# 1 vs Vivace

The clearest difference is rating: Vivace at 5.0 against 1's 4.0. Vivace also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days) and device support (4 vs 2). 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vivace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vivace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

1 ships an update every 11 days, Vivace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 | Vivace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-bit/id6762529497/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivace-lossless-flac-player/id6778066358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arsenie Coseac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894535597) | [Matthew Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774040057) |

## 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


### Vivace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivace-lossless-flac-player/id6778066358)

This app plays your local music library with bit-perfect accuracy, supporting various lossless formats like FLAC and DSD. It offers advanced playback features, customizable EQ, and seamless import from various sources. A Pro version unlocks additional features like iCloud sync and advanced EQ.

**Highlights:** Bit-perfect playback, Supports FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD, Gapless playback, 10-band equalizer, Embedded lyrics, Import from Files/iCloud Drive/USB, AirPlay, Bluetooth, USB DAC output

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vivace Pro Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Vivace Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Vaporwave Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Aurora Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sakura Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| 24K Gold Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Noir Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Theme Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vivace Pro — Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1 free?

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

### Is Vivace free?

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

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

Vivace is rated higher. 1 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Vivace averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do 1 or Vivace have ads?

Vivace shows ads; 1 does not.

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

1 ships an update every 11 days, and Vivace every 2 days. Most recently, 1 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vivace on October 25, 2026.

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