# Navidrome Player vs Narjo

The clearest difference is rating: Narjo at 4.3 against Navidrome Player's 3.0. Narjo also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 60%) and ratings volume (34 vs 2). Navidrome Player's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Navidrome Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Narjo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Narjo holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narjo has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Navidrome Player's written reviews are positive against 82% of Narjo's.

Navidrome Player ships an update every 4 days, Narjo every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Navidrome Player | Narjo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navidrome-player-subsonify/id6483939229/reviews) | **[4.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narjo/id6748359006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DoubleFau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513160377) | [Arturo Yumpo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823416320) |

## What reviewers say

### Navidrome Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navidrome-player-subsonify/id6483939229)

Access your self-hosted music library offline on iOS devices, including Apple Watch and CarPlay. Enjoy instant browsing, downloads, and Siri integration. A free tier offers limited daily playback, with a Pro version removing the cap.

**Highlights:** Offline library access, Background syncing, Download albums and playlists, CarPlay integration, Standalone Apple Watch playback, Siri voice commands, Adjustable crossfade and quality settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### Narjo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narjo/id6748359006)

Stream your personal music library from various servers or local storage. Enjoy lossless playback, synced lyrics, and extensive library exploration. Cast to multiple devices and customize your listening experience with a powerful equalizer and offline downloads.

**Highlights:** Connect to Navidrome, Subsonic, Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, Lossless playback and gapless support, Real-time synced lyrics with translation, Browse by artist, album, genre, decade, folder, UPnP/DLNA casting and Sonos support, 10-band graphic equalizer, Offline downloads and full offline mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Narjo Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Narjo Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Navidrome Player free?

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

### Is Narjo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Navidrome Player or Narjo?

Narjo is rated higher. Navidrome Player averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Narjo averages 4.3 from 34 ratings.

### Do Navidrome Player or Narjo have ads?

Neither Navidrome Player nor Narjo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Navidrome Player or Narjo?

Navidrome Player ships an update every 4 days, and Narjo every 11 days. Most recently, Navidrome Player was updated on October 13, 2026 and Narjo on October 17, 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.*