# MusicSearch vs Start Playing

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Start Playing at 100% against MusicSearch's 0%. Start Playing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). MusicSearch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Start Playing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MusicSearch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Start Playing's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MusicSearch | Start Playing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsearch-music-database/id6745536099/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Ly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812804104) | [Brian Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810892390) |

## What reviewers say

### MusicSearch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsearch-music-database/id6745536099)

Access a vast music database to find information about artists and songs. Cache data for offline use, filter content, and contribute to the database. Customize the app's appearance and track your listening history.

**Highlights:** Search MusicBrainz database, Offline-first data caching, Instant content filtering, View visit history, Save to collections, Contribute to MusicBrainz, Customizable appearance

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

**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 MusicSearch free?

MusicSearch 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, MusicSearch or Start Playing?

Start Playing is rated higher. MusicSearch averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Start Playing averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MusicSearch or Start Playing have ads?

Neither MusicSearch 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.*