Comparison

Mixly vs Lodos Nova

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

Head to head
About

Mixly

Describe your mood or activity, and this app instantly generates a personalized playlist from Apple Music. Refine your selections with follow-up prompts, save your favorite mixes, and discover new tracks effortlessly.

Highlights
  • AI-powered playlist creation
  • Playlist refinement with prompts
  • Save and organize favorite mixes
  • Direct playback via Apple Music
  • Discover new tracks
Features
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Mixly: Every mood has a playlist Describe how you're feeling, what you're doing, or what you want to hear and Mixly builds a playlist from Apple Music in seconds. No scrolling through endless catalogs or algorithm guessing what you want. Just describe the vibe and get a playlist that fits. Create mixes for anything: a late-night drive, a workout, a dinner party, or just a mood you can't quite name. Refine your mix until it's exactly right, save your favorites, and come back to them whenever you need. What you can do with Mixly: - Describe the moment and get a curated playlist instantly - Refine your mix with follow-up prompts until it's perfect - Save and organize your favorite mixes - Play everything directly through Apple Music - Discover tracks you'd never find on your own Mixly requires an active Apple Music subscription.

About

Lodos Nova

Features
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Nova is a next-generation music streaming platform brought to life through AI and human collaboration. The goal here is not to present every output generated by AI exactly as it comes. At Nova, music production is shaped by a strong artistic approach and a meticulous curation process. Every project begins with the creation of an artist identity. Who they are, what kind of character they have, what they make people feel, what style they sing in, and what kind of world they belong to are all carefully crafted in detail. From there, the process becomes much more than simply producing a song. The theme, narrative, and emotional tone of the lyrics, as well as the instruments to be used, rhythmic structure, riffs, scales, note progressions, and BPM choices, are all developed by our team with great precision. Then, together with AI, the same tracks are refined again and again, filtered, reshaped, and only the works that truly resonate with us are turned into albums. That is why the music you encounter on Nova is not random, mass-produced content. Every album, every track, and every sound passes through a filter of aesthetic care, artistic vision, and a highly selective ear. Nothing we do not genuinely believe in is ever released. Content quality and the listening experience always come first for us. The albums on Nova are designed to accompany you beautifully while working, relaxing at home, walking, gathering with friends, or creating the right atmosphere in spaces such as stores, cafés, and restaurants. Our aim is not simply to offer music, but to create a powerful experience that brings the right atmosphere to every moment. Nova is a refined, carefully crafted, and aesthetically driven musical universe where AI and human creativity come together in balance.

Screenshots

Mixly3 screens
Lodos Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lodos Nova at fortnightly against Mixly's every 2 months. Lodos Nova also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mixly ships an update every 2 months, Lodos Nova fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Mixly versus Lodos Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixlyLodos Nova
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle EdgetteLOOPCODE BILISIM YAZILIM MUHENDISLIK EGITIM VE DANISMANLIK ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Mixly

No in-app purchases

None

Lodos Nova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mixly free?
Mixly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lodos Nova free?
Lodos Nova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mixly or Lodos Nova have ads?
Neither Mixly nor Lodos Nova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mixly or Lodos Nova?
Mixly ships an update every 2 months, and Lodos Nova fortnightly. Most recently, Mixly was updated on October 19, 2026 and Lodos Nova on October 6, 2026.

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