# Flex vs Playlist Maker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Playlist Maker at daily against Flex's every 2 months. Flex's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Playlist Maker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flex ships an update every 2 months, Playlist Maker daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex | Playlist Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-music-player/id6795259400/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Elixir CS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795259402) | [Mohit Nandwani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293228493) |

## What reviewers say

### Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-music-player/id6795259400)

This app allows you to manage and play your personal music library hosted on a Plex Media Server. Enjoy offline playback, customize your queue, and personalize your listening experience with various themes and visualizers.

**Highlights:** Plex Media Server integration, Offline music downloads, Customizable playback queue, Theming and visualizers, Smart playlist management, Lyrics and artwork display, CarPlay and Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flex Music Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Flex Music Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Flex Music Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Playlist Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlist-maker-mixtape/id6813947007)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Tapes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Tapes | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tapes | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex free?

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

### Is Playlist Maker free?

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

### Do Flex or Playlist Maker have ads?

Neither Flex nor Playlist Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flex or Playlist Maker?

Flex ships an update every 2 months, and Playlist Maker daily. Most recently, Flex was updated on October 31, 2026 and Playlist Maker on November 1, 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.*