# Decoupled vs Plum Music Player

The clearest difference is rating: Decoupled at 4.4 against Plum Music Player's 3.6. Decoupled also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (88% vs 56%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plum Music Player sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Decoupled asks for nothing beyond the download.

Decoupled holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decoupled has 123 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Decoupled's written reviews are positive against 56% of Plum Music Player's.

Decoupled ships an update every 6 days, Plum Music Player every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decoupled | Plum Music Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decoupled/id1382409837/reviews)** | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plum-music-player/id1441625664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tamas Zahola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382409836) | [Adam Wienconek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331897870) |

## What reviewers say

### Decoupled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decoupled/id1382409837)

This app is for serious music lovers who own their music collection. It supports a wide range of high-fidelity audio formats and offers advanced playback features like gapless playback and an equalizer. Sync your music library easily via USB, FTP, or WebDAV.

**Highlights:** Plays FLAC, Opus, Ogg, ALAC, MP3, AAC, WAV, Gapless playback, 10-band equalizer, USB, iTunes File Sharing sync, FTP, WebDAV, Web browser sync, Hardware codec utilization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent FLAC and lossless audio support
- 👍 Simple, minimalist, intuitive interface
- 🆓 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🔒 Privacy-focused, no tracking or data collection
- 🚀 Fast and lightweight performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No shuffle feature
- ❌ No playlist creation capability
- ❌ No repeat/loop functionality
- ❌ Limited library browsing options
- 🐛 Metadata tag sensitivity causes album splitting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when transferring files via web interface
- App crashes permanently with .nfo files in album folders
- Pause button doesn't update, audio continues playing
- Album art not displaying for M4A files
- WAV files not appearing in library after adding

**Requested features**

- Shuffle and shuffle all songs functionality
- Playlist creation and management
- Repeat/loop single song or album
- Play all songs feature with sorting options
- CarPlay integration


### Plum Music Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plum-music-player/id1441625664)

This music player offers a beautiful interface that prioritizes your music library, supporting both Apple Music and Spotify. Organize your albums, artists, and playlists with custom folders and easily manage your playback queue. Enjoy a streamlined listening experience with simple gestures and deep personalization.

**Highlights:** Integrates with Apple Music and Spotify libraries, Customizable folders for albums, artists, and playlists, Queue Builder for managing playback, Landscape mode with 'Album Flow', Last.fm integration for scrobbling, Simple gestures for one-hand usage, Deep personalization options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plum+ Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Tiny Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic Player UI | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plum+ Lifetime Promo | $12.99 | one-time |
| Full version unlock | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Elegant visual interface
- 🎶 Favorite music app on iPad
- 💎 Hidden gem of the App Store
- 💽 Album-first approach for Spotify
- 🗂️ Useful folders for library management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when pressing and holding
- 🐛 Freezes when skipping tracks
- 🐛 Only shows limited artists/albums
- 🐛 Constant errors and disconnects
- 🐛 Repeating and looping playlists

**Reported bugs**

- Surf icon doesn't work
- Crashes when pressing and holding on a song
- Freezes when trying to skip tracks from 'Songs' view
- Only shows 2 artists and albums
- Constant errors (too many requests try again later)

**Requested features**

- More sideloading options via iPadOS folders
- What's new section from following
- Ability to select multiple items for bulk playlisting/favoriting
- Landscape mode integration
- Option to play song with a simple tap


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decoupled free?

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

### Is Plum Music Player free?

Plum Music Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Decoupled or Plum Music Player?

Decoupled is rated higher. Decoupled averages 4.4 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Plum Music Player averages 3.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do Decoupled or Plum Music Player have ads?

Neither Decoupled nor Plum Music Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Decoupled or Plum Music Player?

Decoupled ships an update every 6 days, and Plum Music Player every 4 weeks. Most recently, Decoupled was updated on November 2, 2026 and Plum Music Player on November 2, 2026.

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