Comparison

Cog (kode54) vs Mood Songs

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

Head to head
About

Cog (kode54)

This app is a free, open-source music player that supports an extensive range of audio formats, including everyday, lossless, game, chiptune, and MIDI files. It offers advanced playback controls, lyrics display, and scrobbling support, all while prioritizing user privacy with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Plays nearly all audio formats
  • Supports game and chiptune music
  • Proper MIDI playback with SoundFonts
  • Lyrics display and online lookup
  • Customizable Now Playing screen
  • Import and manage music via Files app
  • Last.fm and ListenBrainz scrobbling
Features
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Cog is a free, open-source music player for people with music in more formats than any one player expects. Born on the Mac, it now plays your collection on iPhone and iPad, with the same audio engine and format support. PLAYS NEARLY EVERYTHING • Everyday and lossless audio: MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, Opus, Ogg Vorbis, WavPack, Musepack, Monkey's Audio, Shorten, WAV, AIFF and much more • Cue sheets, M3U and PLS playlists, and music inside ZIP and other archives • Internet radio and streams, including HLS, from any URL A HOME FOR GAME AND CHIPTUNE MUSIC • Console and computer rips: NSF, SPC, GBS, VGM/VGZ, HES, KSS, AY, SAP and more • PSF family: PSF, PSF2, SSF, DSF, GSF, 2SF, NCSF, USF, QSF • Commodore 64 SID tunes • Tracker modules: MOD, S3M, XM, IT, MPTM and dozens more, plus AHX/HivelyTracker, Syntrax and AdLib formats • Streamed game audio through vgmstream, covering hundreds of formats • Cave Story's Organya music MIDI, DONE PROPERLY • Play MIDI files with your own SoundFonts • Emulate a classic Sound Canvas synthesizer from ROM files you provide • Or use the built-in system synthesizer NOW PLAYING • A Now Playing screen themed from the album art • Lyrics, from your files or looked up online with LRCLIB • Spectrum visualizer • Equalizer with presets • Change speed, tempo and pitch independently • Hold Next to fast-forward and Previous to rewind, in the app, on the lock screen, with headphones or in the car • Shuffle, repeat, queue and Stop After This • AirPlay, Control Center and lock screen controls YOUR MUSIC, YOUR WAY • Import from Files, or add Music Locations to play folders in place, anywhere the Files app can reach • Folders are scanned with their tags and album art • Search your playlist instantly • Music copied into Cog appears in the Files app and in Finder SCROBBLING • Last.fm and ListenBrainz support BUILT FOR iPAD TOO • A layout made for the larger screen • Menus and keyboard shortcuts for hardware keyboards PRIVATE AND OPEN Cog has no ads, no accounts and no tracking. Your music stays on your device and in the places you choose. Cog is open source and developed in the open on GitHub, where you can report bugs, request features and read every line of code. Available in English and Spanish.

About

Mood Songs

Features
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Mood Songs – Music for Every Mood Welcome to Mood Songs, a place where music feels personal. Discover a growing collection of original songs, explore new artists, and enjoy music that matches every mood and moment of your day. Whether you're relaxing at home, working out, traveling, studying, or simply looking for something new to listen to, Mood Songs helps you find the perfect soundtrack. Browse through a variety of genres, moods, and styles, and enjoy fresh music whenever you want. What makes Mood Songs special is the ability to request songs made just for you. Share your voice recording, lyrics, ideas, or the mood you're looking for, and receive a complete song crafted around your vision. From heartfelt messages and romantic melodies to birthday songs, motivational tracks, and special occasions, you can create music that feels truly personal. Features You'll Love: • Stream a growing collection of original music • Discover songs across different genres and moods • Save and enjoy your favorite tracks anytime • Request personalized songs based on your ideas • Share your voice, lyrics, or mood for a custom music experience • Simple, clean, and easy-to-use music player • Regularly updated music library with new releases Music has the power to tell stories, capture emotions, and create unforgettable memories. Mood Songs brings listeners and creators together through original music and personalized song experiences designed to make every moment more meaningful. Download Mood Songs today and discover a new way to listen, explore, and enjoy music.

Screenshots

Cog (kode54)2 screens
Mood Songs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cog (kode54) at daily against Mood Songs's every 11 days. Mood Songs's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cog (kode54) ships an update daily, Mood Songs every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cog (kode54) versus Mood Songs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCog (kode54)Mood Songs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChristopher SnowhillVisiontrek Communication

In-app purchases

None

Cog (kode54)

No in-app purchases

None

Mood Songs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cog (kode54) free?
Cog (kode54) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mood Songs free?
Mood Songs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cog (kode54) or Mood Songs have ads?
Neither Cog (kode54) nor Mood Songs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cog (kode54) or Mood Songs?
Cog (kode54) ships an update daily, and Mood Songs every 11 days. Most recently, Cog (kode54) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mood Songs on October 28, 2026.

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