Lodos Nova vs softmusic.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lodos Nova
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Nova is a next-generation music streaming platform brought to life through AI and human collaboration. The goal here is not to present every output generated by AI exactly as it comes. At Nova, music production is shaped by a strong artistic approach and a meticulous curation process. Every project begins with the creation of an artist identity. Who they are, what kind of character they have, what they make people feel, what style they sing in, and what kind of world they belong to are all carefully crafted in detail. From there, the process becomes much more than simply producing a song. The theme, narrative, and emotional tone of the lyrics, as well as the instruments to be used, rhythmic structure, riffs, scales, note progressions, and BPM choices, are all developed by our team with great precision. Then, together with AI, the same tracks are refined again and again, filtered, reshaped, and only the works that truly resonate with us are turned into albums. That is why the music you encounter on Nova is not random, mass-produced content. Every album, every track, and every sound passes through a filter of aesthetic care, artistic vision, and a highly selective ear. Nothing we do not genuinely believe in is ever released. Content quality and the listening experience always come first for us. The albums on Nova are designed to accompany you beautifully while working, relaxing at home, walking, gathering with friends, or creating the right atmosphere in spaces such as stores, cafés, and restaurants. Our aim is not simply to offer music, but to create a powerful experience that brings the right atmosphere to every moment. Nova is a refined, carefully crafted, and aesthetically driven musical universe where AI and human creativity come together in balance.
softmusic.
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SoftMusic is a beautifully designed music player that lets you enjoy your music without any annoying ads and without any user tracking. Features: • Customize • Download • Lyrics • Local files • Radios • Audiobooks • Podcast • Equalizer • Shazam Recognition • DJ • CarPlay/Apple Watch Detail: • Customize Home Screen Customize what type of tracks you want to see on the screen in what kind of layout, in what order. • Free Music Streaming Discover and stream music, no subscription required. • Full synced lyrics Full synced lyrics for most songs, with adjustable syncing, and full screen lyrics. • Local Audio Imports Import your own audio files from iCloud Drive, Files, or cloud providers. Play them offline with no internet required. • Download songs for offline play Download songs from free sources, download option is enabled if a song is downloadable. • Built-in Equalizer 7-band equalizer with presets to customize your sound. • Full catalog App provides free, public music from free sources, and copyrighted music catalog. • Internet Radio Discover thousands of free radio stations from around the world powered by RadioBrowser. Browse by genre, search for stations, and save your favorites. • Audiobook Player Full audiobook support with chapter navigation, speed control, position memory, and text-to-speech playback for chapter-less books. • Podcast Support Browse, search, and play podcasts from multiple sources. • Beautiful Design Dark and light themes with customizable accent colors. Adaptive layout for iPhone and iPad. • DJ Mode Add crossfade, reverb, echo, and other real-time audio effects while you listen. • CarPlay Full CarPlay support for safe driving. • Shazam Song Recognition Identify songs playing around you with built-in Shazam integration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: softmusic. at every 3 days against Lodos Nova's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lodos Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, softmusic. every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lodos Nova | softmusic. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LOOPCODE BILISIM YAZILIM MUHENDISLIK EGITIM VE DANISMANLIK ANONIM SIRKETI | Komal Singh |
In-app purchases
Lodos Nova
No in-app purchases
softmusic.
No in-app purchases









