# Car Audio vs Music Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Car Audio at 76% against Music Plus's 14%. Car Audio also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.5). Music Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Music Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Car Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Car Audio's written reviews are positive against 14% of Music Plus's.

Car Audio ships an update every 2 months, Music Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Audio | Music Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-audio/id1011824786/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-plus-player-extensions/id1626398921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Yamaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/807002600) | [Hangzhou Gongshu District Xiangde Software Development Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626398328) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-audio/id1011824786)

A music player designed for in-car use, featuring a landscape interface and simplified controls. It prioritizes ease of use while driving, with integrated map display for navigation.

**Highlights:** Landscape mode playback, Optimized for car use, Easy-to-use interface, Integrated map display, Music playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |


### Music Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-plus-player-extensions/id1626398921)

Enhance your music listening experience with a third-party player offering landscape mode, easy song addition, and customizable artwork display. Enjoy intuitive controls and quick library management for seamless music enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Landscape playback mode, Quick song addition to library, Lock screen widget for song addition, High-quality artwork saving, Customizable text sharing for music

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music Plus Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Plus Pro EA | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Audio free?

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

### Is Music Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Car Audio or Music Plus?

Car Audio is rated higher. Car Audio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Music Plus averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Car Audio or Music Plus have ads?

Car Audio shows ads; Music Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Car Audio or Music Plus?

Car Audio ships an update every 2 months, and Music Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Car Audio was updated on October 15, 2026 and Music Plus on October 24, 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.*