JUSPlay vs NuSound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JUSPlay
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JUSPlay is a beautiful, native music player for your personal Subsonic-compatible music server. Stream your entire library from anywhere — at home, in the car, or on a run with just your Apple Watch. FEATURES • Stream your full music library from any Subsonic, Navidrome, or Airsonic server • CarPlay integration — browse artists, albums, playlists, and songs hands-free while driving • Apple Watch app — standalone playback over WiFi/LTE, no iPhone needed • AI Smart Playlists — describe a mood or vibe and let AI curate the perfect mix from your library • Queue management with shuffle, repeat, and drag-to-reorder • Queue persistence — pick up exactly where you left off, even after the app is closed • Browse by artists, albums, playlists, genres, or search your entire library • Favourite songs with one tap • Dark mode support following your system preference • Designed for privacy — connects directly to your server, no third-party cloud services SMART PLAYLISTS Just type what you're in the mood for — "chill evening jazz", "high energy workout", "90s road trip vibes" — and JUSPlay's AI analyses your library's genres, eras, play history, and favourites to build a playlist that actually fits. CARPLAY Full CarPlay support with browsable tabs for Recent, Artists, Playlists, Songs, and Favourites. Shuffle your whole library or favourites with one tap while keeping your eyes on the road. APPLE WATCH Stream music directly from your watch over WiFi or cellular. Perfect for runs, gym sessions, or any time you want to leave your phone behind. Syncs your server settings automatically from the iPhone app. REQUIREMENTS Requires a Subsonic-compatible music server (Subsonic, Navidrome, Airsonic, Gonic, etc.) with network access.
NuSound
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NuSound is a music-sharing community where anyone can enjoy music for free. From independent creators who enjoy making music and DTM (desktop music production) to indie artists, you can discover and enjoy original tracks shared by a wide variety of musicians. Discover music you’ve never heard before, follow artists you like, save your favorite tracks, and create your own playlists. You can also leave comments and share your thoughts directly with artists. # Key Features * Listen to original music for free * Follow your favorite artists * Save your favorite tracks * Create and manage playlists * Search for tracks and artists * Connect with artists through comments NuSound is home to music from a diverse range of artists, from independent music creators and DTM enthusiasts to indie artists. Discover great music beyond rankings and popularity, and find something new on NuSound.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: JUSPlay at 4 against NuSound's 1. JUSPlay also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 | JUSPlay | NuSound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jeandre Knox | NuSound Inc. |
In-app purchases
JUSPlay
No in-app purchases
NuSound
No in-app purchases









