# CodaMusic vs REALM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REALM at none against CodaMusic's 5. REALM also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). CodaMusic's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 12) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. REALM asks for nothing beyond the download.

CodaMusic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodaMusic has 1.7K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

CodaMusic ships an update every 3 weeks, REALM weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodaMusic | REALM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codamusic/id1468986962/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realm-music-collaboration/id6736885457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 70 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CODA MUSIC, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468986961) | [Realm World](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773661164) |

## 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


### REALM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realm-music-collaboration/id6736885457)

This platform connects music creators to collaborate, compete, and monetize their skills. Find collaborators, enter challenges, get hired for gigs, and manage projects within a music economy focused on creation and talent.

**Highlights:** Music challenges and competitions, Integrated talent marketplace, AI-powered creator discovery, Project management tools, Skill-based rewards and earning, Connect with other musicians

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodaMusic free?

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

### Is REALM free?

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

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

CodaMusic is rated higher. CodaMusic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while REALM averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do CodaMusic or REALM have ads?

Neither CodaMusic nor REALM shows ads.

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

CodaMusic ships an update every 3 weeks, and REALM weekly. Most recently, CodaMusic was updated on October 24, 2026 and REALM on October 24, 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.*