Comparison

9PLAYLIST vs Rhythm FM

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

Rhythm FM

Features

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Take your favorite radio station with you wherever you go on your mobile device. Listen live to the best music Sri Lanka has to offer, keep up with the news, and take part in all our events, promotions, and very special giveaways.

Screenshots

9PLAYLIST3 screens

Rhythm FM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rhythm FM at none against 9PLAYLIST's 2. Rhythm FM also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months). On price, ads, 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. Rhythm FM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9PLAYLIST ships an update every 15 months, Rhythm FM every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

9PLAYLIST versus Rhythm FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	9PLAYLIST	Rhythm FM
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 15 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	467 MB	43 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Athleisure Media LLC	Voice of Asia Network (Pvt) Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

9PLAYLIST

One-time2

9PLAYLIST GREETING CARD WINTER$1.99
9PLAYLIST CARDS SP1$2.99

None

Rhythm FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 9PLAYLIST free?

9PLAYLIST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Rhythm FM free?

Rhythm FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do 9PLAYLIST or Rhythm FM have ads?

Neither 9PLAYLIST nor Rhythm FM shows ads.

Which is updated more often, 9PLAYLIST or Rhythm FM?

9PLAYLIST ships an update every 15 months, and Rhythm FM every 4 months. Most recently, 9PLAYLIST was updated on November 7, 2026 and Rhythm FM on November 3, 2026.