Comparison

PlaylistDig vs Codafy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PlaylistDig

Features
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PlaylistDig is a viewer for DJs and music lovers who want to browse their Apple Music playlists like digging through crates of vinyl. Look at the artwork like a record, pull the disc out, and flip it over to jot down a note - the convenience of digital, with the feel of analog crate-digging. ā–  Three layouts • Stack: flip through records one by one, like a real crate • List: large artwork with great overview • Grid: see many tracks at a glance ā–  Built for DJs • Per-track DJ notes: jot down key, BPM, or transition ideas on the back • Marks: flag tracks you want to revisit • Favorite and rating display • In-app playback: check tracks on the spot via mini or full player ā–  Keeps your library intact • Shows your Apple Music folder hierarchy as-is • Search across all playlists ā–  Crafted details • Liquid Glass styling on iOS 26 • Subtle haptic feedback tuned to each gesture (can be turned off) • Flick-only controls, tap-to-flip, and more to match your taste An Apple Music subscription and access to your music library are required.

About

Codafy

Features
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Bring your Plex music library to life. Designed exclusively for iPhone using SwiftUI and Apple's latest design language, Codafy transforms your Plex music library into a fast, beautiful, and deeply personal listening experience. Enjoy motion artwork, synchronized lyrics, Apple Watch playback, offline downloads, iCloud Backup, and seamless integration across your Apple devices. ā–ŗ REDISCOVER YOUR MUSIC - Beautiful native interface designed exclusively for iPhone - Personalized Home experience - Cinematic Cover Flow player - Motion artwork throughout the app and Lock Screen - Custom album and playlist artwork - Powerful search across your Plex music library ā–ŗ PROTECT YOUR LIBRARY Available with Codafy+ Never lose your personal music experience again. - Automatic iCloud Backup - Playlist backup and restore - Play history backup - Likes and ratings backup - Custom artwork and motion artwork backup - Portable backup files Built to help preserve your library, even after moving to a new device or rebuilding your Plex server. ā–ŗ TAKE YOUR LIBRARY ANYWHERE - Download albums, artists, playlists, or individual songs - Offline playback with artwork and metadata - Apple Watch sync and phone-free listening - CarPlay support - AirPlay support - Prefer Downloads for uninterrupted playback ā–ŗ BUILT FOR MUSIC LOVERS - Time-synchronized lyrics - External lyric providers - 10-band equalizer - Crossfade playback - Lossless audio support - Detailed codec, bitrate, sample rate, and bit depth information ā–ŗ MADE FOR YOUR PLEX MUSIC LIBRARY - Official Plex authentication - Intelligent caching - Automatic library updates - Infinity Radio - Recently Added, Most Played, and personalized Home sections Whether you're at home, on the road, or listening from your Apple Watch, Codafy delivers a premium music experience built exclusively for Plex users and designed to feel right at home on Apple's ecosystem. Codafy is free to use. Upgrade to Codafy+ to unlock premium features such as iCloud Backup, offline downloads, Apple Watch sync, motion artwork, and more. Some features depend on capabilities provided by your Plex server and may require an active Plex Pass subscription. Privacy Policy: https://codafy.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://codafy.app/terms

Screenshots

PlaylistDig4 screens
Codafy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlaylistDig at none against Codafy's 2. PlaylistDig also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Codafy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PlaylistDig asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaylistDig ships an update every 2 months, Codafy every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PlaylistDig versus Codafy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaylistDigCodafy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuki HigashiharaBryant Ordonez

In-app purchases

None

PlaylistDig

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Codafy

Subscriptions2
  • Codafy Plus Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Codafy Plus Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PlaylistDig free?
PlaylistDig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codafy free?
Codafy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlaylistDig or Codafy have ads?
Neither PlaylistDig nor Codafy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaylistDig or Codafy?
PlaylistDig ships an update every 2 months, and Codafy every 5 weeks. Most recently, PlaylistDig was updated on October 28, 2026 and Codafy on October 28, 2026.

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