### Is Living Mixtape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CrowdCue or Living Mixtape?

CrowdCue and Living Mixtape are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do CrowdCue or Living Mixtape have ads?

Neither CrowdCue nor Living Mixtape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CrowdCue or Living Mixtape?

CrowdCue ships an update every 2 weeks, and Living Mixtape every 8 days. Most recently, CrowdCue was updated on October 18, 2026 and Living Mixtape on October 25, 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.*