# SubStreamer vs ChopNotSlop

The clearest difference is rating: ChopNotSlop at 4.8 against SubStreamer's 4.0. ChopNotSlop also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 131). SubStreamer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChopNotSlop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. SubStreamer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChopNotSlop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChopNotSlop has 3.6K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of SubStreamer's written reviews are positive against 74% of ChopNotSlop's.

SubStreamer ships an update every 2 weeks, ChopNotSlop every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubStreamer | ChopNotSlop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/substreamer/id1012991665/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chopnotslop/id1131680176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 131 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **73.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gaven Henry](https://appshunter.io/developer/925249622) | [Chopstars ent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450765684) |

## What reviewers say

### SubStreamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/substreamer/id1012991665)

Access and stream your personal music library from a Subsonic-compatible server on your mobile device. Enjoy offline playback, personalized mixes, and detailed listening analytics without ads or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Stream and download music library, Offline listening with background processing, Personalized smart mixes, Listening analytics and scrobbling, Playlist and library management, Background playback with lock screen controls, Open source

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and modern UI design
- ⚡ Clean, intuitive interface
- 🎵 Excellent Navidrome server compatibility
- 📱 Works seamlessly with self-hosted music servers
- 🔄 Reliable background playback functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent playback failures and stalling
- 🐛 Random crashes during playback
- 🐛 Scrobbling not working reliably
- 🐛 Large file playback issues (10MB+)
- 🐛 AirPlay/Apple TV streaming broken

**Reported bugs**

- Songs fail to play without double-pressing play button
- Playback stops with 4 seconds remaining in track
- Skipping back crashes the app
- Large files (10MB+) require pause-then-play to start
- Scrobbling fails despite server support

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support for in-car use
- Traditional Chinese language support
- Simplified Chinese language support
- All-songs library view (not just albums/artists)
- Lyrics API integration


### ChopNotSlop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chopnotslop/id1131680176)

Experience the iconic chopped and screwed music genre. This app keeps the legacy of DJ Screw alive, featuring music from The Chopstars and continuing the vision of OG Ron C. Immerse yourself in the sounds that defined a sub-genre.

**Highlights:** Chopped and screwed music genre, Music from The Chopstars, Honoring DJ Screw's legacy, OG Ron C's vision, Sub-genre preservation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Monthly (1-month free) | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great chopped and screwed music
- 🔥 Excellent selection of DJs and mixes
- 🎧 Provides a unique listening experience
- 🔊 Captures the authentic Houston sound

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Search function not working properly
- 📥 Downloaded content not saving consistently
- 🔊 Ads interrupting the listening experience
- 🔌 Stability issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Songs getting stuck on repeat
- Mixtapes and albums disappearing from the library
- Playback issues and audio cutting out
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add a paid subscription option to remove ads
- Improve the search and browsing functionality
- Implement a reliable system to save downloaded content
- Expand the selection of artists and mixtapes
- Optimize the app for better performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubStreamer free?

SubStreamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChopNotSlop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SubStreamer or ChopNotSlop?

ChopNotSlop is rated higher. SubStreamer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while ChopNotSlop averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do SubStreamer or ChopNotSlop have ads?

ChopNotSlop shows ads; SubStreamer does not.

### Which is updated more often, SubStreamer or ChopNotSlop?

SubStreamer ships an update every 2 weeks, and ChopNotSlop every 4 months. Most recently, SubStreamer was updated on September 22, 2026 and ChopNotSlop on September 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.*