XILO Play vs b.sides
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
XILO Play
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XILO Play is the home for independent and AI-generated music. Discover artists who own their sound β stream full tracks, follow your favorites, build your library, and support creators directly with tips. For Artists: β Upload tracks and albums in minutes β Reach listeners who care about independent music β Earn tips directly from your fans\n\nFor Listeners: β Explore curated feeds of original music β Like, save, and organize your library β Upgrade to Pro for unlimited streaming Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
b.sides
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Track the albums you love. Remember what you listened to. Build your personal music archive. b.sides is a music discovery and listening journal for people who care about albums. Search for records, write reviews, rate your listens, and organize albums into personal lists. Whether youβre discovering something new, revisiting a classic, or trying to keep track of your favorite releases, b.sides helps you build a deeper record of your music taste over time. Use b.sides to: β’ Search albums and artists β’ Write personal album reviews β’ Rate albums youβve listened to β’ Create and manage album lists β’ Keep track of your listening history β’ Organize the music that matters to you b.sides is built for music fans who want more than a playlist. Itβs a place to remember what you heard, what you loved, and why it mattered. Start your listening journal with b.sides.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: b.sides at none against XILO Play's 6. b.sides also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). XILO Play's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. XILO Play sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. b.sides asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | XILO Play | b.sides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HECTOR MANUEL ESPINOSA | Daniel Leo |
In-app purchases
XILO Play
- XILO Premium$4.991 Month
- XILO Premium$39.991 Year
- XILO Tip - $0.99$0.99
- XILO Tip - $2.99$2.99
- XILO Tip - $4.99$4.99
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- XILO Tip - $9.99$9.99
b.sides
No in-app purchases









