# CloudBeats vs AVSub

The clearest difference is rating: CloudBeats at 4.7 against AVSub's 3.8. CloudBeats also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 65) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). AVSub's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

CloudBeats costs $9.99 and AVSub $3.99 up front. CloudBeats sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and AVSub sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CloudBeats holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudBeats has 3.4K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of CloudBeats's written reviews are positive against 60% of AVSub's.

CloudBeats ships an update every 3 weeks, AVSub every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudBeats | AVSub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-cloud-music-player/id573192227/reviews)** | [3.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avsub/id923424694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 59.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | #199 |
| Size | 39 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Burda](https://appshunter.io/developer/426901819) | [Richard Levy](https://appshunter.io/developer/923424693) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudBeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-cloud-music-player/id573192227)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app allows you to stream and organize your music collection from various cloud services and personal servers. Download songs for offline playback, create custom playlists, and manage audiobooks and podcasts seamlessly across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Stream music from cloud services, Offline playback support, Sync music libraries, Create custom playlists, Organize audiobooks and podcasts, Supports multiple audio formats, Gapless playback

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sync Multiple Devices | $9.99 | per year |


### AVSub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avsub/id923424694)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Access and stream your entire music and video library from your SubSonic server. Enjoy offline playback, multi-format support, and seamless casting to various devices. Features include playlist management, enhanced media information, and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** SubSonic server integration, Multi-format audio and video streaming, Offline caching for playback, Playlist support, CarPlay and Apple Watch integration, Casting support (Chromecast, FireTV), Enhanced media information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jukebox mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Playback | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chromecast Video/Audio | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fire TV support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Google Cast and Fire TV Support | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudBeats free?

CloudBeats costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is AVSub free?

AVSub costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CloudBeats or AVSub?

CloudBeats is rated higher. CloudBeats averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while AVSub averages 3.8 from 65 ratings.

### Do CloudBeats or AVSub have ads?

Neither CloudBeats nor AVSub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudBeats or AVSub?

CloudBeats ships an update every 3 weeks, and AVSub every 2 months. Most recently, CloudBeats was updated on October 16, 2026 and AVSub on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CloudBeats or AVSub?

CloudBeats currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and AVSub at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*