Comparison

Marvis Pro vs MusicSmart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Marvis Pro

Enhance your music listening experience with a beautifully presented and highly customizable interface. This app offers powerful features for managing your Apple Music and iTunes library, including advanced sorting, grouping, and filtering options. Rediscover your music collection with detailed media information and artist insights.

Highlights
  • Customizable UI with list and grid layouts
  • Advanced sorting and grouping options
  • Smart filtering with custom rules
  • Detailed media and artist information
  • Last.fm scrobbling support
  • Drag and drop functionality for playlists
Features
Currently charting
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Interact with your music and fall in love with your library all over again. ** Featured on MacStories, 9to5Mac, Cult of Mac, iDownloadBlog, iMore, and more. ** ** App of the Year 2022 - MacStories ** Marvis offers a beautiful presentation of your Music Library with loads of powerful features in a minimalistic yet highly customizable UI. • For Apple Music & iTunes Library. ‣ Supports Apple Music Search, Charts, Listen Now, Radio, and more. ‣ Non-subscribers can search & browse the Apple Music catalog and play 30s preview for all available songs. • Use Drag & Drop to add one or more items to Up Next, Play, or Shuffle. • Advanced Media Details and Artist Info. • List & Grid Layout. Multiple Grid styles to choose from, like Cover Flow. • 40+ App icon choices. • Sort and Group ‣ Sort by Recently Played/Added, Year, Rating, Play Count, and more. ‣ Group Playlists and Genres into Albums, Artists, Composers, etc. • Smart Rules: Filter, Sort, and Limit. • Last.fm support. ‣ The ability to scrobble is included with your purchase. ‣ Advanced features require an additional one-time fee. IMPORTANT: • It is required to have the Music app installed on your device to use Marvis. • Due to iOS restrictions, deleting items from your library or playlists via Marvis is not allowed. Reddit: r/MarvisApp

About

MusicSmart

Instantly discover detailed credits for any song, including songwriting, production, and visual information. It's like an IMDb for music, offering deep insights into the creation process. Access liner notes from within the app or by sharing songs from streaming services.

Highlights
  • Instant song credit lookup
  • Detailed songwriting and composition info
  • Production and performance credits
  • Visuals and marketing details
  • Integration with Apple Music and Spotify
  • Shazam integration for live music
  • High-resolution album art
Features
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Ever wonder who wrote that song? MusicSmart reveals every credit instantly. It’s like IMDb for music. Critically acclaimed by MacStories, 9to5Mac, MacMagazine, and more. MusicSmart aggregates music knowledge from various sources into a powerful and easy-to-use app. With features such as Smart Sections and Roles/Instruments Insights, you can gain a deeper understanding of the music creation process and the responsibilities of each role. Navigate the catalog from within the main app or share music from Apple Music or Spotify to read the details about any song. Shazam is also available, so you can access liner notes and learn more about songs playing around you. Here are some of the credits you can find with MusicSmart: • High-resolution album covers, booklets, disc art, inlays, and more. • Description: Information about the recording process, the backstory behind the song, artists, etc. • Songwriting and Composition: Composer, Arranger, Producer, and more. • Performance and Recording: Vocals, Performer, Programmer, Engineers, Editor, and more. • Marketing and Distribution: A&R, Publishers, Distributors, and more. • Business: Labels, Copyright, and more. • Visuals: Director, Cinematographer, Designer, Visualizer, and more. • Locations: Recorded At, Mixed At, Mastered At, and more. • Instruments: Drums, Shakers, Strings, Guitars, Keyboards, and more. Download MusicSmart today for free to unlock a wealth of knowledge about your favorite music, all in one convenient location! Note: No Apple Music or Spotify subscription is required to use MusicSmart. MusicSmart relies on multiple online sources and databases to find liner notes and credits. The number of details available may vary for each song. Privacy Policy: https://marcosatanaka.com/privacy/music-smart.html Terms of Use: https://marcosatanaka.com/terms/music-smart.html

Screenshots

Marvis Pro4 screens
MusicSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MusicSmart at Free against Marvis Pro's $9.99. MusicSmart also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). Marvis Pro's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 52%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MusicSmart is free to download; Marvis Pro costs $9.99 up front. Marvis Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MusicSmart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marvis Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 274 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Marvis Pro's written reviews are positive against 52% of MusicSmart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marvis Pro ships an update every 8 days, MusicSmart fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Marvis Pro versus MusicSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarvis ProMusicSmart
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.3 (274 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better274
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAditya RajveerLoop Apps LTDA

Customer experience

Marvis Pro

All ratings1,284 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews642 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.1%

MusicSmart

All ratings274 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative39.3%

User reviews

Marvis Pro

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 💎 Excellent Last.fm integration
  • 🎨 Beautiful and polished UI
  • 🔍 Powerful filtering and sorting options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔇 Missing EQ and audio features
  • 📚 Overwhelming customization options
  • 🔍 Difficult to discover new music
  • 🔗 Reliance on Apple Music app for some functions

MusicSmart

From 274 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for music credits lovers
  • 👍 Fantastic background information
  • 👍 Excellent depth of detail
  • 👍 Highly recommended
  • 👍 Essential for Apple Music users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent information quality
  • 🐛 Limited data for classical/jazz albums
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with iTunes purchases
  • 🐛 Crashes when switching tabs
  • 🐛 Lacks search and sorting features

Bugs and requests

Marvis Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent scrobbling to Last.fm
  • Playback issues when switching between apps
  • Metadata not always displaying correctly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Advanced EQ and audio controls
  • Improved music discovery features
  • Ability to edit playlists and queue
  • Dedicated iPad and Apple Watch apps
  • Lyrics integration without third-party apps
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  • Sync settings and configurations across devices

MusicSmart

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Continuous crashes on certain devices
  • Incorrect release dates shown
  • Fails to recognize many albums in library

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integrate with YouTube Music
  • Add lyrics/Genius integration
  • Improve formatting for a more aesthetic look
  • Allow access to liner notes without adding to library
  • Provide musician credits for each track

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Marvis Pro

One-time1
  • Last.fm⁺$5.99
3 purchases

MusicSmart

Subscriptions2
  • MusicSmart Premium$1.991 Month
  • MusicSmart Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • MusicSmart Premium (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Marvis Pro free?
Marvis Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MusicSmart free?
MusicSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Marvis Pro or MusicSmart?
Marvis Pro is rated higher. Marvis Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while MusicSmart averages 4.3 from 274 ratings.
Do Marvis Pro or MusicSmart have ads?
Neither Marvis Pro nor MusicSmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marvis Pro or MusicSmart?
Marvis Pro ships an update every 8 days, and MusicSmart fortnightly. Most recently, Marvis Pro was updated on November 11, 2026 and MusicSmart on November 11, 2026.

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