# Start Playing vs Nofy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nofy at none against Start Playing's 1. Nofy also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Start Playing against 5.0 for Nofy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Start Playing | Nofy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nofy/id6800521756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810892390) | [Ali Alkholaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800521758) |

## What reviewers say

### Start Playing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play | $2.99 | one-time |


### Nofy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nofy/id6800521756)

This app allows you to import and play your own audio files offline. Organize your music with custom playlists, edit track details, and adjust sound settings. Enjoy a clean, ad-free listening experience with background playback.

**Highlights:** Import and play local audio files, Offline listening, Custom playlist creation, Edit track metadata and artwork, Adjust audio effects (speed, bass, reverb), Background playback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Start Playing free?

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

### Is Nofy free?

Nofy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Start Playing or Nofy?

Start Playing and Nofy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Start Playing or Nofy have ads?

Neither Start Playing nor Nofy shows ads.

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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.*