# SMART USEN vs Nintendo Music

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nintendo Music at 80% against SMART USEN's 16%. Nintendo Music also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). SMART USEN's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMART USEN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Nintendo Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nintendo Music holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nintendo Music has 26K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of SMART USEN's written reviews are positive against 80% of Nintendo Music's.

SMART USEN ships an update every 6 weeks, Nintendo Music every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMART USEN | Nintendo Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-usen/id730729239/reviews) | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-music/id6466376604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **79.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#96** |
| Size | 15 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [USEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/405001406) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### SMART USEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-usen/id730729239)

Access over 1,000 music and original talk channels, from J-POP to jazz and classical. Enjoy unlimited listening for a low monthly fee with simple, intuitive controls. Try it free before subscribing.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ music channels, Original talk programs, Unlimited listening, Simple channel selection, Free trial available, Monthly subscription

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| スタンダード | $4.99 | per month |


### Nintendo Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-music/id6466376604)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Access and enjoy music from a wide variety of Nintendo game franchises. Listen to tracks from popular titles, create custom playlists, and enjoy extended or background playback. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use this application.

**Highlights:** Access music from Nintendo game franchises, Extended playback options, Offline playback, Background playback, Sleep timer, Create custom playlists

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🎶 Ability to extend music tracks
- 🎨 Themed playlists
- 💾 Offline listening

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Nintendo Switch Online subscription required
- 📚 Limited game soundtrack selection
- 🏆 No composer credits
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Potential battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in button not working
- Music playback issues when switching apps
- Search disabling app navigation

**Requested features**

- More game soundtracks, especially from older consoles
- Composer/artist credits
- Ability to extend all tracks in a playlist
- Apple Watch and CarPlay support
- Sleep timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMART USEN free?

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

### Is Nintendo Music free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMART USEN or Nintendo Music?

Nintendo Music is rated higher. SMART USEN averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nintendo Music averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.

### Do SMART USEN or Nintendo Music have ads?

Neither SMART USEN nor Nintendo Music shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMART USEN or Nintendo Music?

SMART USEN ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nintendo Music every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMART USEN was updated on November 11, 2026 and Nintendo Music on November 12, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*