# MelodyShare vs Start Playing

MelodyShare and Start Playing are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. MelodyShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Start Playing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MelodyShare against 5.0 for Start Playing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | MelodyShare | Start Playing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodyshare/id6449652600/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liam Sawyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520282514) | [Brian Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810892390) |

## What reviewers say

### MelodyShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodyshare/id6449652600)

Create and share stylized "receipts" of your music listening history from Apple Music. Discover new music through personalized recommendations and explore artist and album details.

**Highlights:** Generate music listening receipts, Create custom playlist receipts, Discover personalized music recommendations, Explore artist and album details, Connect with Apple Music, 30-second song previews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MelodyShare+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| MelodyShare+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Start Playing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773)

Streamline your music listening by selecting multiple playlists to play seamlessly. Enjoy intelligent shuffling, original playlist order playback, or artist-avoidance for a smoother audio experience.

**Highlights:** Select multiple playlists, Intelligent shuffling, Original playlist order playback, Avoid back-to-back artists, Clean and intentional playback

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MelodyShare free?

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

### Is Start Playing free?

Start Playing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MelodyShare or Start Playing?

MelodyShare and Start Playing are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do MelodyShare or Start Playing have ads?

Neither MelodyShare nor Start Playing shows ads.

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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.*