Comparison

xsMusic vs Ora DJ

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

Head to head
About

xsMusic

Stream and download your personal music library from a Jellyfin server. Enjoy offline listening, create custom playlists, and manage your collection with a clean, intuitive interface. Offers dark mode and cross-device synchronization.

Highlights
  • Stream music from Jellyfin server
  • Download music for offline listening
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Create custom playlists
  • Sync library across devices
  • Dark mode support
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xsMusic Music Player – Stream and Download Your Jellyfin Music Library Elevate your music experience with xsMusic Player, the ultimate MacOS app for streaming and downloading your music library from your Jellyfin server. Designed for music lovers who want seamless access to their personal collection, this app brings your favorite tunes to your fingertips with style and simplicity. Key Features: Stream Your Music: Connect to your Jellyfin server and stream your entire music library in high quality. Offline Listening: Download your favorite albums, playlists, and tracks to enjoy them anytime, anywhere—even without an internet connection. Intuitive Interface: A clean, user-friendly design makes browsing, searching, and playing your music effortless. Powerful Search: Quickly find artists, albums, songs, or playlists with lightning-fast search functionality. Custom Playlists: Create and manage playlists directly from the app to curate the perfect soundtrack for every moment. Sync Across Devices: Keep your music in sync with your Jellyfin server, ensuring your library is always up to date. Dark Mode: Enjoy a sleek, eye-friendly interface with built-in dark mode support. Whether you're at home, on the go, or offline, xsMusic Player delivers a premium music experience tailored to your personal collection. Say goodbye to subscription fees and hello to your music, your way. Download now and take control of your music library with xsMusic Player!

About

Ora DJ

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Listen to your next set before you reach the booth. Ora DJ for iPhone is the companion to Ora DJ on your computer. Sign in with your existing account to browse the playlists you have selected for cloud sync and listen to tracks from your own library. Your playlists, on your phone Browse synced playlists, search your library, and inspect track details including artist, duration, BPM, Camelot key and energy where available. Cover artwork and playlist sections help you find your way through a set. Listen and look closer Stream over Wi-Fi or cellular. Open Now Playing to see track artwork and scrub through the waveform when available. Keep listening with the screen locked or while using another app, with playback controls on the lock screen. Take playlists offline Download playlists for offline playback and manage local storage in the app. Downloads use Wi-Fi by default, with cellular downloads available as an option. Reconnect within 30 days to renew offline access; playback also requires valid account access. Keep the full playlist in view Tracks that have not finished syncing remain visible. Available tracks can play while the rest of a playlist is still being prepared. Shape your set Where editing is available, add tracks to playlists, reorder tracks in manual playlists, and set or clear cues. Changes sync with Ora DJ on your computer. An existing Ora DJ account and playlists selected for cloud sync in the desktop app are required. The iPhone app plays your own synced library; it does not provide a public music catalog, account signup, purchases or subscription management.

Screenshots

xsMusic4 screens
Ora DJ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ora DJ at every 3 days against xsMusic's monthly. xsMusic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

xsMusic ships an update monthly, Ora DJ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
xsMusic versus Ora DJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxsMusicOra DJ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerard van der LindenHeyora

In-app purchases

None

xsMusic

No in-app purchases

None

Ora DJ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xsMusic free?
xsMusic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ora DJ free?
Ora DJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xsMusic or Ora DJ have ads?
Neither xsMusic nor Ora DJ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xsMusic or Ora DJ?
xsMusic ships an update monthly, and Ora DJ every 3 days. Most recently, xsMusic was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ora DJ on October 31, 2026.

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