SonikTrax vs JellyPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SonikTrax
Access your personal music library from any device. This app connects to your self-hosted music server, allowing you to stream your entire collection anywhere, anytime. Enjoy background playback, queue management, and browse by various categories.
- Stream music library over Wi-Fi/cellular
- Background audio playback
- Queue management with shuffle/repeat
- Browse by artists, albums, genres, playlists
- Radio mixes and smart stations
- CarPlay integration
- Apple TV support
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SonikTrax Stream your personal music library from anywhere. SonikTrax connects to your self-hosted music server, giving you access to your entire collection on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Perfect for music enthusiasts who have built their own digital library from CDs, vinyl rips, and purchased downloads. Features: - Stream your music library over Wi-Fi or cellular - Background audio playback - Queue management with shuffle and repeat - Browse by artists, albums, genres, and playlists - Radio mixes and smart stations - Dark mode support - CarPlay integration - Apple TV support Your music. Your server. Your way.
JellyPlayer
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A Jellyfin music player that has proper download, streaming and CarPlay without the fluff.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SonikTrax at 3 against JellyPlayer's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SonikTrax | JellyPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Gomon | Anuj Goyal |
In-app purchases
SonikTrax
No in-app purchases
JellyPlayer
No in-app purchases
