Comparison

Plexamp vs Submerge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plexamp

A dedicated music player for your Plex library, offering audiophile-grade playback features, stunning visuals, and personalized radio stations. Enjoy your music collection with advanced customization and offline listening options.

Highlights
  • Audiophile-grade playback (gapless, EQ, loudness leveling)
  • Hypnotic visualizers and UltraBlur backgrounds
  • Personalized radio stations and Mix Builder
  • Offline listening for playlists and stations
  • Powerful search and playback history
  • Customizable themes and artist exploration
Features
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** You'll need a Plex Media Server and a Plex account to use this app ** Plexamp is the answer to the question "what would happen if you gave a handful of Plex music and pixel nerds a few cocktails and free rein to create the app of their dreams?" Plexamp is a beautiful, dedicated Plex music player with tons of goodies for audiophile purists, music curators, and music fans of all ages looking for their next aural fix. SUPER AUDIO PLAYER Loudness leveling, true gapless playback, Sweet Fades™, soft transitions, a configurable preamp, a 7-band EQ, and more. Perfection for golden ears, buttery smooth touches for the rest of us. Custom pre-caching so your music keeps playing, because sometimes life brings you through tunnels. MUSIC TO YOUR EYES Experience your music collection like you’ve never seen it before, with our UltraBlur backgrounds, over a dozen hypnotic visualizers, and four visual themes to satisfy every taste. FIND YOUR FIX Radios built from your library and your cooler friends' collections. Travel through time, pick a style or mood, or listen album-by-album like the purist you are. Use the Mix Builder to explore and craft your perfect blend. Explore your personal charts and see what you were into last Fall or your top albums from the 60s. OFFLINE BLISS Grab a few hours of your favorite playlist or stations with just a few taps. Download a custom mix or artist radio for the plane. Simple but powerful offline support for when you’re in the woods or run out of cellular data. IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS Powerful search. Playback activity history. Swipe-up play queue peeking. Fun artist explorations. As many settings and tweaks as our resident UXpert let us add. ENTERPRISE CLASS CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Just kidding. It's a music player. Follow us on Twitter @plexamp or Mastodon https://mstdn.social/@plexamp See the terms of service at https://www.plex.tv/about/privacy-legal/plex-terms-of-service/

About

Submerge

Discover a world of underground music with curated radio stations featuring indie, electronic, hip-hop, and experimental genres. Enjoy seamless streaming on the go with Apple CarPlay and AirPlay support, and stay updated with smart notifications for new releases and events.

Highlights
  • Curated underground music stations
  • Apple CarPlay support
  • AirPlay streaming
  • Smart notifications for new tracks
  • Real-time listener interaction
  • Dark mode and minimal UI
Features
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Submerge – Underground Music Radio Go deeper than the mainstream. Submerge connects you with a world of underground music radio stations, streaming the freshest indie, electronic, hip-hop, and experimental sounds from across the globe. Features: Stream Curated Stations: Handpicked underground stations featuring emerging artists and niche genres. Apple CarPlay Support: Take your listening experience on the road with a seamless CarPlay interface. Now with AirPlay: Stream directly to your favorite speakers, Apple TV, and AirPlay-compatible devices. Smart Notifications: Be the first to know when new tracks drop or special events go live—tailored to your listening tastes. Interact in real time with listeners from around the globe. Dark Mode & Minimal UI: Designed for distraction-free listening, day or night. Whether you're discovering new sounds or following your favorite underground scenes, Submerge puts the culture at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Plexamp4 screens
Submerge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Submerge at none against Plexamp's 3. Submerge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Plexamp's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plexamp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Submerge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Submerge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plexamp has 10K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plexamp ships an update every 2 weeks, Submerge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Plexamp versus Submerge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlexampSubmerge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB29 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPlex Inc.Submerge, Limited Liability Company

Customer experience

Plexamp

All ratings9,958 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,595 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative17.9%

Submerge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Plexamp

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when offline
  • Search function broken
  • Slow library loading
  • Unreliable downloads
  • Incompatibility with certain car systems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Repeat functionality
  • Ability to edit metadata
  • Better offline management and browsing
  • Apple Watch app
  • Airplay and casting support
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  • Customizable home screen and layout

Submerge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plexamp

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plex Pass$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Plex Pass$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plex Pass$979.00
None

Submerge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plexamp free?
Plexamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Submerge free?
Submerge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plexamp or Submerge?
Submerge is rated higher. Plexamp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Submerge averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Plexamp or Submerge have ads?
Neither Plexamp nor Submerge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plexamp or Submerge?
Plexamp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Submerge every 5 months. Most recently, Plexamp was updated on October 12, 2026 and Submerge on September 30, 2026.

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