# MusicBee Remote vs flo

The clearest difference is ads: flo at none against MusicBee Remote's shown. flo also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (65% vs 54%). MusicBee Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MusicBee Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and flo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for MusicBee Remote against 3.8 for flo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of MusicBee Remote's written reviews are positive against 65% of flo's.

MusicBee Remote ships an update fortnightly, flo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MusicBee Remote | flo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbee-remote/id1476671144/reviews) | **[3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flo-navidrome-client/id6529533140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **65.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniil Zubach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457839161) | [Fariz Rizaldy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756459655) |

## What reviewers say

### MusicBee Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbee-remote/id1476671144)

Control your MusicBee player remotely from your iOS device. Manage playback, view track information, access your library, and even edit metadata. Offers a premium subscription for enhanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Playback controls, Now playing artwork and info, Lyrics support, Rate songs, Edit upcoming tracks, Browse library, Edit metadata tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Access to Lock Screen Controls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Detailed Track Information | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for iPhone
- 👍 Works well for PC
- 👍 Clean and responsive interface
- 👍 Excellent interface
- 👍 Really convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Greedy pricing model
- 💰 Subscription required
- 💰 High one-off payment
- 💰 Ads present
- 💰 Expensive premium version

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to network
- Connection failed
- Display still shows old artist/title
- App crashes randomly
- Keeps telling me connection unsuccessful

**Requested features**

- Option to switch audio output to phone
- Ability to browse specific folders
- Support for more than one subfolder level for playlists
- Ability to stream to smart speakers
- Option to start AutoDJ based on song choice


### flo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flo-navidrome-client/id6529533140)

Stream your music library from a Navidrome server with this client. Enjoy offline playback, gapless audio, and support for various formats. Browse your collection, shuffle, repeat, and more, all while saving battery and bandwidth.

**Highlights:** Offline playback, Gapless playback, Supports multiple audio formats, Browse music collection, Shuffle and repeat, Album cover art, Lock-screen integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dinner | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MusicBee Remote free?

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

### Is flo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MusicBee Remote or flo?

flo is rated higher. MusicBee Remote averages 3.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while flo averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do MusicBee Remote or flo have ads?

MusicBee Remote shows ads; flo does not.

### Which is updated more often, MusicBee Remote or flo?

MusicBee Remote ships an update fortnightly, and flo every 5 weeks. Most recently, MusicBee Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and flo on October 27, 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.*