Comparison

Ample.fm vs iMusify

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

Head to head
About

Ample.fm

Features
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* Local cache support * 5 star rating * Smart autoplay when nearing end of the queue * Dark & light mode with adaptive interface colors

About

iMusify

Stream your self-hosted music collection with a beautiful, modern interface. Enjoy your entire library online or offline, with features like lyrics, smart queues, and podcast support. Integrates seamlessly with Subsonic and Ampache servers.

Highlights
  • Subsonic & Ampache server support
  • Stream or download for offline playback
  • Synced and unsynced lyrics display
  • Star ratings and favorites sync
  • Smart queue with gapless transitions
  • Podcast subscription and management
  • CarPlay and Apple Watch integration
Features
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iMusify turns your self-hosted music collection into a beautiful, modern streaming experience. Connect to your own Subsonic or Ampache server and enjoy your full library on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and CarPlay โ€” online or completely offline. Built for people who own their music and host it themselves, iMusify focuses on a clean interface, reliable playback, and the features serious listeners actually use every day. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Subsonic & Ampache support โ€” works with Navidrome, Airsonic, Gonic, LMS, Funkwhale (Subsonic API), Ampache, and other compatible servers. โ€ข Stream or download โ€” listen online or cache anything for fully offline playback. โ€ข Lyrics โ€” view synced and unsynced lyrics, tap a line to jump to that moment in the song. โ€ข Star ratings & favorites โ€” rate songs and mark favorites; ratings sync with your server. โ€ข Smart queue โ€” play, shuffle, repeat, gapless transitions, and an editable now-playing queue. โ€ข Podcasts โ€” subscribe, auto-download new episodes, get notified when episodes arrive. โ€ข Library browsing โ€” artists, albums, genres, playlists, recently added, most played, and more. โ€ข Search โ€” fast search across your entire library. โ€ข CarPlay โ€” full CarPlay support with star-rated songs and queue control. โ€ข Apple Watch & Lock Screen โ€” control playback from anywhere on your device. โ€ข Siri & Shortcuts โ€” start your music with your voice or build automations. โ€ข Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac โ€” adaptive layouts on every screen size, native-feel everywhere. โ€ข Light & dark themes โ€” clean, modern UI tuned for both. โ€ข Privacy-friendly โ€” no ads, no tracking, no accounts required beyond your own server. ABOUT iMusify is a fork of the open-source Amperfy project, with UI refinements and additional features tailored for users who prefer a streamlined experience. Big thanks to the Amperfy team โ€” iMusify wouldn't exist without their work. iMusify is licensed under the GPLv3. Note: iMusify requires access to your own Subsonic-compatible or Ampache server. It does not include a music catalog of its own and does not connect to any commercial streaming service.

Screenshots

Ample.fm4 screens
iMusify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ample.fm at 15.6 against iMusify's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Ample.fm versus iMusify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmple.fmiMusify
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman StefkoDonkeyCat GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Ample.fm

No in-app purchases

None

iMusify

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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