# AirMusic vs Plexamp

The clearest difference is price: Plexamp at Free against AirMusic's $1.99. Plexamp also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (10K vs 12). AirMusic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Plexamp is free to download; AirMusic costs $1.99 up front. Plexamp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. AirMusic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plexamp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plexamp has 10K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of AirMusic's written reviews are positive against 76% of Plexamp's.

AirMusic ships an update every 6 weeks, Plexamp every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirMusic | Plexamp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmusic/id409782234/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plexamp/id1500797510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plutinosoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/350253687) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### AirMusic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmusic/id409782234)

Stream your music library from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to various devices like Xbox, PlayStation, Chromecast, or PC over WiFi. Enjoy your music without wires or extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Stream music library wirelessly, Connect to Xbox, PlayStation, Chromecast, Stream to PC via Windows Media Player, No wires or special hardware needed, DLNA/UPnP compatible streaming

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎶 Plays music well
- 💻 Connects to consoles easily
- 🎨 Displays album art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- ⏱️ Requires relaunching every 10 minutes
- 🔇 Doesn't play all songs
- 🔍 Doesn't show full music library
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with Apple Music
- Incompatible with certain devices
- Randomly stops playing songs

**Requested features**

- Allow music control from mobile device
- Add support for streaming videos and photos
- Improve background playback functionality


### 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 AirMusic free?

AirMusic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plexamp free?

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

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

Plexamp is rated higher. AirMusic averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Plexamp averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do AirMusic or Plexamp have ads?

Neither AirMusic nor Plexamp shows ads.

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

AirMusic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Plexamp every 2 weeks. Most recently, AirMusic was updated on September 24, 2026 and Plexamp on September 24, 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.*