Comparison

9PLAYLIST vs S.P.G.A.S.

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

Head to head
About

9PLAYLIST

Features
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9PLAYLIST™ features music, media and experiences hosted, curated and created by your favorite artists and celebrities. Share their favorites and discover new music. Listen, watch and enjoy playlists at home, work, working out, away and on the go - there is music for every mood, taste and occasion. 9PLAYLIST 9MIX TV™ features video sets and exclusive content and experiences from your favorite artists and celebrities. Watch, listen, enjoy and share! Learn and discover more with intimate stories of inspirations, passions and other behind the scenes content. Take it to the next level and experience more with exclusive playlist merch, drops, prizes and more!

About

S.P.G.A.S.

This app is dedicated to preserving and making accessible the timeless music of the Great American Songbook. It features artists like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, aiming to ensure this rich musical heritage is enjoyed by future generations. As a non-profit, donations are tax-deductible.

Highlights
  • Preserves Great American Songbook music
  • Features artists like Frank Sinatra
  • Ensures music accessibility for future generations
  • Supports non-profit organization
  • Tax-deductible donations
Features
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The official app of The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook: Preserving the Music of the Great American Songbook for generations! Help support our Vision: that this timeless and most enduring music of our country, with its rich history, will continue to be accessible and enjoyed by the generations of today and tomorrow. Enjoy artists like: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, Vic Damone, Jack Jones, Diana Krall and so many more. The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and all gifts to our organization are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Screenshots

9PLAYLIST3 screens
S.P.G.A.S.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: S.P.G.A.S. at none against 9PLAYLIST's 2. 9PLAYLIST's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. 9PLAYLIST sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. S.P.G.A.S. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9PLAYLIST ships an update every 15 months, S.P.G.A.S. every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
9PLAYLIST versus S.P.G.A.S.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9PLAYLISTS.P.G.A.S.
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 14 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size467 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAthleisure Media LLCSOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK INC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

9PLAYLIST

One-time2
  • 9PLAYLIST GREETING CARD WINTER$1.99
  • 9PLAYLIST CARDS SP1$2.99
None

S.P.G.A.S.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 9PLAYLIST free?
9PLAYLIST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is S.P.G.A.S. free?
S.P.G.A.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 9PLAYLIST or S.P.G.A.S. have ads?
S.P.G.A.S. shows ads; 9PLAYLIST does not.
Which is updated more often, 9PLAYLIST or S.P.G.A.S.?
9PLAYLIST ships an update every 15 months, and S.P.G.A.S. every 14 months. Most recently, 9PLAYLIST was updated on November 7, 2026 and S.P.G.A.S. on November 3, 2026.

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