# 1 vs Serento

The clearest difference is rating: Serento at 5.0 against 1's 4.0. Serento also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and device support (4 vs 2). 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Serento sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $50.00 per year. 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Serento holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

1 ships an update every 11 days, Serento every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 | Serento |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-bit/id6762529497/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serento-upnp-control-point/id6762601663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arsenie Coseac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894535597) | [Dusty Enterprise SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880103730) |

## What reviewers say

### 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-bit/id6762529497)

This app offers bit-exact playback of DSD and Hi-Res audio files from various local sources like SMB shares and UPnP/DLNA servers. It supports offline downloads and provides advanced audio features for audiophiles, including gapless transitions and DAC-aware settings.

**Highlights:** Bit-exact PCM and DSD playback, Supports UPnP/DLNA, SMB, and local files, Offline downloads for playback, Gapless transitions, DAC-aware settings, CarPlay integration, Advanced library management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Serento

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serento-upnp-control-point/id6762601663)

This app provides audiophiles with a premium control point for UPnP/DLNA streamers and network DACs, ensuring bit-perfect playback of PCM and DSD formats. It offers a beautifully organized local library, curated internet radio, and advanced tagging for classical music, all with a modern, responsive interface.

**Highlights:** Bit-perfect PCM & DSD playback, High-quality internet radio, Browse local UPnP/DLNA libraries, Customizable tags and playlists, Artist bios and album reviews, Dedicated classical music section, Offline playback

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $50.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $200.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1 free?

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

### Is Serento free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1 or Serento?

Serento is rated higher. 1 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Serento averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 1 or Serento have ads?

Neither 1 nor Serento shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1 or Serento?

1 ships an update every 11 days, and Serento every 3 days. Most recently, 1 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Serento 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.*