BlackCandy vs Manet Music
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlackCandy
This application serves as a personal music center, requiring a pre-configured Black Candy server to function. It provides access to your music library through a dedicated iOS interface. More information on server setup is available via the developer's GitHub page.
- Personal music center
- Requires Black Candy server
- iOS interface
- Music library access
- GitHub for setup info
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The official Black Candy iOS app. To use this app, you must have a Black Candy server set up. For more information, please visit https://github.com/blackcandy-org/blackcandy
Manet Music
Stream your music library from a Jellyfin server on iOS. Enjoy offline playback, voice control with Siri, and seamless integration with CarPlay and Shortcuts for a native and intuitive music experience.
- Jellyfin music streaming
- Offline playback
- Siri voice control
- CarPlay integration
- Shortcuts integration
- Native iOS experience
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** You'll need a Jellyfin server and an account to use this app ** Experience seamless music streaming from Jellyfin for free with Manet, your go-to music app for iOS. Offline Playback * Download your favorite music for offline listening, perfect for when you're on the go or conserving data. Siri Support * Command your music effortlessly using Siri. Simply ask Siri to play artists, playlists, albums, or tracks. CarPlay Integration * Safely control playback while driving with our intuitive CarPlay interface, keeping your focus on the road. Native iOS Experience * Built with native iOS technologies, Manet seamlessly integrates with your device for optimal performance. Sleek Design * Purpose-built for iOS, Manet blends seamlessly with the platform's aesthetics, offering a familiar and intuitive user experience. Shortcuts Integration * Easily start playback as part of larger automations using Shortcuts. --- Manet+ is an optional subscription to unlock custom app icons and support development. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BlackCandy at 5.0 against Manet Music's 4.4. BlackCandy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Manet Music's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (222 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Manet Music sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. BlackCandy asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlackCandy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manet Music has 222 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BlackCandy ships an update every 24 months, Manet Music every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlackCandy | Manet Music |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (222 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 222 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | 文冬 赵 | Tilo Software AB |
Bugs and requests
BlackCandy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Manet Music
Reported bugs
5 issues- Playback issues when switching networks
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting songs
- Syncing problems with Jellyfin library
- Freezes and lags with large libraries
- Unreliable CarPlay integration
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to download entire library
- Support for more audio formats (e.g., FLAC)
- Lyrics synchronization
- Customizable library views
- Offline playback improvements
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- Playlist editing and reordering
- Dark mode and other theming options
- iPad-specific UI optimizations
In-app purchases
BlackCandy
No in-app purchases
Manet Music
- Manet+3 Days trial$9.991 Year
