# Ensemble vs Crate for Plex

The clearest difference is price: Ensemble at Free against Crate for Plex's $3.99. Ensemble also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (5 vs 3). Crate for Plex's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Ensemble is free to download; Crate for Plex costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ensemble holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ensemble | Crate for Plex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ensemble-music-player/id6759577769/reviews)** | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crate-for-plex/id6767005738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 35 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Reif](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879605112) | [Darren Ebbing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896345622) |

## What reviewers say

### Ensemble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ensemble-music-player/id6759577769)

This app allows you to stream and organize your personal music collection from Plex. Browse your entire library with a visually rich interface and enjoy features like offline listening and customizable controls.

**Highlights:** Stream from multiple Plex accounts, Browse albums, artists, songs, and playlists, Offline music listening, Siri and lock screen controls, Customizable interface and swipe actions, Fast and responsive on older devices

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crate for Plex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crate-for-plex/id6767005738)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

A native, unofficial music player for your Plex Media Server, designed for iPhone and Apple Watch. Enjoy your owned music library with features like offline listening, crossfade, and queue management without subscriptions or ads.

**Highlights:** Plex music library browsing, Offline listening, Apple Watch app, Crossfade playback, Queue management, Smart caching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ensemble free?

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

### Is Crate for Plex free?

Crate for Plex costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ensemble or Crate for Plex?

Ensemble is rated higher. Ensemble averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Crate for Plex averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Ensemble or Crate for Plex have ads?

Neither Ensemble nor Crate for Plex 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.*