# Playlist vs Auranova

The clearest difference is update cadence: Auranova at every 10 days against Playlist's monthly. Auranova also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Playlist's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playlist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Auranova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Playlist against 5.0 for Auranova. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Playlist ships an update monthly, Auranova every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playlist | Auranova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlist-me/id6751526462/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auranova/id6762539845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JAMSoft Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834230814) | [DENIS TELEVNYY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894592813) |

## What reviewers say

### Playlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlist-me/id6751526462)

Effortlessly generate unique playlists from your music library using AI. Discover new combinations based on mood, activity, or specific tastes. Enjoy a personalized listening experience with smart features and offline capabilities.

**Highlights:** AI-powered playlist generation, Advanced filtering by artist, album, year, and song length, Time-based playlist sizing, Smart artist distribution, Family-friendly content filtering, Offline playlist creation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlaylistMe Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro+ AI Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| PlaylistMe Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro+ AI Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 5 AI Cover Art Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| PlaylistMe Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |


### Auranova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auranova/id6762539845)

Experience your music library with dynamic, real-time visualizers that react to every beat. Offers powerful audio tools like a 10-band equalizer and DSP effects. Personalize your listening with various themes and enjoy offline playback.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio-reactive visualizers, Import music from device, PC, Google Drive, 10-band equalizer with genre presets, DSP effects (reverb, echo, bass boost), AirPlay visualizers to TV, Offline playback, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auranova Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playlist free?

Playlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Auranova free?

Auranova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Playlist or Auranova?

Playlist and Auranova are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Playlist or Auranova have ads?

Neither Playlist nor Auranova shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playlist or Auranova?

Playlist ships an update monthly, and Auranova every 10 days. Most recently, Playlist was updated on October 28, 2026 and Auranova on October 24, 2026.

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