Comparison

Audition Pro vs DRFT.FM

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

Head to head
About

Audition Pro

This music player enhances your Apple Music experience with global charts, genre discovery, and a refined vertical scrolling UI. It prioritizes seamless navigation and personalized recommendations to help you explore new music.

Highlights
  • Global music charts
  • Genre discovery by region
  • Refined vertical scrolling UI
  • Optimized user experience
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Seamless navigation
Features
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Borderless music experience, Audition has arrived. The ultimate player designed exclusively for Apple Music. * Full-track playback requires an Apple Music subscription. Even if you don’t have an Apple Music subscription, you can listen to 30-second previews. ◈ Global Rankings Top charts from over 160 regions ◈ Genre by Region By combining top charts with genres, you can discover new music. Also, through playlists of various genres, you can thoroughly explore Apple Music's vast music library. ◈ Refined UI Since most music apps rely mainly on horizontal scrolling, we’ve rebuilt the UI to focus on vertical scrolling. The amount of information per screen is maximized, making it easier to grasp the big picture. ◈ Optimized UX Designed and crafted with seamless navigation as the top priority. All items are neatly organized, so you’ll never get lost or wonder where something is. ◈ The Golden Triangle Audition – Discover new music Library – Listen to tracks you’ve added to your Library For You – Get recommendations based on your playback history By cycling through this triangle, your Library will keep growing. ◈ Subscription Enjoy the app without ads ◈ The Start of a New Music Lifestyle What kind of music do you listen to on a daily basis? You may feel like you choose yourself, but unconsciously, you’re influenced by the app’s UI. It’s time to break free from the days of listening to the same songs in your Library. Music knows no borders. Host track auditions and discover new music together. * To play music, the Music app must be installed. ◈Subscription Terms of Service Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.vitalogy.jp/2025/06/privacypolicy.html

About

DRFT.FM

Features
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DRFT is a new kind of music streaming. Every artist you hear is a DRFT Original — created by AI, exclusive to the platform, and impossible to find anywhere else. New tracks drop constantly, so every session surfaces something that didn't exist an hour ago. No account. No ads. No algorithms trying to sell you anything. Open the app, press play, and let the music find you. WHAT MAKES DRFT DIFFERENT • 100% exclusive catalogue — every artist is a DRFT Original, not on Spotify, Apple Music, or anywhere else. • Instant playback — no sign-up, no onboarding. The stream is already waiting. • Always new — our AI artists never stop releasing. New singles, new albums, new voices, every day. • Zero ads. Ever. Not even in the free tier. • Anonymous by design — we don't track you, we don't ask for an email, and you can wipe your local data anytime. DISCOVER • A living Home feed with Popular Artists, New Artists, fresh releases and mood-based selections. • Mood Journey — pick a vibe, we build the playlist. • Full artist pages with tracks, albums and singles. • Background audio + lock-screen controls so the music keeps going wherever you go. CREATE (optional) • Type a prompt — a genre, a feeling, a story — and watch DRFT build a brand new AI artist with their own portrait, world and debut track. • Your creation joins the public catalogue as a New Artist for everyone to hear. DRFT is Music That Finds You. — DRFT Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drft.fm/privacy

Screenshots

Audition Pro4 screens
DRFT.FM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DRFT.FM at none against Audition Pro's 1. DRFT.FM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price 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. Audition Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. DRFT.FM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audition Pro ships an update every 2 months, DRFT.FM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Audition Pro versus DRFT.FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudition ProDRFT.FM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB65 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperShojiro HashimotoThe Nexus Collective GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audition Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Plan14 Days trial$1.991 Year
None

DRFT.FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audition Pro free?
Audition Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DRFT.FM free?
DRFT.FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Audition Pro or DRFT.FM have ads?
Audition Pro shows ads; DRFT.FM does not.
Which is updated more often, Audition Pro or DRFT.FM?
Audition Pro ships an update every 2 months, and DRFT.FM fortnightly. Most recently, Audition Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and DRFT.FM on October 31, 2026.

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