CrowdCue vs BeatRequest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time song requests
- Audience tipping integration
- Customizable setlists
- Post-show analytics
- Fan engagement tools
- No app download required for fans
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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/
BeatRequest
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Turn audience energy into organized requests—and more support for your performance. BeatRequest gives DJs, musicians, and live performers one permanent QR for tips, song requests, and dedications. Guests scan in their browser, choose what they want, and you manage everything from one live console. No guest app required. CONTROL THE ROOM • Open or pause tips, song requests, and dedications independently • Make song requests and dedications free or paid • Set your own minimum amounts and realistic wait times • Review each request before accepting it • Keep accepted requests in a timed To Play queue ONE QR FOR EVERY EVENT Print it once. Display it on tables, posters, screens, projectors, or LED walls. Your permanent QR stays with you from venue to venue. BUILT FOR THE LIVE MOMENT • Instant push alerts for new requests and tips • Separate views for new, accepted, completed, and tipped activity • Visual Wall tools for venue screens • Clear payout tracking through Stripe Connect FAIR PAYMENT FLOW Free requests skip checkout. Paid requests are authorized when submitted and charged only if you accept. Direct tips are captured immediately. Ideal for clubs, weddings, private events, hotel lounges, cafés, bars, festivals, and any performer who wants less interruption and a cleaner connection with the crowd. Go live, share your QR, and let the room reach you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeatRequest at none against CrowdCue's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CrowdCue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. BeatRequest asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CrowdCue | BeatRequest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Babb | ABOD NEST S.R.L. |
In-app purchases
CrowdCue
- Rookie$29.991 Month
- Pro$49.991 Month
BeatRequest
No in-app purchases







