Comparison

PlayAfro vs Relic Stereo

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

Head to head
About

PlayAfro

Features
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PlayAfro is the premier platform dedicated to Afro music lovers, DJs, and artists. Whether you’re an emerging Afrobeat artist or a seasoned DJ, PlayAfro connects you with a vibrant global community to promote, rank, and discover the freshest Afro sounds. With PlayAfro, DJs from all over the world get access to high-quality, exclusive tracks from independent Afro-music artists and labels. In return, artists get valuable feedback, exposure, and a chance to break into international charts. For DJs: • Discover fresh Afrobeat, Amapiano, Afro House, Dancehall, and more • Access downloadable high-quality audio files • Rank songs and provide feedback directly to artists • Curate your personal crates and build your reputation on the platform • See your favorite tracks climb the PlayAfro Top 100 Charts For Artists & Labels: • Upload your songs for evaluation by real international DJs • Receive honest feedback and song ratings • Gain exposure through our weekly updated Top 100 Afro Music Charts • Reach DJs playing in clubs, events, radio shows, and more • Connect with potential promoters, labels, and fans Key Features: • Official PlayAfro Top 100 Afro music chart • DJ feedback system • Music submission and evaluation tracking • Downloadable audio files for verified DJs • Member profiles with social linking • Weekly song updates and trending lists PlayAfro is where Afro culture meets technology, empowering Afro musicians and DJs to grow together globally.

About

Relic Stereo

Experience the warmth and soul of vintage hi-fi stereo systems with this app. It emulates classic components like amplifiers, turntables, and CD players, enhanced by AI for a modern touch. Enjoy music playback, global radio tuning, and a retro-inspired interface.

Highlights
  • Vintage stereo emulation
  • Turntable and CD player
  • 16-band graphic equalizer
  • Global FM/AM tuner
  • AI assistant
  • Retro LED display
Features
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Relic Stereo — Vintage Hi-Fi Stereo with an 80s Retro Soul Relic Stereo brings the warmth, weight, and soul of classic hi-fi equipment back to life, right in your pocket. Designed for audiophiles and aesthetes who believe music deserves more than a flat, forgettable interface. It brings the full technology you could find in this type of stereo with the amplifier, equalizer, cd player, display led, tuner and its turntable! Select your country to set the radio to the right frequencies and display the news from your location. Also AI will help you to setup your stereo and bring that retro technology to the new era...  FEATURES: . Music & Playback - Background audio playback - Play local music files, URL streams, and playlists - Compact disc player with full transport controls - Vinyl turntable with realistic rotation animation and sound . Tuner - Live news ticker from your selected country - FM/AM tuner with radio stations from countries worldwide\ . Sound - 16-band graphic equalizer - Bass, treble, balance, volume, and loudness controls . Intelligence - H-AI 900 is your AI-powered assistant - your vintage stereo, with a mind of its own . Design - Vintage LED display, knobs, sliders and buttons - Stunning skeuomorphic UI inspired by classic hi-fi hardware

Screenshots

PlayAfro3 screens
Relic Stereo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlayAfro at none against Relic Stereo's 1. PlayAfro also leads on ads (none vs shown). Relic Stereo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Relic Stereo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlayAfro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlayAfro ships an update every 5 weeks, Relic Stereo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PlayAfro versus Relic Stereo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayAfroRelic Stereo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB83 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGUMAK Media e.K.Vich Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

PlayAfro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Relic Stereo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is PlayAfro free?
PlayAfro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relic Stereo free?
Relic Stereo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlayAfro or Relic Stereo have ads?
Relic Stereo shows ads; PlayAfro does not.
Which is updated more often, PlayAfro or Relic Stereo?
PlayAfro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Relic Stereo every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlayAfro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Relic Stereo on October 6, 2026.

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