# CodaMusic vs Gala Music

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gala Music at free with in-app purchases against CodaMusic's subscription. Gala Music also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). CodaMusic's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 87). 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 Gala Music sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gala Music holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodaMusic has 1.7K ratings behind it against 87, 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 100% of Gala Music's.

CodaMusic ships an update every 3 weeks, Gala Music every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodaMusic | Gala Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codamusic/id1468986962/reviews) | **[5.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gala-music/id6476135719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 70 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CODA MUSIC, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468986961) | [Blockchain Game Partners, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683264209) |

## 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


### Gala Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gala-music/id6476135719)

Stream unlimited music without subscriptions or ads. Discover new artists, explore a vast catalog, and enjoy live performances. Support artists with a unique gifting feature and get personalized recommendations.

**Highlights:** Unlimited free music streaming, Ad-free listening experience, Discover new artists daily, Live stream performances, AI-based music suggestions, Create and explore playlists, Support artists with Beats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fame 10 000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 BEATS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fame 50 000 | $4.79 | one-time |
| Battle Box | $6.49 | one-time |
| The Taco Treats Box | $6.49 | one-time |
| The MUSIC Box | $6.99 | one-time |
| 120 BEATS | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fame 100 000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 250 BEATS | $13.99 | one-time |
| 455 BEATS | $23.99 | one-time |
| Spooktober Box | $29.99 | one-time |
| 725 BEATS | $36.99 | one-time |
| Fame 500 000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Art Basel Mystery Box | $57.00 | one-time |
| 1140 BEATS | $57.99 | one-time |
| Fame 1 000 000 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative music platform
- 🎧 Exclusive song releases
- 🤝 Direct artist support
- 🎮 Gamified music experience
- 🏆 Leaderboard rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Needs more mainstream artists
- 📈 Needs work to grow further

**Requested features**

- More mainstream artists onboarded
- Further development for growth


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodaMusic free?

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

### Is Gala Music free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CodaMusic or Gala Music?

Gala Music is rated higher. CodaMusic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Gala Music averages 5.0 from 87 ratings.

### Do CodaMusic or Gala Music have ads?

Neither CodaMusic nor Gala Music shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodaMusic or Gala Music?

CodaMusic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gala Music every 5 days. Most recently, CodaMusic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gala Music on October 14, 2026.

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