# Miximum: Smart Playlist Maker — user reviews > 251 indexed App Store user reviews of Miximum by Mike Clay, rated 4.50/5 from 523 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miximum-smart-playlist-maker/id1456153507/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miximum-smart-playlist-maker/id1456153507.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 407 · 4★ 62 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 12 · 1★ 32 ## What do users think of Miximum? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Use it every day - 👍 Exceptional app - 👍 Brilliant app - 👍 Couldn't be easier - 👍 Wonderful app - 👍 Fills missing functionality - 👍 Great range of options - 👍 Highly recommended - 👍 Powerful and flexible - 👍 Brings smart playlists to iOS - 👍 Excellent for playlist management **Cons** - 🐛 Sql results not quite correct - 🐛 Downloaded only rule broken - 🐛 BPM filter not working - 🐛 Crashes on iOS 18 - 🐛 Play count not working - 🐛 Playlist export issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Sql results not quite correct - Downloaded only rule broken - BPM filter not working - Crashes on iOS 18 - Play count not working - Playlist export issues - App crashes on opening **Most requested features** - CarPlay and Shortcuts integration - Folders for organizing mixes - Playlist artwork and description export - Automatic playlist updates - Playlist sorting options - Ability to limit songs per group - Exclude downloaded/owned songs - Filter by language - Sync playlists to Apple Music - Playlist management features (delete, duplicate) - Playlist sorting by release date - Automatic playlist refresh/update ## Newest reviews (15 of 251) ### 4/5 — Used for years *2026-08-18, version 2.1.2* I’ve used this app for years and it’s the main way I filter through my massive library of songs and massive playlists. It’s really great and I would recommend it to anyone with a big library of music. There are a couple things I wish it had, like folders for mixes or a way to only include songs on two playlists (i.e. songs that are on BOTH a dance playlist and a sad playlist) but other than that this is amazing ### 3/5 — Great companion for Apple Music (But still has bugs) *2026-08-09, version 2.1.2* 9 August 2026. Updated from long ago. The cloud sync doesn't work. I have to duplicate by hand all my mixes between my iPhone and my iPad. The Lossless criterion for selecting music from my library only returns videos. If I choose Include All Songs as my source, the UI bunches up the source text label and the first group modifier (any or all groups). So I select Include Library as my only source. The source list and the display of which source is chosen is the most confusing thing about this app. I have to downgrade my 5 star rating to 3 stars. It's a shame because Mike has put so much effort into this app. But the issues I listed make this app increasingly frustrating to use. ### 4/5 — Siri/Shortcuts Actions *2026-08-07, version 2.1.2* The app is great and I love being able to finally create dynamic filters for playlists (or smart playlists). But I’m disappointed to not see any shortcuts actions built in? I feel like that would help a long way. Siri would be able to start playlists you create then. And shortcuts could trigger them off events. ### 2/5 — Can't create new list *2026-02-21, version 2.0.4* Every time I tap “Create New Playlist,” the app immediately crashes. I’ve tried creating through the iPad version of the app but the issue persists. ### 4/5 — Good AI Features *2026-02-16, version 2.0.4* Wish you could add a specific song or 2 as reference for it, also, wish you could make actual playlists rather than just mixes. Have some massive playlists I want to organize. ### 2/5 — Was better *2025-12-04, version 2.0.4* I want star ratings and more ways to group music. ### 4/5 — Really good. *2025-06-10, version 2.0.3* This app does what it says on the tin, and it does it quite well, but I would love a few things to be added. 1. Shortcuts integration. I would love to be able to start playing a mix automatically via the shortcuts app. 2. Skip count. I can filter based on the last skipped date of a song, but not the total skip count. 3. I needed to use the app on my iPad in order to toggle between ‘Match all Groups’ and ‘Match any Group’. The toggle seems to be hidden underneath group 1 on my phone. I’m looking forward to future updates! ### 2/5 — No shortcut “Shuffle” *2025-04-01* Why shortcuts no longer supported? ### 2/5 — Not great for "snapshots" *2025-03-26, version 2.0.3* I got this purely because the description mentioned the ability to create snapshots of playlists. I don't subscribe to Apple Music and instead do everything through the regular Music.app and sync my music with iTunes. However, this always results in random songs disappearing from playlists, or new playlists created on my phone simply not syncing to iTunes. I was hoping this app could help me with snapshotting the contents of playlists to avoid this, but alas, it appears the app merely saves then as copies/new playlists; it's not 'snapshotting' in a way that'll let you avoid any syncing weirdness with iTunes (since the playlists it creates would just experience the same issue as my regular playlists). ### 5/5 — Very powerful *2025-03-20, version 2.0.3* I love that I can create mixes based on multiple artists on the fly, make mixes based on playlists as criteria, and even make mixes based on songs specifically being NOT in certain playlists as criteria. Being able to make any smart playlist away from my computer is very powerful. My one wish is for a way to organize all of my mixes, either by folder or group in some way, but titles can do this if needed. ### 3/5 — Sql results not quite correct *2025-03-18, version 2.0.3* Despite excluding specific terms (eg not containing traccia) these still appear in playlist. I do not know how to contact developer ### 5/5 — Incredible App, Worth Every Penny *2025-03-15, version 2.0.3* Incredible app, been using for years to keep track of and sort my iCloud Music Library ### 4/5 — Beautiful app but need shortcuts integration *2025-03-02, version 2.0.3* The app is a beautiful addition to Apple Music. It’d be great to add shortcuts integration on ios18 ### 3/5 — App is crashing *2025-02-14* Hi, I‘ d very much like to give five stars but my app is crashing on the latest iOS (iPhone 15 Pro Max) when I am long pressing on the Playlist pictures. I hope that can get resolved. ### 5/5 — One of the most important apps I have *2025-01-18, version 2.0.3* Highly recommend this for creating smart playlists. Makes my listening experience so much better. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — no longer works *2026-08-09, version 2.1.2* Apart from my complaint it now dors not work at all. Please sort this out Despite excluding specific terms (eg not containing traccia) these still appear in playlist. I do not know how to contact developer Update: months later, no response at all. Issue still exists, i suspect those criteria have no impact at all 😫 ### 1/5 — Don’t buy! *2026-06-21, version 2.0.4* The worst app ever. Doesn’t work even after you pay for the features. Waste of time and money. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-02-21, version 2.0.4* Huge waste of money. It does not do anything. Please refund purchase. Each “mix” was only one song. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Leider nicht zu bedienen *2025-12-25* Was für eine sinnfreie App. Ich meine die gute Idee verstanden zu haben, wähle zwei bis drei playlist aus und dann… ? Keine Ahnung, alles gedrückt, völlig unklar wie man die Mixerrei nun startet??? ### 1/5 — Sql results not quite correct *2025-11-05, version 2.0.4* Despite excluding specific terms (eg not containing traccia) these still appear in playlist. I do not know how to contact developer Update: months later, no response at all. Issue still exists, i suspect those criteria have no impact at all 😫 ### 1/5 — Used to be great *2024-11-13, version 2.0.3* Downloaded only rule is broken and includes every song in library, regardless of downloaded status. Even in previously working mixes (ie not edited, but when they refresh they now ignore downloaded rule) Reached out through app support link to email. No reply 😔 ### 1/5 — crashes *2024-10-02* it crashes when you try to create new mixes on iOS 18. The latest update doesn’t fix this issue. **Developer response:** Thanks for the report! I will check it out. ### 1/5 — Play Count *2024-05-11, version 2.0.0* Only used because you could so easily see and sort play count. New update doesn’t show the count anymore. No longer a useful app. ### 1/5 — App Crashes Upon Opening *2024-01-20, version 1.6.5* I just downloaded the app, and already it crashes repeatedly as soon as I open it on my iPhone 13 Pro with iOS 17.2.1 ### 1/5 — Not working *2023-12-09, version 1.6.5* I hoped that now that music is broken in older iPads I could maybe make use of my subscription with a 3rd party app. It’s still not working so I’ll cancel my purchase. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Still A Great App *2026-08-29, version 2.1.5* Useful for creating smart playlists on your iPhone. I use it to make playlists from multiple playlists with multiple variables. It replaces some of the functionality that was removed from iTunes years ago. Had it years, still use it regularly, and it’s still getting updates. Highly recommended. I just updated this review August 2026. ### 5/5 — Last played date is back ! *2026-08-28, version 2.1.4* Wish there was a way to pin “Last played” to the top of the preferences menu. One of my top 5 apps- my go to for music! I love that I can listen to my last played song next! Thanks for bringing back the date the song was last played! ### 5/5 — Huge fan *2026-07-31, version 2.1* Been using it for a while now. The strength of the app is its simplicity of use, versatility of function and unbeatable price. It fills all the gaps that I found in Apple Music. Love it. Well done. ### 5/5 — Wonderful app! *2026-05-31, version 2.0.4* Updated Review: I’m wondering if there’s a bug in the “In Library” / “Not in Library” filter? I’m frequently getting songs that are in the library in the “Not in Library” results. Otherwise, it’s still one of my most used apps on my phone! Previous Review: The updated version feels fresher and faster, so huge kudos! I love the addition of the delete group confirmation. I hate that I love it, but accidentally tapping that bit me in the butt so many times… Curious why the star rating rule was changed from tappable stars? Not a big deal, but I found the previous usage easier. Maybe the app’s coding is easier this way? I noticed that the “Loved” selection wasn’t replaced by “Favorites” in the scroll picker. Not an issue for me, but might be confusing for newer users. Lastly, I have to admit that I don’t love the new edit screen. I’m probably the exception as I have tons of playlists in my library and scrolling through them left and right takes MUCH longer. Overall, love the app and am grateful for the regular updates! I’d be crushed if this app ever went away! I really use it a ton! Thanks! Original Review: This is easily one of my most used apps on my phone! One issue I recently ran into is that I ran into results that included Audiobooks from the books app? Any way to exclude these from the results? Maybe this one is just me continually fat fingering my screen, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tapped the text space when editing a rule and accidentally hit the delete button that deletes the whole group… That REALLY sucks… Also, is there a way to include/exclude music videos? Awesome work! I love this app! ### 5/5 — Bloody Brilliant *2026-04-15, version 2.0.4* Well worth £2.99 ### 5/5 — I use it every day! *2026-01-06, version 2.0.4* I can’t recommend this app enough, I love and use it daily. Love the ability to have smart playlists that can be randomized by album. My only dream feature would be CarPlay and Shortcuts integration. ### 5/5 — Much love & a suggestion *2025-10-29, version 2.0.4* Thank you for doing what Apple should have already done!! Suggestions Maybe add sort by star ratings? Also folders as a source for mixes?? ### 5/5 — Exceptional App *2025-10-20, version 2.0.3* I’ve been looking for a smart playlist app that does random sets for playlists and this one does it so well, thank you to the developer for making this app. ### 5/5 — Makes for great smart playlists! *2025-05-14, version 2.0.3* This type of feature is wholly missing in Apple Music, which makes Apple Music app DUMB! Great solution!!! I'd be happy to pay an annual simple fee; $5.99. ### 5/5 — Just brilliant *2025-04-21, version 2.0.3* Can’t love this app anymore than five stars but I would if I could. Provides a fantastic playlist creator really easily - if you have a massive music library it’s even better ! Highly Recommended. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*