WaveSafe vs JUSPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
WaveSafe
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WaveSafe is a free, private, offline player for the music you actually own. Import your audio files and get a fast, clean library on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and CarPlay ā no account, no ads, no internet required. ⢠Plays your own files ā MP3, M4A/AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG ⢠100% offline ā your music never leaves your device; no tracking, no ads ⢠Gapless album playback with a sample-accurate engine ⢠Loudness normalization via ReplayGain tags ⢠Browse by Library, Genres, Soundtracks, and Favorites ⢠Fast offline search across artists, albums, and songs ⢠Shuffle, queue, and resume where you left off ⢠Rich album art and a focused Now Playing view ⢠CarPlay browsing and playback ⢠Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
JUSPlay
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JUSPlay is a beautiful, native music player for your personal Subsonic-compatible music server. Stream your entire library from anywhere ā at home, in the car, or on a run with just your Apple Watch. FEATURES ⢠Stream your full music library from any Subsonic, Navidrome, or Airsonic server ⢠CarPlay integration ā browse artists, albums, playlists, and songs hands-free while driving ⢠Apple Watch app ā standalone playback over WiFi/LTE, no iPhone needed ⢠AI Smart Playlists ā describe a mood or vibe and let AI curate the perfect mix from your library ⢠Queue management with shuffle, repeat, and drag-to-reorder ⢠Queue persistence ā pick up exactly where you left off, even after the app is closed ⢠Browse by artists, albums, playlists, genres, or search your entire library ⢠Favourite songs with one tap ⢠Dark mode support following your system preference ⢠Designed for privacy ā connects directly to your server, no third-party cloud services SMART PLAYLISTS Just type what you're in the mood for ā "chill evening jazz", "high energy workout", "90s road trip vibes" ā and JUSPlay's AI analyses your library's genres, eras, play history, and favourites to build a playlist that actually fits. CARPLAY Full CarPlay support with browsable tabs for Recent, Artists, Playlists, Songs, and Favourites. Shuffle your whole library or favourites with one tap while keeping your eyes on the road. APPLE WATCH Stream music directly from your watch over WiFi or cellular. Perfect for runs, gym sessions, or any time you want to leave your phone behind. Syncs your server settings automatically from the iPhone app. REQUIREMENTS Requires a Subsonic-compatible music server (Subsonic, Navidrome, Airsonic, Gonic, etc.) with network access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JUSPlay at 13.0 against WaveSafe's 18.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | WaveSafe | JUSPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gabor Ember | Jeandre Knox |
In-app purchases
WaveSafe
No in-app purchases
JUSPlay
No in-app purchases









