Comparison

Nintendo Music vs DIR ORACLE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Access music from Nintendo game franchises
  • Extended playback options
  • Offline playback
  • Background playback
  • Sleep timer
  • Create custom playlists
Features
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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.

About

DIR ORACLE

Explore the official digital experience of a globally recognized rock band. Access daily song features, detailed member biographies, a comprehensive music catalog, upcoming show information, and augmented reality exhibitions.

Highlights
  • Daily song feature
  • Band member biographies
  • Full music catalog
  • Live show tracker
  • AR exhibition gallery
Features
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DIR EN GREY ORACLE — Official Experience Explore DIR EN GREY through their music, history, and visual expression. DIR EN GREY is a legendary Japanese rock band that has continued to pursue its own sound beyond genres and borders. DIR EN GREY ORACLE is the official mobile app that carries that spirit into technology. • BIOGRAPHY & MEMBERS Explore the profiles and roles of the five members of DIR EN GREY. • DISCOGRAPHY Browse the official catalog, from the earliest works to the latest releases. • UPCOMING SHOWS Check upcoming live shows, including dates, venues, and times. • SONG OF THE DAY Explore DIR EN GREY's music through a song of the day, inspired by the spirit of traditional Japanese reading, with a glimpse of the day. • AUGMENTED REALITY Experience the world of DIR EN GREY through augmented reality at venues, concerts, tours, and special events. DIR EN GREY ORACLE is the one and only official mobile experience of DIR EN GREY, developed by CIFER STUDIO.

Screenshots

Nintendo Music4 screens
DIR ORACLE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nintendo Music at 80% against DIR ORACLE's 25%. Nintendo Music also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (25K vs 7). DIR ORACLE's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nintendo Music holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nintendo Music has 25K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Nintendo Music's written reviews are positive against 25% of DIR ORACLE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nintendo Music ships an update every 2 weeks, DIR ORACLE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Nintendo Music versus DIR ORACLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNintendo MusicDIR ORACLE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (25K ratings) — better3.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB171 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNintendo Co., Ltd.CiferAI LLC

Customer experience

Nintendo Music

All ratings24,861 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews2,314 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative9.8%

DIR ORACLE

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%

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

DIR ORACLE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nintendo Music

No in-app purchases

None

DIR ORACLE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nintendo Music free?
Nintendo Music is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DIR ORACLE free?
DIR ORACLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nintendo Music or DIR ORACLE?
Nintendo Music is rated higher. Nintendo Music averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while DIR ORACLE averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Nintendo Music or DIR ORACLE have ads?
Neither Nintendo Music nor DIR ORACLE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nintendo Music or DIR ORACLE?
Nintendo Music ships an update every 2 weeks, and DIR ORACLE weekly. Most recently, Nintendo Music was updated on October 31, 2026 and DIR ORACLE on October 23, 2026.

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