# Just The Music vs YMGuide

The clearest difference is rating: YMGuide at 5.0 against Just The Music's 3.4. YMGuide also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just The Music sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and YMGuide sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YMGuide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively.

Just The Music ships an update every 2 months, YMGuide every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just The Music | YMGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-music/id507405541/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymguide/id1496482860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Riz Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/507405544) | [Sothear Ly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163679939) |

## What reviewers say

### Just The Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-music/id507405541)

This music player features a simplified interface with large, easy-to-tap buttons, ideal for use while active or in a car. It offers unique controls like a multifunction jog dial and gesture support for seamless playback management.

**Highlights:** Multifunction jog dial, Stream music from SoundCloud, Customizable playback controls, Album art effects and color themes, Shake and Air Touch gesture support, Fitness Timer, Motion FX with speed alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just The Music Pro (monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| Just The Music Pro (yearly) | $1.99 | per year |


### YMGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymguide/id1496482860)

Organize, play, and customize your YouTube viewing experience. Trim videos, skip intros/outros, and control playback remotely on other devices. Record karaoke sessions and manage playlists with custom categories.

**Highlights:** Trim video streams, Skip intros and outros, Remote playback control, Edit video chapters, Karaoke recording, Playlist organization, Picture-in-Picture mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YMGuide one month . | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| YMGuide Elite Monthly(1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| YMGuide annual subscription . | $9.99 | per year |
| Elite Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| YMGuide Elite Yearly(1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Elite Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just The Music free?

Just The Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is YMGuide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Just The Music or YMGuide?

YMGuide is rated higher. Just The Music averages 3.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while YMGuide averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Just The Music or YMGuide have ads?

Both Just The Music and YMGuide show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just The Music or YMGuide?

Just The Music ships an update every 2 months, and YMGuide every 2 weeks. Most recently, Just The Music was updated on October 23, 2026 and YMGuide 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.*