# SongShift vs Lo

The clearest difference is ads: SongShift at none against Lo's shown. SongShift also leads on chart position (#83 vs unranked). Lo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SongShift sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Lo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SongShift ships an update monthly, Lo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SongShift | Lo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songshift/id1097974566/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SongShift](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404633625) | [Toshihiko Arai](https://appshunter.io/developer/415194231) |

## What reviewers say

### SongShift

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

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Music, #153 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


### Lo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lo-fi-zen/id6812143134)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SongShift free?

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

### Is Lo free?

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

### Do SongShift or Lo have ads?

Lo shows ads; SongShift does not.

### Which is updated more often, SongShift or Lo?

SongShift ships an update monthly, and Lo every 5 days. Most recently, SongShift was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lo on October 31, 2026.

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