Comparison

Playgaze vs AO

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

Head to head
About

Playgaze

Features
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Music discovery and playlist maker for Apple Music subscribers with customizable skip timer. Playgaze is a music curator app that helps you discover songs at your own pace. Set your music timer, press play, and explore curated playlists without endless scrolling. Heart tracks that connect with you and instantly create Apple Music playlists from your discoveries. Perfect music discovery app for focused listening sessions. No algorithms pushing content - just you, the music, and your personalized discovery timer. Features: - Official Apple Music player integration via MusicKit - Customizable music timer for auto-skip discovery - Heart button to curate your favorite tracks - One-tap playlist maker - transfer discoveries to Apple Music - Music transfer between sessions and playlists - Private, local data storage - Minimalist, distraction-free music app interface - Setlist creator for your hearted songs REQUIREMENT: Active Apple Music subscription required for music playback. Create and play discovery sessions that match your mood. Whether you want quick 30-second previews or full song experiences, this music curator puts you in control of the pace. No pressure. No distractions. Just music discovery, your way. This app is subject to Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AO

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AO-ringo Player is a music player designed specifically for continuously playing albums from your Apple Music library. [Key Features] ・Continuous Album Playback: When the last track of an album ends, the app automatically transitions to the next album and continues playing. ・Seamless Transitions: Preloading minimizes wait time when switching between albums. ・Offline Mode: Automatically detects tracks saved on your device and keeps playing without interruption even without a network connection. ・Library Integration: Works directly with your Apple Music library and playlists. ・Favorites: Add artists and playlists to your favorites and quickly access them sorted by play count. ・Custom Themes: Choose from Auto (follows OS settings), fixed Light/Dark, or custom color themes from the appearance settings (※ options other than Auto require an in-app purchase).

Screenshots

Playgaze4 screens
AO4 screens

Verdict

The call

Playgaze and AO are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Playgaze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and AO sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playgaze ships an update every 2 weeks, AO weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Playgaze versus AO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaygazeAO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew WavingFujishima Tomokazu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Playgaze

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Discovery3 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

AO

One-time3
  • Coffee Support$0.99
  • Premium Coffee Support$1.99
  • Coffee & Cake Support$3.99

Questions

Is Playgaze free?
Playgaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AO free?
AO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playgaze or AO have ads?
Neither Playgaze nor AO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playgaze or AO?
Playgaze ships an update every 2 weeks, and AO weekly. Most recently, Playgaze was updated on October 12, 2026 and AO on October 20, 2026.

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