# BlackCandy vs Manet Music

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackCandy | Manet Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackcandy/id6444304071/reviews)** | [4.4 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manet-music/id6470928235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **222** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [文冬 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576325628) | [Tilo Software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698337516) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackCandy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackcandy/id6444304071)

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.

**Highlights:** Personal music center, Requires Black Candy server, iOS interface, Music library access, GitHub for setup info

**In-app purchases:** none


### Manet Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manet-music/id6470928235)

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.

**Highlights:** Jellyfin music streaming, Offline playback, Siri voice control, CarPlay integration, Shortcuts integration, Native iOS experience

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manet+ | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent Jellyfin client
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Native iOS-like design
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive UI
- 🔌 Great CarPlay support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Audio quality issues
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🗂️ Difficulty managing large libraries
- 💰 Subscription-based model

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to download entire library
- Support for more audio formats (e.g., FLAC)
- Lyrics synchronization
- Customizable library views
- Offline playback improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackCandy free?

BlackCandy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Manet Music free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlackCandy or Manet Music?

BlackCandy is rated higher. BlackCandy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Manet Music averages 4.4 from 222 ratings.

### Do BlackCandy or Manet Music have ads?

Neither BlackCandy nor Manet Music shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlackCandy or Manet Music?

BlackCandy ships an update every 24 months, and Manet Music every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlackCandy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Manet Music on November 4, 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.*