# SongShift vs Within Temptation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Within Temptation at 100% against SongShift's 49%. Within Temptation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SongShift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SongShift sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Within Temptation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Within Temptation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SongShift has 67K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of SongShift's written reviews are positive against 100% of Within Temptation's.

SongShift ships an update every 2 weeks, Within Temptation every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SongShift | Within Temptation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songshift/id1097974566/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/within-temptation/id6443700039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SongShift](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404633625) | [Within Temptation Entertainment BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518840221) |

## What reviewers say

### SongShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songshift/id1097974566)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Music, #139 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Easily move your music library, including albums, playlists, and songs, between different music streaming services. Share playlists with friends across platforms and even via social media.

**Highlights:** Transfer music between services, Share playlists across platforms, Review and confirm song matches, Batch transfer setup, Monitor playlists for new songs, Share playlists via social media

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SongShift Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| SongShift Pro: Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| SongShift Pro⁺: Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| SongShift Pro: Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| SongShift Pro⁺: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| SongShift Pro Yearly (Family) | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |
| SongShift Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfers
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for switching between music services
- 🚀 Seamless playlist transfers
- 👍 Convenient way to manage music libraries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent song matching
- 🐛 Incomplete transfers and missing songs
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnection issues with music services
- Stuck or failed transfer processes
- Incorrect song substitutions
- Playlist duplication problems

**Requested features**

- Improved song matching algorithms
- Background processing and notifications
- Bulk transfer options
- Better error handling and recovery
- Support for more music services


### Within Temptation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/within-temptation/id6443700039)

Explore the world of a legendary dark anthemic music group. Discover their latest album and tour information, and connect with their powerful soundscapes that have captivated audiences for over two decades.

**Highlights:** Latest album information, Tour dates and locations, Band's musical journey, Connect with their soundscapes, Updates on the band

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SongShift free?

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

### Is Within Temptation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SongShift or Within Temptation?

Within Temptation is rated higher. SongShift averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Within Temptation averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do SongShift or Within Temptation have ads?

Within Temptation shows ads; SongShift does not.

### Which is updated more often, SongShift or Within Temptation?

SongShift ships an update every 2 weeks, and Within Temptation every 16 months. Most recently, SongShift was updated on October 15, 2026 and Within Temptation on September 23, 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.*