Muse Audio Player vs MixSet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Muse Audio Player
This app provides a clean, music-first experience for playing your downloaded audio collection. It focuses on your library without ads or distractions, offering intuitive browsing and playback controls.
- Plays downloaded music
- Browse by playlist, artist, album, song
- Alphabetical scrubber
- Lock screen playback controls
- AirPlay support
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Muse is an alternative music library player. Minimalist and music-first, Muse plays your collection without unnecessary noise. No ads, no rogue suggestions, no social layer—just your music. Muse is designed for your collection if you... - Have music downloaded on your device - Use Apple Music and add albums or songs to your library - Have a large, well-organized collection you care about Muse is not a fit if you... - Only stream from the Apple Music catalog without adding music to your library - Want to browse or search the full Apple Music catalog Core features include... - Browsing by playlist, artist, album, or song - Quick alphabetical scrubber for large libraries - Full playback controls from the lock screen and Control Center - AirPlay support
MixSet
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MixSet helps you create playlists for real-life moments. Describe what you’re doing—a morning walk, road trip, workout, focus session, backyard hangout, or anything else—and MixSet creates a playlist shaped around your activity, available time, and musical taste. Preview the suggested songs, remove tracks you don’t want, fill any gaps, and save the finished playlist to your music library. MixSet is for listeners who want more than a random collection of songs. Start with smart recommendations, then shape each set until it feels right for you. Features: - Create playlists from a simple moment or activity - Choose a duration such as 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours - Personalize playlists using your preferred genres - Preview songs before saving - Remove songs you don’t want - Fill gaps when a playlist is too short - Save completed playlists to your music library - Revisit saved sets and create fresh playlists later - Build a playlist around a song you like MixSet requires an active Apple Music subscription and permission to access your music library. MixSet is an independently developed app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple. Start with smart picks. Finish with your taste.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Muse Audio Player at 16.0 against MixSet's 18.0. 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.
| Parameter | Muse Audio Player | MixSet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Austin Turner | Best Value LLC |
In-app purchases
Muse Audio Player
No in-app purchases
MixSet
No in-app purchases









