# aSong vs Osmo Pager

The clearest difference is update cadence: Osmo Pager at every 2 days against aSong's every 5 months. Osmo Pager also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). aSong's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aSong sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Osmo Pager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for aSong against 5.0 for Osmo Pager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Pager has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

aSong ships an update every 5 months, Osmo Pager every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aSong | Osmo Pager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asong/id1336478870/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-pager/id6763806609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宝利 翟](https://appshunter.io/developer/659220940) | [Tahoe Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856440458) |

## What reviewers say

### aSong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asong/id1336478870)

This lightweight audio player focuses on single-track playback with repeat functionality. It offers fast startup, supports various file import methods, and allows bookmarking and loop saving. Earphone remote control is also fully supported.

**Highlights:** Single audio repeat playback, Lightning fast startup, Local/iCloud/cross-app file import/export, Bookmark and loop management, Save loops as new audio files, Earphone remote control support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Bookmarks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock unlimited AB loops | $1.99 | one-time |


### Osmo Pager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-pager/id6763806609)

This companion app allows you to customize notification filters for a minimalist e-ink device.  Optimize battery life, set focus timers, and use voice commands to manage alerts and reminders without constantly checking your phone.

**Highlights:** Custom notification filters, Battery optimization, Focus block timers, Configurable alert sounds, Voice commands

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Osmo+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Osmo+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Osmo+ Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aSong free?

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

### Is Osmo Pager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aSong or Osmo Pager?

aSong and Osmo Pager are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do aSong or Osmo Pager have ads?

Neither aSong nor Osmo Pager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aSong or Osmo Pager?

aSong ships an update every 5 months, and Osmo Pager every 2 days. Most recently, aSong was updated on October 12, 2026 and Osmo Pager on October 8, 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.*