# True Shuffle vs Blendcast

The clearest difference is rating: Blendcast at 5.0 against True Shuffle's 3.8. Blendcast also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). True Shuffle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. True Shuffle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blendcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blendcast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Shuffle has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

True Shuffle ships an update every 3 days, Blendcast every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Shuffle | Blendcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-shuffle-random-music/id6760772291/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blendcast/id6776900704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tom Perry](https://appshunter.io/developer/981245841) | [Azaerra Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776900706) |

## What reviewers say

### True Shuffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-shuffle-random-music/id6760772291)

This music player provides a truly random shuffle experience, ensuring all songs in your library have an equal chance of playing. It bypasses typical algorithmic biases found in other players, allowing you to rediscover forgotten tracks and enjoy your entire collection.

**Highlights:** True Random Shuffle (Fisher-Yates algorithm), Shuffle Favorite Songs playlist, Shuffle any playlist, Up Next Queue with reordering, AirPlay and Casting support, Full-Screen Player with album art, Persistent Mini Player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Playlists & Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Blendcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blendcast/id6776900704)

Combine music from Apple Music and podcast episodes into a personalized listening experience. Create custom "Builds" with specific timings for music breaks and podcast segments, then let the app seamlessly transition between them.

**Highlights:** Mix music from Apple Music playlists and albums, Add individual songs and podcast episodes, Arrange content order, Set podcast segment lengths, Define music break song counts, Edit and share custom listening sequences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Shuffle free?

True Shuffle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blendcast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, True Shuffle or Blendcast?

Blendcast is rated higher. True Shuffle averages 3.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Blendcast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do True Shuffle or Blendcast have ads?

True Shuffle shows ads; Blendcast does not.

### Which is updated more often, True Shuffle or Blendcast?

True Shuffle ships an update every 3 days, and Blendcast every 3 weeks. Most recently, True Shuffle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blendcast on October 24, 2026.

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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.*