# Universal Song Link vs Kernel Media Server

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Universal Song Link at 12.0 against Kernel Media Server's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Song Link | Kernel Media Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Lamers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796486314) | [Kernel Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870463186) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Song Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-song-link/id6742038458)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kernel Media Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kernel-media-server/id6758033366)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Song Link free?

Universal Song Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kernel Media Server free?

Kernel Media Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Universal Song Link or Kernel Media Server have ads?

Neither Universal Song Link nor Kernel Media Server shows ads.

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