MusicSmart vs AJC Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MusicSmart
Instantly discover detailed credits for any song, from songwriting and performance to marketing and visuals. This app acts as an IMDb for your music library, offering insights into the creation process and roles involved. Explore information about recordings, backstories, and even visual credits.
- Instant music credit discovery
- Detailed songwriting and composition info
- Performance and recording credits
- Marketing, distribution, and business details
- Visual and location credits
- Instrument breakdowns
- Integration with Apple Music, Spotify, and Shazam
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Ever wonder who wrote that song? MusicSmart reveals every credit instantly. It’s like IMDb for music. Critically acclaimed by MacStories, 9to5Mac, MacMagazine, and more. MusicSmart aggregates music knowledge from various sources into a powerful and easy-to-use app. With features such as Smart Sections and Roles/Instruments Insights, you can gain a deeper understanding of the music creation process and the responsibilities of each role. Navigate the catalog from within the main app or share music from Apple Music or Spotify to read the details about any song. Shazam is also available, so you can access liner notes and learn more about songs playing around you. Here are some of the credits you can find with MusicSmart: • High-resolution album covers, booklets, disc art, inlays, and more. • Description: Information about the recording process, the backstory behind the song, artists, etc. • Songwriting and Composition: Composer, Arranger, Producer, and more. • Performance and Recording: Vocals, Performer, Programmer, Engineers, Editor, and more. • Marketing and Distribution: A&R, Publishers, Distributors, and more. • Business: Labels, Copyright, and more. • Visuals: Director, Cinematographer, Designer, Visualizer, and more. • Locations: Recorded At, Mixed At, Mastered At, and more. • Instruments: Drums, Shakers, Strings, Guitars, Keyboards, and more. Download MusicSmart today for free to unlock a wealth of knowledge about your favorite music, all in one convenient location! Note: No Apple Music or Spotify subscription is required to use MusicSmart. MusicSmart relies on multiple online sources and databases to find liner notes and credits. The number of details available may vary for each song. Privacy Policy: https://marcosatanaka.com/privacy/music-smart.html Terms of Use: https://marcosatanaka.com/terms/music-smart.html
AJC Player
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AJC Player is a music discovery and streaming app for exploring concert recordings from the Aadam Jacobs Collection. Browse a growing archive of artists and live shows, open each concert to view its complete tracklist, and play songs directly from the collection. Features • Browse artists and their available concerts • Search the collection by artist name • View concert details, dates, artwork, and tracklists • Stream individual songs • Skip forward and backward through a concert • Save favorite tracks for quick access • Continue listening with background audio playback AJC Player is designed as a simple, focused way to explore and enjoy live music recordings. Content source and permission AJC Player is based on the Aadam Jacobs Collection, available through the Aadam Jacobs Collection website and Internet Archive collection. Content is used with permission.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AJC Player at none against MusicSmart's 3. AJC Player also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). 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
Both are free to download. MusicSmart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AJC Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MusicSmart | AJC Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (274 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 274 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Loop Apps LTDA | Angel Soto |
Bugs and requests
MusicSmart
Reported bugs
3 issues- Continuous crashes on certain devices
- Incorrect release dates shown
- Fails to recognize many albums in library
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate with YouTube Music
- Add lyrics/Genius integration
- Improve formatting for a more aesthetic look
- Allow access to liner notes without adding to library
- Provide musician credits for each track
AJC Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MusicSmart
- MusicSmart Premium$1.991 Month
- MusicSmart Premium$9.991 Year
- MusicSmart Premium (Lifetime)$19.99
AJC Player
No in-app purchases









