Comparison

Start Playing vs Plasma Mod

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

Head to head
About

Start Playing

Streamline your music listening by selecting multiple playlists to play seamlessly. Enjoy intelligent shuffling, original playlist order playback, or artist-avoidance for a smoother audio experience.

Highlights
  • Select multiple playlists
  • Intelligent shuffling
  • Original playlist order playback
  • Avoid back-to-back artists
  • Clean and intentional playback
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Apple Music is an incredible app - lyrics, discovery, radio, playlists, and more. But when all you want to do is pick a few playlists and press play, things can feel more complicated than they need to be. Start Playing focuses on that one simple idea. Select multiple playlists, then just play them: cleanly and intentionally. Shuffle intelligently, play songs in their original playlist order, or avoid back-to-back artists when possible for a smoother flow. Whether you’re heading to the gym, getting in the car, or letting music run in the background, Start Playing stays out of the way and lets your music take center stage.

About

Plasma Mod

Features
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Plasma Mod is a unique social music player that enriches your Apple Music experience. Share playlists and explore the diverse music included in them. Also, share your musical tastes through comments. [Key Features] • Seamless Apple Music Integration: Instantly sync and enjoy playlists and favorites from your library right within the app. • A Multifunctional Player Experience: Experience a unique browsing experience that integrates the latest player with the iPod UI. • Cover Flow and Grid View: Relive the nostalgic experience of swiping through album art with the classic Cover Flow interface. • Social and Explore: Follow users with similar musical tastes and discover the playlists they like. • Comment on Music and Playlists: Communicate with users about music and playlists. Note: An Apple Music subscription is required for music playback and library syncing.

Screenshots

Start Playing3 screens
Plasma Mod4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plasma Mod at none against Start Playing's 1. Plasma Mod also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Start Playing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plasma Mod asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Start Playing versus Plasma Mod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart PlayingPlasma Mod
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian SimmonsJi Hoon Song

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Start Playing

One-time1
  • Unlimited Play$2.99
None

Plasma Mod

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Start Playing free?
Start Playing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plasma Mod free?
Plasma Mod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Start Playing or Plasma Mod have ads?
Neither Start Playing nor Plasma Mod shows ads.

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