# Playlist Lab vs Gridstreamr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gridstreamr at 100% against Playlist Lab's 0%. Gridstreamr also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 27 months). Playlist Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playlist Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Gridstreamr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gridstreamr holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Playlist Lab's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gridstreamr's.

Playlist Lab ships an update every 27 months, Gridstreamr every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playlist Lab | Gridstreamr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlist-lab/id1223527312/reviews) | **[4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridstreamr/id6747927773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Schardt](https://appshunter.io/developer/352273485) | [Luis Simoes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823452600) |

## What reviewers say

### Playlist Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlist-lab/id1223527312)

This app allows users to create and edit music playlists with intuitive drag-and-drop functionality. It supports tracks from iTunes and audio files, offering advanced sorting and crossfading features for a seamless listening experience. Enjoy real-time audio spectrum displays during playback.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop playlist creation, Create playlists from artists, composers, or genres, Edit track genre and rating, Sort tracks by various criteria, Random sorting with shuffle preview, Automatic and manual crossfading, Real-time audio spectrum display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authoring | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features | $4.99 | one-time |


### Gridstreamr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridstreamr/id6747927773)

Consolidate all your streaming services into one intelligent platform. Manage, organize, and stream live TV, movies, and series from multiple sources with customizable playlists and advanced playback features.

**Highlights:** Unified IPTV management, Customizable linked playlists, Secure playlist sharing, Multi-source connectivity, Advanced playback engine, Seamless cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| GAI 500 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playlist Lab free?

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

### Is Gridstreamr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playlist Lab or Gridstreamr?

Gridstreamr is rated higher. Playlist Lab averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Gridstreamr averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Playlist Lab or Gridstreamr have ads?

Neither Playlist Lab nor Gridstreamr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playlist Lab or Gridstreamr?

Playlist Lab ships an update every 27 months, and Gridstreamr every 6 days. Most recently, Playlist Lab was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gridstreamr on October 24, 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.*