# Spotify Kids vs Kindermusik

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kindermusik at 91% against Spotify Kids's 29%. Kindermusik also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and monetization model (free vs subscription). Spotify Kids's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 80). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Kindermusik holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spotify Kids has 3.5K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Spotify Kids's written reviews are positive against 91% of Kindermusik's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spotify Kids | Kindermusik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotify-kids/id1470209570/reviews) | **[4.9 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kindermusik/id1498326621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spotify](https://appshunter.io/developer/324684583) | [Kindermusik International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068252771) |

## What reviewers say

### Spotify Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotify-kids/id1470209570)

This app provides a safe and fun environment for children to discover music. It features singalongs, soundtracks, and playlists curated for young listeners, allowing them to explore their musical tastes without explicit content. Children can create their own accounts and listen to their favorite tracks offline.

**Highlights:** Dedicated kids' accounts, Explicit content filtering, Expert-curated playlists, Offline music playback, Personalized content by age

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 🚀 Love the app
- 👍 Pretty good
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs more songs
- 🐛 Limited content
- 🐛 Lacking in features
- 🐛 Useless if no premium
- 🐛 Disappointing selection

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Offline playback problems
- Crashing and performance issues
- Syncing and sharing problems

**Requested features**

- Add more variety and artist options
- Allow parents to control content
- Add ability to create playlists
- Implement shuffle and repeat features
- Add lyrics display


### Kindermusik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kindermusik/id1498326621)

This app offers a free, at-home music and movement experience for young children. Access a library of songs, games, narrated books, and interactive instrument play designed to boost early development and foster a love of learning.

**Highlights:** Age-appropriate music and games, Narrated books, Instrument play, Save favorites and create playlists, Themed albums, Instrument guessing games, Search for classes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music variety
- 🎮 Fun instrument play-along
- 📚 Includes books and activities
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Songs not loading
- 🐛 Tracks misordered/missing
- 🔋 App overheats phone
- 📚 Books not visible

**Reported bugs**

- Albums not loading, showing "No songs on the playlist"
- Songs often don't play
- Tracks are misordered and missing
- App overheats phone

**Requested features**

- Make books visible in the app
- Address "No songs in playlist" error


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spotify Kids free?

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

### Is Kindermusik free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spotify Kids or Kindermusik?

Kindermusik is rated higher. Spotify Kids averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Kindermusik averages 4.9 from 80 ratings.

### Do Spotify Kids or Kindermusik have ads?

Neither Spotify Kids nor Kindermusik shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spotify Kids or Kindermusik?

Spotify Kids ships an update monthly, and Kindermusik monthly. Most recently, Spotify Kids was updated on November 9, 2026 and Kindermusik on November 3, 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.*