Comparison

Playgaze vs MixSet

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

MixSet

Features
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MixSet helps you create playlists for real-life moments. Describe what you’re doing—a morning walk, road trip, workout, focus session, backyard hangout, or anything else—and MixSet creates a playlist shaped around your activity, available time, and musical taste. Preview the suggested songs, remove tracks you don’t want, fill any gaps, and save the finished playlist to your music library. MixSet is for listeners who want more than a random collection of songs. Start with smart recommendations, then shape each set until it feels right for you. Features: - Create playlists from a simple moment or activity - Choose a duration such as 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours - Personalize playlists using your preferred genres - Preview songs before saving - Remove songs you don’t want - Fill gaps when a playlist is too short - Save completed playlists to your music library - Revisit saved sets and create fresh playlists later - Build a playlist around a song you like MixSet requires an active Apple Music subscription and permission to access your music library. MixSet is an independently developed app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple. Start with smart picks. Finish with your taste.

Screenshots

Playgaze4 screens
MixSet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MixSet at none against Playgaze's 3. On price, ads, device support 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. Playgaze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MixSet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Playgaze versus MixSet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaygazeMixSet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew WavingBest Value LLC

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
None

MixSet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Playgaze free?
Playgaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MixSet free?
MixSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Playgaze or MixSet have ads?
Neither Playgaze nor MixSet shows ads.

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