# BluRemote vs Drops Music

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drops Music at 100% against BluRemote's 48%. Drops Music also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.6). BluRemote's advantage is chart position (#62 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Drops Music is free to download; BluRemote costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Drops Music holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of BluRemote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drops Music's.

BluRemote ships an update every 5 weeks, Drops Music every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BluRemote | Drops Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-music/id6466826972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Goldner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657379305) | [Roon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014764082) |

## What reviewers say

### BluRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Control your BluOS-enabled music players with a faster, cleaner interface. Enjoy immediate access to presets, playlists, and playback controls, with interactive widgets and Siri command support for seamless automation.

**Highlights:** BluOS player control, Preset and playlist access, Playback and volume control, Interactive widgets, Siri commands and automation, Landscape support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drops Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-music/id6466826972)

Discover music through curated song moments, not just full tracks or playlists. Each "Drop" combines music, visuals, text, and artist details to provide context and personality. Connect with others who appreciate the same musical moments.

**Highlights:** Curated song moments (Drops), Contextual music discovery, Visuals, text, and artist details per moment, Connect with like-minded listeners, Discover new music through shared moments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BluRemote free?

BluRemote costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drops Music free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BluRemote or Drops Music?

Drops Music is rated higher. BluRemote averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Drops Music averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do BluRemote or Drops Music have ads?

Neither BluRemote nor Drops Music shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BluRemote or Drops Music?

BluRemote ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drops Music every 10 days. Most recently, BluRemote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Drops Music on October 27, 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.*