# JPLAY vs Pure Audio Streaming

The clearest difference is rating: Pure Audio Streaming at 5.0 against JPLAY's 4.3. Pure Audio Streaming also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). JPLAY's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Pure Audio Streaming sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pure Audio Streaming holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of JPLAY's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pure Audio Streaming's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JPLAY | Pure Audio Streaming |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-audio-streaming/id6743659129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 50 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) | [Streamsoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458759169) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pure Audio Streaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-audio-streaming/id6743659129)

Experience music in high-resolution with immersive audio formats like AURO-3D and binaural sound. Discover over 300 audiophile-grade recordings, including Grammy-winning albums, for pristine audio quality.

**Highlights:** High-resolution audio formats, AURO-3D and binaural sound, Over 300 audiophile-grade recordings, Pristine audio quality, Grammy-winning albums

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pure Audio Streaming Binaural Only | $8.00 | per month |
| Pure Audio Streaming Binaural Only | $9.00 | per month |
| Pure Audio Streaming Binaural Only | $10.00 | per month |
| Pure Audio Streaming All Access | $25.00 | per month |
| Pure Audio Streaming Binaural Only | $72.00 | per year |
| Pure Audio Streaming Binaural Only | $81.00 | per year |
| Pure Audio Streaming Binaural Only | $90.00 | per year |
| Pure Audio Streaming All Access | $224.99 | per year |
| Pure Audio Streaming All Access | $250.00 | per year |
| Pure Audio Streaming All Access | $274.99 | per year |
| Premium Music | $15.00 | one-time |
| Premium Music | $16.49 | one-time |
| Premium Music | $30.00 | one-time |
| Premium Music | $33.00 | one-time |
| Premium Music | $124.99 | one-time |
| Premium Music | $139.99 | one-time |
| Premium Music | $300.00 | one-time |
| Premium Music | $329.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JPLAY free?

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

### Is Pure Audio Streaming free?

Pure Audio Streaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JPLAY or Pure Audio Streaming?

Pure Audio Streaming is rated higher. JPLAY averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Pure Audio Streaming averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do JPLAY or Pure Audio Streaming have ads?

Neither JPLAY nor Pure Audio Streaming shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JPLAY or Pure Audio Streaming?

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pure Audio Streaming every 3 weeks. Most recently, JPLAY was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pure Audio Streaming on September 10, 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.*