# ANIMA Studio vs JPLAY

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JPLAY at 59% against ANIMA Studio's 9%. JPLAY also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ANIMA Studio's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ANIMA Studio sells 35 one-off in-app purchases and JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JPLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 55 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of ANIMA Studio's written reviews are positive against 59% of JPLAY's.

ANIMA Studio ships an update every 2 months, JPLAY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ANIMA Studio | JPLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-studio/id1567839543/reviews) | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 162 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TOKYO ONKYO CO.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567839545) | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) |

## What reviewers say

### ANIMA Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-studio/id1567839543)

Customize your ANIMA wireless products by changing system voices and sound tuning profiles. Update firmware, browse guides, and manage your device settings. Requires a connected ANIMA wireless product to function.

**Highlights:** System voices change, Sound tuning profiles, Firmware updates, In-app store for voices and profiles, Device settings management

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AIRI(For03) | $5.99 | one-time |
| AIRI(ForHSX1001) | $5.99 | one-time |
| SAKAMOTO TARO(for AOW03) | $12.99 | one-time |
| CHINO | $12.99 | one-time |
| RUPA(AOW03) | $12.99 | one-time |
| SATORU GOJO | $12.99 | one-time |
| GiRLS BAND CRY MOMOKA（AOW01L） | $12.99 | one-time |
| GiRLS BAND CRY RUPA（AOW01L） | $12.99 | one-time |
| GiRLS BAND CRY NINAANT（AOW01L） | $12.99 | one-time |
| TOKI(For 03) | $12.99 | one-time |
| SAITO(For 03) | $12.99 | one-time |
| OGAKI(For 03) | $12.99 | one-time |
| TENDO＆SAIJYO(For01) | $12.99 | one-time |
| HOSHIMI&OUBA(For01) | $12.99 | one-time |
| YUMEMI（For02） | $12.99 | one-time |
| SUNAZUKA（For03） | $12.99 | one-time |
| YUMEMI（For01） | $12.99 | one-time |
| SUNAZUKA（For01） | $12.99 | one-time |
| TSUJINO（For01） | $12.99 | one-time |
| INOUE（for03) | $12.99 | one-time |
| KISSA LYCOLYCO Ver2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| NISHIKIGI（For03） | $12.99 | one-time |
| TSUJINO(For02） | $14.99 | one-time |
| YAMAWAKI(For03) | $19.99 | one-time |
| YANAGI(For03) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Carole(For03) | $19.99 | one-time |
| OHSHIMA(For03) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 夢見りあむ | $19.99 | one-time |
| TSUJINO AKARI(For03) | $19.99 | one-time |
| SUNAZUKA AKIRA(For03) | $19.99 | one-time |
| YAMADA RYO(for 01) | $24.99 | one-time |
| IJICHI NIJIKA(For 01) | $24.99 | one-time |
| KITA IKUYO(for 03) | $24.99 | one-time |
| KITA IKUYO(for 01) | $24.99 | one-time |
| HIROI KIKURI(For01) | $24.99 | one-time |


### JPLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457)

This app is a high-fidelity music player designed for audiophiles. It seamlessly integrates streaming services like Qobuz and Tidal with local music files, offering a unified interface for all your audio content. Experience superior sound quality and discover new music through its intuitive design and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Plays Qobuz, Tidal, and local music files, Works with most streamers and network DACs, HQPlayer Control API integration, Dramatically better sound quality, Radio feature for music discovery, Extended playlist management, Artist bios and album reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JPLAY Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |
| JPLAY Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Superior sound quality compared to competitors
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 🔌 Seamless UPnP/DLNA integration
- 📱 Works without requiring a server

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($50/year, $199 lifetime)
- ❌ No monthly subscription option available
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity and playback issues
- 📱 iOS-only application
- 🔄 No cross-device synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks fail to render or play from Tidal
- App crashes on startup with older iOS versions
- Playback stuttering and lag issues
- Renderer in transition errors
- Device discovery failures

**Requested features**

- Monthly subscription option
- Cross-device synchronization for playlists and favorites
- EQ and tone adjustment controls
- DSD file playback support
- Multi-room audio capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ANIMA Studio free?

ANIMA Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JPLAY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ANIMA Studio or JPLAY?

JPLAY is rated higher. ANIMA Studio averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while JPLAY averages 4.2 from 55 ratings.

### Do ANIMA Studio or JPLAY have ads?

Neither ANIMA Studio nor JPLAY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ANIMA Studio or JPLAY?

ANIMA Studio ships an update every 2 months, and JPLAY every 3 weeks. Most recently, ANIMA Studio was updated on October 17, 2026 and JPLAY on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*