Comparison

FATdrop vs Crates

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

Head to head
About

FATdrop

Receive and manage music promotions on the go. Get instant notifications for new music, listen, provide feedback, and download tracks directly to your device or cloud storage. Designed for users already part of the FATdrop platform.

Highlights
  • Instant promo notifications
  • Listen to new music
  • Provide feedback
  • Download tracks
  • Dropbox sync
  • Offline sync (Pro DJ)
Features
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This is the FATdrop recipient app. If you receive promos from music companies via the FATdrop platform than this app makes it easier than ever before to never miss a promo. You'll receive notifications whenever you are sent new music and the completely re-designed native interface makes listening, giving feedback, and downloading (to a specified Dropbox) easier than ever. PREMIUM FEATURES New PRO DJ features include offline sync so you can listen to your promos on the go, leave feedback, and have your downloads automatically sync to a Dropbox account when you re-connect. You can also access Pro-only promos and get early access to new features. Note: This app is for people that already receive promos from FATdrop. ---- Information about subscriptions: The FATdrop Pro DJ subscription is at a monthly rate of £3.99. Your subscription will automatically renew at the same monthly rate, unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off by visiting iTunes Account Settings. To end a subscription, disable auto-renewal and allow the current period to end. It will not be possible to immediately cancel a subscription. Refunds are not available for unused portions of a subscription. Subscriptions are subject to FATdrop’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. http://www.fatdrop.co.uk/privacy_policy http://www.fatdrop.co.uk/terms_recipient

About

Crates

This app enhances your music experience by organizing, listening to, and discovering your collection. It syncs your music library privately and offers optional audio file conversion for space-saving. Access Bandcamp, YouTube, and Soundcloud bookmarks, and stream local files from your desktop.

Highlights
  • Music collection management
  • Private music library sync
  • Optional audio file conversion
  • Bandcamp, YouTube, Soundcloud integration
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Remote desktop control
Features
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Crates is a music app for dedicated listeners who truly care about their music collection. Build, organize, and explore your music library across local files and streaming sources - all in one place. Crates Mobile is a companion app to Crates Desktop (Mac & PC). It requires a desktop installation and currently works with Supporter accounts. Crates connects directly to your desktop and syncs your music library securely - no third-party uploads. Your collection stays yours. - Sync your full music library to mobile - Transfer audio files over Wi-Fi in one click - Automatically convert FLAC, WAV, AIFF and more to save space - Play everything from one app (local files + Bandcamp, YouTube, SoundCloud) - Stream your desktop library directly to your phone over Wi-Fi Crates is built for listeners who want control, quality, and a better way to manage their music beyond traditional streaming apps. Join our community on Discord to share feedback, report issues, and help define what comes next. Crates Team

Screenshots

FATdrop3 screens
Crates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FATdrop at 5.0 against Crates's 1.5. FATdrop also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.0). Crates's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FATdrop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FATdrop ships an update every 3 months, Crates every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FATdrop versus Crates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFATdropCrates
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFATdropCRATES Ι.Κ.Ε.

Customer experience

FATdrop

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

Crates

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

FATdrop

No in-app purchases

None

Crates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FATdrop free?
FATdrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crates free?
Crates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FATdrop or Crates?
FATdrop is rated higher. FATdrop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Crates averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do FATdrop or Crates have ads?
Neither FATdrop nor Crates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FATdrop or Crates?
FATdrop ships an update every 3 months, and Crates every 2 months. Most recently, FATdrop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crates on October 24, 2026.

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