# NBS Player vs spool.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NBS Player at none against spool.'s 1. NBS Player also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). spool.'s advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. spool. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NBS Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NBS Player against 5.0 for spool.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: spool. has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NBS Player | spool. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbs-player/id6777020385/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-tape-synth/id6785721308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浠 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694265072) | [Kristopher Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785721310) |

## What reviewers say

### NBS Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbs-player/id6777020385)

This app allows you to play Note Block Studio songs on your iPhone and iPad. Import .nbs files, organize them into playlists, and enjoy your note block music on the go. It provides a simple way to listen to community creations or test your own compositions.

**Highlights:** Play .nbs song files, Import songs into library, Create and manage playlists, View song details, Shuffle and repeat playback, Background playback, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### spool.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-tape-synth/id6785721308)

Create full songs on your phone with this pocket music studio. It offers a variety of sound engines, sampling capabilities, step sequencing, and a 4-track tape recorder for recording and mixing your music. Effects and MIDI controller support enhance the creative process.

**Highlights:** Multiple sound engines, Sampling and sequencing, 4-track tape recording, Extensive effects rack, MIDI controller support, Step sequencer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spool Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NBS Player free?

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

### Is spool. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NBS Player or spool.?

NBS Player and spool. are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do NBS Player or spool. have ads?

Neither NBS Player nor spool. shows ads.

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