# SqueezePad vs Plexamp

The clearest difference is price: Plexamp at Free against SqueezePad's $4.99. Plexamp also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 24) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). SqueezePad's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Plexamp is free to download; SqueezePad costs $4.99 up front. SqueezePad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plexamp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SqueezePad against 4.7 for Plexamp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plexamp has 10K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of SqueezePad's written reviews are positive against 76% of Plexamp's.

SqueezePad ships an update every 5 weeks, Plexamp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SqueezePad | Plexamp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squeezepad/id380003002/reviews) | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plexamp/id1500797510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 75.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Hansel Solutions UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/380003008) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### SqueezePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squeezepad/id380003002)

Control your Logitech Squeezebox with a fast and intuitive interface on your iPad. An optional upgrade allows you to stream music directly to your device, turning it into a standalone player. Enjoy gapless playback and synchronized audio for a seamless listening experience.

**Highlights:** Instant player selection, Cached menus and album art, Preloaded playlist, Drag and drop playlist reordering, Screensaver mode with large cover art, Music streaming to iPad, Gapless playback and synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SqueezePad Playback | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive performance
- 💡 Excellent integration with Squeezebox ecosystem
- 🔍 Useful information lookup features (e.g. Wikipedia)
- 🔧 Reliable and trouble-free operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Landscape-mode only (no portrait support)
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption when used as a player

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with some users
- Playback problems with certain audio formats

**Requested features**

- Add portrait mode support
- Improve performance for very large music libraries
- Integrate more closely with Squeezebox server settings


### Plexamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plexamp/id1500797510)

A dedicated music player for your Plex library, offering audiophile-grade playback features, stunning visuals, and personalized radio stations. Enjoy your music collection with advanced customization and offline listening options.

**Highlights:** Audiophile-grade playback (gapless, EQ, loudness leveling), Hypnotic visualizers and UltraBlur backgrounds, Personalized radio stations and Mix Builder, Offline listening for playlists and stations, Powerful search and playback history, Customizable themes and artist exploration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plex Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plex Pass | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plex Pass | $979.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best player ever
- 👍 Gorgeous cover flow
- 👍 Flexible, fun, and friendly
- 👍 Beautiful app that functions well
- 👍 Exceptional user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 List by folder is an insult
- 🐛 Offline music experience not great
- 🐛 Hopeless tagging
- 🐛 Can't download full playlists
- 🐛 Slow downloads

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when offline
- Search function broken
- Slow library loading
- Unreliable downloads
- Incompatibility with certain car systems

**Requested features**

- Repeat functionality
- Ability to edit metadata
- Better offline management and browsing
- Apple Watch app
- Airplay and casting support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SqueezePad free?

SqueezePad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Plexamp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SqueezePad or Plexamp?

SqueezePad and Plexamp are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24 and 10K ratings respectively.

### Do SqueezePad or Plexamp have ads?

Neither SqueezePad nor Plexamp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SqueezePad or Plexamp?

SqueezePad ships an update every 5 weeks, and Plexamp every 2 weeks. Most recently, SqueezePad was updated on October 2, 2026 and Plexamp on October 12, 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.*