# Metasonic Player vs Start Playing

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metasonic Player at none against Start Playing's 1. Metasonic Player also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Start Playing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metasonic Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Metasonic Player against 5.0 for Start Playing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metasonic Player | Start Playing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metasonic-player/id6738844904/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Lennig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782563676) | [Brian Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810892390) |

## What reviewers say

### Metasonic Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metasonic-player/id6738844904)

This audio player allows you to enjoy local music files and your Apple Music library. It displays comprehensive metadata for each track and offers robust queue management with precise playback controls. Supports a wide range of audio formats.

**Highlights:** Full metadata display, Apple Music library integration, Direct file opening, Customizable queues, Precise playback controls, Supports FLAC, WAV, MP3, M4A, AAC, AIFF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Start Playing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773)

Streamline your music listening by selecting multiple playlists to play seamlessly. Enjoy intelligent shuffling, original playlist order playback, or artist-avoidance for a smoother audio experience.

**Highlights:** Select multiple playlists, Intelligent shuffling, Original playlist order playback, Avoid back-to-back artists, Clean and intentional playback

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metasonic Player free?

Metasonic Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Start Playing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metasonic Player or Start Playing?

Metasonic Player and Start Playing are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Metasonic Player or Start Playing have ads?

Neither Metasonic Player nor Start Playing shows ads.

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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.*