# 机核 vs 猫王妙播Pro

The clearest difference is rating: 机核 at 4.8 against 猫王妙播Pro's 2.7. 机核 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (73% vs 48%). 猫王妙播Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 机核 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 6 months and 猫王妙播Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

机核 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 机核 has 322 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of 机核's written reviews are positive against 48% of 猫王妙播Pro's.

机核 ships an update every 5 days, 猫王妙播Pro every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 机核 | 猫王妙播Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1095283476/reviews)** | [2.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1402502317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **322** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GCORES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327764194) | [Chengdu Yundong Huizhi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556378805) |

## What reviewers say

### 机核

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1095283476)

This app is a next-generation gaming culture community. It offers original radio shows and video content, exclusive audiobooks, and interest-based communities for in-depth discussions. Explore game-related knowledge, culture, history, and more.

**Highlights:** Original radio shows, Exclusive audiobooks, Interest-based communities, Visual radio timeline, Playlist and topic recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPASS会员连续半年订阅 | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| GPASS会员连续一年订阅 | $39.99 | per year |
| 40G币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 45G币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 有声书《克苏鲁神话 III》 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 有声书《莱博维茨的赞歌》 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 有声书《安德的游戏》 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50G币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 60G币 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 73G币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 68G币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 88G币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 108G币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 123G币 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 153G币 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 机核GPASS半年会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 机核GPASS一年会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 有声书套装《猎魔人 1-7 册》 | $46.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Excellent game industry media
- 🔊 High-quality podcast content
- 💻 Convenient app experience
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Suboptimal search functionality
- 🔒 Login and account problems

**Reported bugs**

- App failing to load or open
- Playback issues and audio problems
- Inconsistent performance and stability
- Account verification and login failures

**Requested features**

- Add iPad app support
- Improve podcast organization and categorization
- Implement offline playback and download options
- Introduce user account management features


### 猫王妙播Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1402502317)

This app curates personalized music channels for users of specific audio hardware, allowing them to discover and collect their favorite tracks. It offers a unique listening experience by letting users customize channels for various moods and activities, and seamlessly integrates with compatible devices for easy playback.

**Highlights:** Personalized music channels, Customizable channel content, Sync and collect favorite music, Seamless integration with hardware, Easy music discovery

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 沙漠的水-maf（单曲） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 第七颗星球-77（单曲） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 制作特辑：小王子和电子乐的星际漫游（单曲） | $0.99 | one-time |
| B612:太空漫游（专辑） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6猫币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30猫币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 88猫币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 108猫币 | $15.99 | one-time |
| 208猫币 | $30.99 | one-time |
| 388猫币 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 机核 free?

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

### Is 猫王妙播Pro free?

猫王妙播Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 机核 or 猫王妙播Pro?

机核 is rated higher. 机核 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while 猫王妙播Pro averages 2.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do 机核 or 猫王妙播Pro have ads?

机核 shows ads; 猫王妙播Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, 机核 or 猫王妙播Pro?

机核 ships an update every 5 days, and 猫王妙播Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, 机核 was updated on October 25, 2026 and 猫王妙播Pro on October 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.*