Comparison

Gala Music vs Smoothi

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

Head to head
About

Gala Music

Stream unlimited music without subscriptions or ads. Discover new artists, explore a vast catalog, and enjoy live performances. Support artists with a unique gifting feature and get personalized recommendations.

Highlights
  • Unlimited free music streaming
  • Ad-free listening experience
  • Discover new artists daily
  • Live stream performances
  • AI-based music suggestions
  • Create and explore playlists
  • Support artists with Beats
Features
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Stream Unlimited Free Music with Gala Music - No Subscription Required! Discover new artists daily with Gala Music. Dive into our deep catalog where you can enjoy unlimited streaming without ever paying a subscription fee. Experience music the way it's meant to be - completely ad-free! Gala Music brings you the ultimate music discovery and streaming experience. Discover New Music & Live Performances Explore a vast library of music from chart-topping hits to hidden gems by emerging artists. With Gala Music, new music discovery is effortless and exciting. Whether you love pop, rap, reggaeton, or indie, we’ve got it all. Listen to Top Artists on Gala Music: - Snoop Dogg - Earl Sweatshirt - Brray - The Alchemist - October London - Mount Westmore Listen to Some of the Most Exciting Talents in Music: - Seon - Drex Carter - Jane Handcock - Kado - Bronze Whale Experience Live Music: Tune into exclusive live stream performances from top artists on the platform. Whether it’s a blockbuster concert or an intimate set, Gala Music brings the thrill of live music directly to the palm of your hand. Discover live music and exclusive gigs anytime, anywhere. Support Artists with Beats: Show your love and support for your favorite artists using Beats, our unique gifting feature. Every Beat sends direct support to the artists, helping them create more of the music you love. Smart AI-Based Music Suggestions: Find the perfect music for every mood with our AI-driven suggestion feature. Search by artist, genre, or mood, and let Gala Music do the rest, offering personalized music recommendations tailored just for you. Daily Mixes Powered by AI: Enjoy daily mixes curated based on your listening activity. These mixes refresh every day, offering you a personalized listening experience that evolves with your musical tastes. Discover new favorites and enjoy a fresh selection of music every day. Create & Explore Playlists: Immerse yourself in music curated by fans and artists alike. Build your own playlists or explore ones created by others in the Gala Music community. Discover smart playlists, curated playlists, and more. Personal Music Collection: Easily like and save your favorite tracks to your personal collection on Gala Music, available to enjoy anytime, anywhere. Your next favorite song is just a tap away. Collect tracks and build your music library effortlessly. Additional Features: Exclusive Events: Access tickets to exclusive events and live concerts. Fan Community: Join our vibrant fan community and share your playlists and music discoveries. Download Gala Music Now and Transform the Way You Listen to Music - All for Free!

About

Smoothi

Create personalized music playlists with seamless song transitions. Mix genres, energy levels, and discover trending mixes. Enjoy uninterrupted listening with ad-free playback for various occasions.

Highlights
  • Customized playlists
  • Seamless song transitions
  • Genre mixing (Pop, Hip-hop, R&B, EDM, etc.)
  • Trending mixes from Hot Crate
  • Ad-free listening
  • Energy level mixing
Features
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Smoothi is a new way to experience popular music: play customized playlists with seamless transitions between songs. Choose your favorite music genres (Pop, Hip-hop, and R&B), extras (including EDM, Pop Rock, K-pop and Latin Hits), mix energy, and more, or select trending mixes from the Hot Crate. Press play and enjoy your music mix of new and past top hits without ads or interruptions. Great for working out, road trips, parties with friends, and all sorts of other occasions! Browse as a Guest to try 10 minute previews. With a Freemium Account, play up to 200 minutes in a two week period. Premium Accounts are $5 per month to unlock unlimited minutes and 3-hour Party Mixes. Available in the USA. App terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gala Music4 screens
Smoothi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gala Music at every 5 days against Smoothi's every 6 weeks. Gala Music also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Gala Music sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Smoothi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gala Music holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gala Music has 90 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Gala Music's written reviews are positive against 75% of Smoothi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gala Music ships an update every 5 days, Smoothi every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gala Music versus Smoothi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGala MusicSmoothi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (90 ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings90 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB35 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBlockchain Game Partners, Inc.Cuetessa, Inc.

Customer experience

Gala Music

All ratings87 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smoothi

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Gala Music

Requested features

2 requests
  • More mainstream artists onboarded
  • Further development for growth

Smoothi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Gala Music

One-time10
  • Fame 10 000$0.99
  • Fame 50 000$4.79
  • Battle Box$6.49
Show 7 more
  • The Taco Treats Box$6.49
  • The MUSIC Box$6.99
  • Fame 100 000$8.99
  • Spooktober Box$29.99
  • Fame 500 000$39.99
  • Art Basel Mystery Box$57.00
  • Fame 1 000 000$69.99
1 purchases

Smoothi

Subscriptions1
  • Smoothi Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Gala Music free?
Gala Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smoothi free?
Smoothi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gala Music or Smoothi?
Gala Music is rated higher. Gala Music averages 5.0 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Smoothi averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Gala Music or Smoothi have ads?
Neither Gala Music nor Smoothi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gala Music or Smoothi?
Gala Music ships an update every 5 days, and Smoothi every 6 weeks. Most recently, Gala Music was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smoothi on November 4, 2026.

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