Comparison

WaveSafe vs JUSPlay

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

Head to head
About

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 — no account, no ads, no internet required. • Plays your own files — MP3, M4A/AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG • 100% offline — 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

About

JUSPlay

Features
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JUSPlay is a beautiful, native music player for your personal Subsonic-compatible music server. Stream your entire library from anywhere — 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 — browse artists, albums, playlists, and songs hands-free while driving • Apple Watch app — standalone playback over WiFi/LTE, no iPhone needed • AI Smart Playlists — 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 — 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 — connects directly to your server, no third-party cloud services SMART PLAYLISTS Just type what you're in the mood for — "chill evening jazz", "high energy workout", "90s road trip vibes" — 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.

Screenshots

WaveSafe4 screens
JUSPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
WaveSafe versus JUSPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveSafeJUSPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGabor EmberJeandre Knox

In-app purchases

None

WaveSafe

No in-app purchases

None

JUSPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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