Tromme vs basketweave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tromme
Stream your music library from Plex without needing a Plex Pass. Enjoy features like CarPlay support, infinite playlists, and synced lyrics. It offers lossless transcoding and cellular streaming options.
- Plex music streaming
- CarPlay support
- Magic Mix infinite playlists
- Lossless ALAC transcoding
- Synced lyrics
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Tromme is a beautiful music player for your Plex library on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Point it at your Plex server and start listening in seconds. No Plex Pass required. PLAYBACK THAT SOUNDS RIGHT - Lossless streaming: FLAC files are converted to Apple Lossless (ALAC) for accurate, drift-free playback - Sound Check keeps volume consistent using track or album gain - Optional cellular transcoding to save mobile data - An optional codec and bitrate badge shows exactly what you are hearing - A full queue with shuffle, repeat and Playing Next controls MUSIC THAT KEEPS GOING - Magic Mix builds an endless playlist from the style and genre of the song you are playing - Infinite Mode automatically extends your queue so the music never stops LYRICS YOU CAN FOLLOW - Lyrics light up word by word in time with the song, with synced line-by-line lyrics as a fallback. Choose left-aligned or centered text. A LIBRARY THAT LOOKS GREAT - Artist, album and playlist pages take their color from the artwork - Album details show format, bit depth and genre - Popular track indicators help you find the hits - A customizable Home screen with a featured section and recently played music - Fast search across your whole collection TAKE IT OFFLINE - Download songs, albums and playlists in their original quality - Download Library saves everything, including new additions - Dynamic mode downloads only the songs coming up in your queue, so you save space - Offline mode keeps your downloaded Artists, Albums and Songs at your fingertips YOURS TO ORGANIZE - Create, rearrange and edit playlists - Edit song and album metadata and change artwork right from the app - Your preferences sync through iCloud, so a new device feels like home CARPLAY AND MAC - Browse Home, Artists, Albums and Playlists in the car, with alphabet jump navigation. Tromme also runs natively on your Mac. TROMME PLUS Tromme is free to use. Tromme Plus is an optional subscription that adds: - Premium app icons - Animated album artwork on album pages, Now Playing and the Lock Screen - Advanced playback options, including track trim to skip intros and outros Tromme is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Plex, Inc. Plex is a trademark of Plex, Inc. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
basketweave
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A simple Apple Music player designed for children. basketweave turns your Apple Music library into a child-friendly music player focused on the playlists you choose. Children can browse albums, start playback with a single tap, and enjoy their favorite music without navigating the complexity of a full music streaming app. FEATURES • Play music directly from your Apple Music library • Show only the playlists you choose • Browse music by album and artist • Simple, distraction-free interface • Large artwork and easy-to-use controls • Continue listening where you left off • Fast access to current playback • Offline playback for downloaded Apple Music content • Supports Light Mode and Dark Mode • Designed for dedicated family devices and everyday use BUILT FOR FAMILIES Many music apps offer endless browsing, recommendations, and features that can be overwhelming for younger listeners. basketweave focuses on simplicity. Parents choose which playlists are available, while children get a clean and intuitive experience that makes it easy to enjoy music independently. PRIVACY basketweave does not collect or sell your data, display advertisements, or track your listening habits. Enjoy a simple way to share the music you love with the people you love. APPLE MUSIC REQUIRED basketweave works with your existing Apple Music library and requires an active Apple Music subscription. Music playback and library access are provided through Apple's MusicKit framework and respect your Apple Music account permissions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: basketweave at none against Tromme's 3. basketweave also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 27.0). Tromme's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads 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. Tromme sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. basketweave asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tromme ships an update every 2 days, basketweave every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tromme | basketweave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kyle McClain | Reinhard Ecker |
In-app purchases
Tromme
- Tromme Plus$0.991 Month
- Tromme Plus - Yearly$9.991 Year
- Premium Icon Pack$0.99
basketweave
No in-app purchases









