# Zolo Life vs Plexamp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plexamp at 75% against Zolo Life's 12%. Plexamp also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (10K vs 75). Zolo Life's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plexamp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Zolo Life asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plexamp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plexamp has 10K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Zolo Life's written reviews are positive against 75% of Plexamp's.

Zolo Life ships an update every 3 weeks, Plexamp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zolo Life | Plexamp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zolo-life/id1280213084/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plexamp/id1500797510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### Zolo Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zolo-life/id1280213084)

Enhance your wireless earphone experience with advanced controls and settings. Manage connection status, battery life, and customize audio with EQ and transparency adjustments. Access software updates and locate lost devices for seamless listening.

**Highlights:** Check earphone status, Voice assistant setup, Adjust EQ settings, Control transparency, Software updates, Find lost earphones

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎧 Good sound quality (earbuds)
- 🎧 Comfortable fit (earbuds)
- 🎧 Durable charging case
- 👍 Easy initial connection (sometimes)
- 👍 Transparency mode useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 App doesn't detect earbuds
- 🐛 One earbud not working
- 🐛 Uneven sound volume between earbuds
- 🐛 Poor call quality

**Reported bugs**

- App cannot detect earbuds even when connected via Bluetooth
- One earbud not functioning
- Uneven sound volume between left and right earbuds
- Poor audio quality during phone calls
- App crashes when attempting to change settings

**Requested features**

- Customizable equalizer
- More EQ presets (Rock, Hip-Hop, etc.)
- Battery level display
- Adjustable transparency level
- Widget for transparency mode


### Plexamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plexamp/id1500797510)

A dedicated music player for your Plex library, offering audiophile-grade playback features, stunning visuals, and personalized radio stations. Enjoy your music collection with advanced customization and offline listening options.

**Highlights:** Audiophile-grade playback (gapless, EQ, loudness leveling), Hypnotic visualizers and UltraBlur backgrounds, Personalized radio stations and Mix Builder, Offline listening for playlists and stations, Powerful search and playback history, Customizable themes and artist exploration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plex Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plex Pass | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plex Pass | $979.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best player ever
- 👍 Gorgeous cover flow
- 👍 Flexible, fun, and friendly
- 👍 Beautiful app that functions well
- 👍 Exceptional user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 List by folder is an insult
- 🐛 Offline music experience not great
- 🐛 Hopeless tagging
- 🐛 Can't download full playlists
- 🐛 Slow downloads

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when offline
- Search function broken
- Slow library loading
- Unreliable downloads
- Incompatibility with certain car systems

**Requested features**

- Repeat functionality
- Ability to edit metadata
- Better offline management and browsing
- Apple Watch app
- Airplay and casting support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zolo Life free?

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

### Is Plexamp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zolo Life or Plexamp?

Plexamp is rated higher. Zolo Life averages 2.2 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Plexamp averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do Zolo Life or Plexamp have ads?

Neither Zolo Life nor Plexamp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zolo Life or Plexamp?

Zolo Life ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plexamp every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zolo Life was updated on October 24, 2026 and Plexamp on October 29, 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.*