NuSound vs Hounat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
NuSound
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NuSound is a music-sharing community where anyone can enjoy music for free. From independent creators who enjoy making music and DTM (desktop music production) to indie artists, you can discover and enjoy original tracks shared by a wide variety of musicians. Discover music youโve never heard before, follow artists you like, save your favorite tracks, and create your own playlists. You can also leave comments and share your thoughts directly with artists. # Key Features * Listen to original music for free * Follow your favorite artists * Save your favorite tracks * Create and manage playlists * Search for tracks and artists * Connect with artists through comments NuSound is home to music from a diverse range of artists, from independent music creators and DTM enthusiasts to indie artists. Discover great music beyond rankings and popularity, and find something new on NuSound.
Hounat
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No feed. No algorithm deciding what comes next. MusicLab plays the music you already chose โ your files, your recordings, the tracks you pulled from video โ in a player that feels like it belongs to you. Each morning, pick a mood. The whole app shifts to match: color, gradient, the glow behind every screen. Energetic, Calm, Happy, Focus, Dreamy, Moody. Change your mind by afternoon and everything retints with you. Under the surface is a real engine. A 7-band parametric EQ, bass boost, and reverb โ applied live, not as decoration. Shape a track until it sits right, then save it as your own preset. Everything stays on your device. No account, no sync, no one tracking what you play. Just a library that's entirely yours, and a player that meets you wherever your mood is. Features: * Mood of the day โ six moods retint the entire app, live * Import from five sources: local files, video (audio extracted automatically), Wi-Fi transfer, a URL, or straight from the mic * Full playback for audio and video โ background mode, lock screen, Control Center, earbud remote, queue, shuffle, repeat * A real 7-band parametric EQ (ยฑ12 dB) with presets, plus bass boost and reverb * Sleep timer with fade-out and an "end of track" option * Synced .lrc lyrics with tap-to-seek * Listening stats: minutes, day streak, top artists, most played * Playlists with gradient mosaic covers, and a Liked Songs collection * Fast library search, accent-insensitive * Universal โ built for iPhone and iPad, not ported
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NuSound at none against Hounat's shown. NuSound also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NuSound ships an update every 6 days, Hounat every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | NuSound | Hounat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days โ better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | NuSound Inc. | Hung Pham Ba Truong |
In-app purchases
NuSound
No in-app purchases
Hounat
No in-app purchases









