# Now Playing Plus vs WatchAudio

The clearest difference is price: Now Playing Plus at Free against WatchAudio's $1.99. Now Playing Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). WatchAudio's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Now Playing Plus is free to download; WatchAudio costs $1.99 up front. WatchAudio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Now Playing Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

WatchAudio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 211 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

Now Playing Plus ships an update every 9 months, WatchAudio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Now Playing Plus | WatchAudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-playing-plus/id6443591394/reviews) | **[4.6 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchaudio/id6446786448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **211** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) | [Atlum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508897591) |

## What reviewers say

### Now Playing Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-playing-plus/id6443591394)

Enhance your Apple Watch face with convenient audio controls. This app adds corner and circular complications, allowing quick access to playback functions without navigating through menus.

**Highlights:** Corner complications, Circular complications, Audio controls, Quick access, Customizable watch face

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### WatchAudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchaudio/id6446786448)

This app allows you to store and play audio files directly on your Apple Watch. Enjoy offline playback of music, podcasts, and audiobooks with features like playlist creation, chapter support, and playback speed control. Import files from various cloud services or directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Offline audio playback on Apple Watch, Add audio files to Watch app, Playlist creation, Podcast & Audiobook menus with chapters, Import from cloud storage, Playback speed control, Resume playback position

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Premium (Videwatch discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Now Playing Plus free?

Now Playing Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WatchAudio free?

WatchAudio costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Now Playing Plus or WatchAudio?

WatchAudio is rated higher. Now Playing Plus averages 3.7 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while WatchAudio averages 4.6 from 211 ratings.

### Do Now Playing Plus or WatchAudio have ads?

Neither Now Playing Plus nor WatchAudio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Now Playing Plus or WatchAudio?

Now Playing Plus ships an update every 9 months, and WatchAudio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Now Playing Plus was updated on October 14, 2026 and WatchAudio on October 19, 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.*