Nintendo Music vs PolyPlay Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nintendo Music
Access and enjoy music from a wide variety of Nintendo game franchises. Listen to tracks from popular titles, create custom playlists, and enjoy extended or background playback. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use this application.
- Access music from Nintendo game franchises
- Extended playback options
- Offline playback
- Background playback
- Sleep timer
- Create custom playlists
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Enjoy Nintendo's video-game soundtracks anytime, anywhere. This is a music-streaming app that enables you to listen to tracks from numerous games, from the NES™ to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system. (Note: A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access this app.) ◆ Here are some of the games with tracks that are currently available: ・ Mario Kart™ World ・ Pikmin™ 4 ・ The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom ・ Fire Emblem™ Engage ・ Pokémon™ Scarlet and Pokémon Violet ・ Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version ・ Splatoon™ 3 ・ Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land ・ Animal Crossing™: New Horizons ・ Super Mario Odyssey™ ・ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ・ Super Mario Galaxy™ ・ Wii Sports™ ・ Metroid Prime™ ・ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time ・ Donkey Kong Country™ ・ Super Mario Bros.™ Note: New soundtracks will continue to be added! ◆ Background Playback Play tracks in the background, while your device's screen is off or if you're using a different app. ◆ Offline Playback Download tracks to your device for offline listening. ◆ Spoiler Prevention Don't want to hear tracks from a game you haven't played yet? You can limit the display and playback of songs included in a game's track list in the settings of the app. ◆ Extended Playback Some tracks can be played for longer! The music will continue to play without interruption, just like background music in a game as an accompaniment to study or work. Note: The length of tracks can be set to 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes long. ◆ Hourly Tracks Some playlists in the Animal Crossing series can be played to match the hour in your local time with the in-game music tracks for those times. ◆ Playlists In addition to offering tracks from games, there are playlists with different themes, such as playlists with tracks for individual characters, tracks you can relax to, tracks that play during battle, and more. You can also organize tracks into personalized playlists. ◆ Apple CarPlay The app can be used with your car's built-in display. --- ● Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Membership autorenews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/ ● Your device must be running iOS 16.0 or later to enjoy Nintendo Music. Nintendo trademarks are properties of Nintendo.
PolyPlay Audio
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PolyPlay Audio is a versatile offline space for audio, playlists, notes, and presentation. Import your own audio and organize it into a more intentional experience. Build playlists, compare versions, loop ideas, add artwork, shape the visual atmosphere, and write notes or journal entries alongside what you hear — all without Wi-Fi, streaming, or data. PolyPlay Audio is flexible by design. A meditation teacher can organize guided sessions and reflections. A producer can A/B mixes in a playlist. A rapper can present an album with artwork and mood. A comedian can compare different versions of a set. A songwriter can loop ideas and write while listening. Features include: • Offline audio playback • Playlist and library organization • Notes and gratitude journaling • Looping for writing, reviewing, and focused listening • Artwork and visual atmosphere around your media • Portable access to your collection anywhere • A customizable way to present and experience audio PolyPlay Audio is for creators, thinkers, and anyone who wants media to feel like an experience, not just a folder of files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nintendo Music at Free against PolyPlay Audio's $1.99. Nintendo Music also leads on chart position (#86 vs unranked). PolyPlay Audio's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Nintendo Music is free to download; PolyPlay Audio costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nintendo Music ships an update every 2 weeks, PolyPlay Audio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nintendo Music | PolyPlay Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (26K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #86 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Paul Fisher |
Bugs and requests
Nintendo Music
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sign-in button not working
- Music playback issues when switching apps
- Search disabling app navigation
Requested features
6 requests- More game soundtracks, especially from older consoles
- Composer/artist credits
- Ability to extend all tracks in a playlist
- Apple Watch and CarPlay support
- Sleep timer
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- Splatoon side order and Off the Hook music
PolyPlay Audio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nintendo Music
No in-app purchases
PolyPlay Audio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Nintendo Music or PolyPlay Audio have ads?
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