Comparison

Smart Shuffle vs Gesturedeck

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

Head to head
About

Smart Shuffle

This music player brings back the classic album shuffle experience, playing songs in their intended order within randomly selected albums. It offers extensive customization for album selection and playback control, including CarPlay and Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Album shuffle playback
  • CarPlay integration
  • Siri Shortcuts
  • Cloud album access
  • Enhanced album selection & filtering
  • Apple Watch interface
  • Sleep mode timer
Features
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Do you miss the old "Album Shuffle" on your Apple device? Here at Spudfish Software, we did, so we did something about it! Smart Shuffle: The Album-Centric Music Player Smart Shuffle brings album shuffle back to you, randomly shuffling your music and playing it back one album at a time with songs selected in the order that the artist intended. If you love albums, Smart Shuffle is the only music player you need! Version 4.0 also includes a host of new features to help you further take charge of your album collection! CARPLAY COMPATIBLE!!! - Tell Smart Shuffle to re-shuffle, play next album, play previous album, or view the next albums in your queue from our new CarPlay interface! SIRI SHORTCUTS - train Siri to tell Smart Shuffle to Shuffle Albums, Play Next Album or Play Previous Album PLAY ALBUMS FROM THE CLOUD - Smart Shuffle can now access your albums in the cloud, seamlessly adding them to your selection list. Have a bad data plan or spotty internet connectivity? Just turn off this feature from the Settings app for Smart Shuffle. ENHANCED ALBUM SELECTION - Sort your albums by Title, Artist, Genre, Composer, or Release Date - Filter the selection list to refine your selections. You can create an album playlist to match your mood by filtering on any combination of: - Artist - Genre - Grouping - Composer - Rating - Play Count - Date Added - Decade Released - Minimum Song Count - Inclusion in one of your Playlists - Cloud Availability - Filter by Selected to see only the albums you have currently selected for shuffling, or those that you haven't selected yet. - Start Album: Select the first album to play, then pick random albums thereafter. - Split Multi-Disc Albums: treat each volume of a multi-disc set individually APPLE WATCH INTERFACE - Control the playback of your album selections on your Apple Watch. Play or pause the current album, skip to the next album, or re-play the previous album. SLEEP MODE - Touch and hold the play/pause button for a second to request Sleep Mode - Smart Shuffle will automatically pause after 30 minutes, an hour, or after the current album. You'll get lulled to sleep listening to your favorite albums without missing a bunch of them while asleep! ANNOUNCEMENT AND DELAY - Smart Shuffle now comes with settings to announce each new album before it is played, and to delay for up to 30 seconds between albums to let you cleanse your musical palate. RESPONSIVE TO TOUCH EVENTS - Double tap the screen to play/pause music - Swipe left/right on the album art to skip to the next/previous album - Swipe left/right on the now playing information to skip to the next/previous song - Swipe down in the pull-tab to show your entire shuffled album queue. Swipe up to view the currently playing album art. - Touch the progress bar to change songs - Touch the time remaining to show the time of day that the currently playing album will end. Touch again to return to time remaining. - Touch and hold the progress bar to get a list of songs to choose from - From the Selection Screen, touch and hold an album to play it first in your shuffled list REMOTE CONTROL EVENTS - In addition to the usual remote control events (play/pause, next song, previous song), Smart Shuffle can now skip to the next/previous album using the "skimming" remote control events. Double-click and hold the remote control on headphones, or touch and hold the forward arrow on the remote control panel on your lock screen. If you quit the application, your music keeps playing. Open the Music app, and your Smart Shuffle mix is retained. Pop right back into Smart Shuffle to skip albums or select new albums to mix. Happy Shuffling! See our website for additional information, FAQ's and contact us to report bugs or request new features. http://spudfish.com/smartshuffle

About

Gesturedeck

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Control your music without taking your eyes off the road. Gesturedeck lets you control your music and podcasts with simple, full-screen touch gestures you can use without looking at your phone. Whether you are driving, cycling, or working out, keep your attention where it belongs. Works with all your favorite audio apps, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud, and podcast players. WHY GESTUREDECK? Finding tiny buttons while driving or on the move is frustrating and distracting. Gesturedeck turns your whole screen into an easy touch controller. No need to look down, aim, or search for small buttons—just swipe or tap anywhere. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open your favorite music or podcast app and start playback. 2. Open Gesturedeck. 3. Control your music instantly using simple touch gestures anywhere on the screen. SIMPLE, EYES-FREE GESTURES - Adjust volume: Slide two fingers up or down anywhere on the screen. - Play or pause: Tap anywhere with two fingers. - Next track: Swipe left. - Previous track: Swipe right. - Single-finger mode: Double tap and hold with one finger to control everything with just one hand. SMART FEATURES FOR THE ROAD Speed-Based Volume (Volumedeck) Road noise gets louder as you go faster. Volumedeck automatically turns your music up as your speed increases, and lowers it smoothly when you slow down or stop at a red light. Floating Overlay Mode Keep your music controls just one tap away while following directions on Google Maps, Waze, or using other apps. Song Recognition Hear a song you like? Identify tracks quickly with built-in song recognition. Screen Stays Awake Your screen remains on and ready while the app is active, so you can make quick gestures at any moment without having to tap to wake the screen. Car Mount and Orientation Friendly Supports both portrait and landscape modes, making it great for dashboard mounts, phone holders, and tablets. Dark Mode Automatically adapts to your device theme with a clean, low-glare dark design that is easy on the eyes during night drives. WHO IS IT FOR? - Drivers: Change songs and volume safely without taking your eyes off traffic. - Cyclists: Adjust your playlist easily while keeping your focus on the road ahead. - Gym and Workouts: Tap and swipe quickly between exercises without breaking your rhythm. - In-Car Tablet Setups: Turn mounted tablets into dedicated, easy-to-use music dashboards. TRY IT FREE Try Gesturedeck with a free trial. Unlock full access and premium features with a simple subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Questions or feedback? We would love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: team@navideck.com Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTVbeRETx9KniLLYFSjb_LudfFid_g-iBVR785krrS-0PKFicgMW8HqQy2wmpCNymbwz8f1E8SHJN20/pub

Screenshots

Smart Shuffle3 screens
Gesturedeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gesturedeck at Free against Smart Shuffle's $1.99. Gesturedeck also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Smart Shuffle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On ads 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

Gesturedeck is free to download; Smart Shuffle costs $1.99 up front. Gesturedeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Smart Shuffle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Shuffle ships an update every 2 months, Gesturedeck every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Shuffle versus Gesturedeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ShuffleGesturedeck
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpudfish SoftwareNavideck Labs OU

In-app purchases

None

Smart Shuffle

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Gesturedeck

Subscriptions1
  • Gesturedeck standard$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Volumedeck$5.99
  • Gesturedeck+ lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Smart Shuffle free?
Smart Shuffle costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gesturedeck free?
Gesturedeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Shuffle or Gesturedeck have ads?
Neither Smart Shuffle nor Gesturedeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Shuffle or Gesturedeck?
Smart Shuffle ships an update every 2 months, and Gesturedeck every 6 months. Most recently, Smart Shuffle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gesturedeck on November 3, 2026.

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