# os vs Media Assistant

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: os at none against Media Assistant's 8. os also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Media Assistant's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Media Assistant sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. os asks for nothing beyond the download.

Media Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of os's written reviews are positive against 85% of Media Assistant's.

## The numbers

| Metric | os | Media Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/os-sound-machine/id1222344264/reviews) | **[4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-assistant/id6466176223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Coda Labs Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139019669) | [Duc Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621428751) |

## What reviewers say

### os

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/os-sound-machine/id1222344264)

Create unique sounds by dragging your finger across the screen. This application offers a simple yet engaging way to explore audio textures and generate music.

**Highlights:** Interactive sound generation, Finger-based control, Unique audio textures, Simple interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Media Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-assistant/id6466176223)

Manage your media files, play audio offline, and edit audio with various tools. This app also includes a web browser with a built-in player to enhance your listening experience.

**Highlights:** File and folder management, Offline media playback, Audio editing and tagging, Web browser with audio player, File transfer over WiFi, Batch file renaming

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read Aloud & AUv3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Converter & Joiner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Audio Editor Basic Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| Audio Editor Utilities | $3.99 | one-time |
| Audio Editor De-Reverb | $4.99 | one-time |
| Audio Editor Vocal Removal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Audio Tagger & AUv3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Browser AUv3 + IAA | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is os free?

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

### Is Media Assistant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, os or Media Assistant?

Media Assistant is rated higher. os averages 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Media Assistant averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do os or Media Assistant have ads?

Neither os nor Media Assistant shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*