Comparison

Plexamp vs WristMusic

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

WristMusic

Features
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WristMusic lets you sync your music library directly to your watch over WiFi — no iPhone required during playback. HOW IT WORKS 1. Drag and drop your music files onto WristMusic Sync for Mac app (MP3, M4A, AAC, and ALAC supported) 2. Open WristMusic on your iPhone — it discovers your Mac app automatically on your local WiFi network 3. Syncing begins automatically — music transfers directly to your Watch 4. Your music is now on your Watch, ready to play without your phone WHY WRISTMUSIC? • Direct WiFi sync — no unreliable iPhone middleman • Drag and drop simplicity — just drop files into the Mac app • Storage management — see exactly how much space you're using • Local background sync — transfers happen while you work PERFECT FOR • Runners who want music without carrying a phone • Gym-goers with AirPods and Apple Watch REQUIREMENTS • Apple Watch Series 4 or later (watchOS 10+) • Mac running macOS 14 Sonoma or later • Both devices on the same WiFi network for sync

Screenshots

Plexamp4 screens
WristMusic2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plexamp at Free against WristMusic's $4.99. Plexamp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). WristMusic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On 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

Plexamp is free to download; WristMusic costs $4.99 up front. Plexamp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. WristMusic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plexamp ships an update every 2 weeks, WristMusic daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plexamp versus WristMusic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlexampWristMusic
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlex Inc.John Ostlund

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

WristMusic

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

WristMusic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plexamp free?
Plexamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WristMusic free?
WristMusic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plexamp or WristMusic have ads?
Neither Plexamp nor WristMusic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plexamp or WristMusic?
Plexamp ships an update every 2 weeks, and WristMusic daily. Most recently, Plexamp was updated on October 27, 2026 and WristMusic on October 14, 2026.

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