# Background Audio Player vs PlayListic

The clearest difference is rating: PlayListic at 4.6 against Background Audio Player's 1.0. PlayListic also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Background Audio Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Background Audio Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PlayListic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayListic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayListic has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Background Audio Player ships an update every 2 weeks, PlayListic weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Background Audio Player | PlayListic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-audio-player-pip/id6753216350/reviews) | **[4.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlistic-background-player/id6755650488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [LEAN ASIA CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815050814) | [huyen tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855217316) |

## What reviewers say

### Background Audio Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-audio-player-pip/id6753216350)

Stream and download music and videos from YouTube with offline playback, background audio, and personalized daily mixes. Organize your library with custom playlists and smart search for seamless listening anywhere.

**Highlights:** Unlimited offline downloads, YouTube music integration, Smart autoplay and daily mixes, Background audio playback, Advanced library management, PIP player

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playlists Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Equalizer Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### PlayListic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlistic-background-player/id6755650488)

Listen to trending online music, podcasts, and shows with your screen off or while using other apps. Organize your favorite tracks into playlists and enjoy a seamless, battery-efficient listening experience.

**Highlights:** Background playback, Screen-off listening, Picture-in-Picture mode, Create custom playlists, Discover trending music, Podcast and show streaming, Battery saver optimization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrendMix Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Audio Player free?

Background Audio Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlayListic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Background Audio Player or PlayListic?

PlayListic is rated higher. Background Audio Player averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PlayListic averages 4.6 from 60 ratings.

### Do Background Audio Player or PlayListic have ads?

PlayListic shows ads; Background Audio Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Background Audio Player or PlayListic?

Background Audio Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlayListic weekly. Most recently, Background Audio Player was updated on November 3, 2026 and PlayListic on November 9, 2026.

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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.*