# CodaMusic vs OpenWav

The clearest difference is monetization model: OpenWav at free with in-app purchases against CodaMusic's subscription. OpenWav also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 66%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). CodaMusic's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 165). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CodaMusic sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OpenWav sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OpenWav holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodaMusic has 1.7K ratings behind it against 165, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CodaMusic's written reviews are positive against 97% of OpenWav's.

CodaMusic ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenWav every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodaMusic | OpenWav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codamusic/id1468986962/reviews) | **[4.9 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwav/id6447367844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 165 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **97.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 69 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CODA MUSIC, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468986961) | [OP3N, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593527314) |

## What reviewers say

### CodaMusic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codamusic/id1468986962)

Stream over 130 million songs with a social network integrated for music discovery. Share songs, playlists, and connect with artists and friends. Enjoy ad-free listening and exclusive artist content.

**Highlights:** 130M+ song library, Ad-free streaming, Offline listening, Artist exclusives, Social music feed, Community discovery, Personal profiles

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coda Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan | $13.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $22.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent music discovery
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 High-quality audio
- 🤝 Strong social features
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- ⛔ Limited song/artist selection for some users
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to use
- 🔒 Restricted skips/song changes without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inability to play any music
- Inconsistent song skipping functionality

**Requested features**

- Add lyrics support
- Integrate local music files
- Ability to unlike individual songs from albums
- Add genre-based recommendations
- Improve volume controls when casting to other devices


### OpenWav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwav/id6447367844)

This platform empowers independent musicians to release music, sell merchandise, and host events. Artists can build direct fan communities, own their data, and monetize their work without upfront costs or ads.

**Highlights:** Release music and exclusive drops, Design and sell custom merchandise, Create events and sell tickets, Build exclusive fan communities, Track sales and own fan data, Direct fan support and engagement

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love feat. Bruno Mars (Orig... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive content | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nature sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beauty of Kerala’s landscape | $0.99 | one-time |
| DJ old school set with the OG | $0.99 | one-time |
| here’s the full episode of ... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.29 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speaking in Tongues | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADDICT | $1.99 | one-time |
| #TheEPChronicles FEMME FATALE | $1.99 | one-time |
| New demo | $1.99 | one-time |
| LIVE PRODUCTION Delilah | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flower Timelapse | $1.99 | one-time |
| BTS: Bohan’s new album stud... | $1.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Never Did I | $2.99 | one-time |
| #TheArchives unreleased song | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kevin Woo debuting Deja Vu ... | $4.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and responsive
- 💡 Great concept for artists
- 🚀 Flexibility in monetizing art
- 🤝 Authentic partnership opportunities
- 🛍️ Easy merch creation and selling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Reviews read like ads
- 🤔 Potential astroturfing of reviews
- 🤔 Reliance on AI for content

**Reported bugs**

- Minor bugs in new platforms

**Requested features**

- Partnership with TIDAL for integration
- Live streaming with gift earning functionality like TikTok


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodaMusic free?

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

### Is OpenWav free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CodaMusic or OpenWav?

OpenWav is rated higher. CodaMusic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while OpenWav averages 4.9 from 165 ratings.

### Do CodaMusic or OpenWav have ads?

Neither CodaMusic nor OpenWav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodaMusic or OpenWav?

CodaMusic ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenWav every 9 days. Most recently, CodaMusic was updated on September 24, 2026 and OpenWav on September 23, 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.*