# Playback vs Sunday Keys

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sunday Keys at none against Playback's 3. Playback's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 116) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sunday Keys asks for nothing beyond the download.

Playback holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playback has 4.3K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Playback's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sunday Keys's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Playback ships an update every 5 weeks, Sunday Keys every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playback | Sunday Keys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playback/id751755884/reviews)** | [4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunday-keys/id1615360535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **70.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MultiTracks.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/751755887) | [Loop Community](https://appshunter.io/developer/664688178) |

## What reviewers say

### Playback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playback/id751755884)

This app transforms your device into a powerful multi-track player for worship teams. It integrates with other worship production tools, offers advanced features like automation and MIDI control, and provides an intuitive interface for volunteers.

**Highlights:** Multi-track audio playback, Integration with worship production tools, Automation and MIDI control, Custom song arrangements, Setlist management, Ambient pad player

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful features
- 🚀 Seamless playback
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for small churches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to use on multiple devices
- 🔒 Lack of free trial or demo
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Click track and guide audio issues
- Playback freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Syncing problems between multiple devices
- Rental tracks not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and save custom setlists
- More advanced editing capabilities for individual tracks
- Tempo and key change options during live performance
- Improved MIDI integration for lyrics and lighting control
- Standalone version without subscription requirement


### Sunday Keys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunday-keys/id1615360535)

This app provides a comprehensive worship keyboard rig for iPad, allowing users to access and organize their sounds, patches, and setlists. It supports AUv3 instrument plugins and offers powerful audio and MIDI effects for live performance and service preparation.

**Highlights:** AUv3 instrument plugin hosting, Organized sound, patch, and setlist library, Touch-optimized interface, Powerful audio and MIDI effects, Tonic Pad Player for ambient pads, MIDI hardware and Bluetooth support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ High-quality sounds
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative AI patch builder
- 🤝 Helpful customer support
- 🚀 Seamless transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High price point
- ⏳ Annual license renewal
- 🤔 Complex registration process
- 🚫 Limited editing of song patches
- ⚠️ Inconsistent drone functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on iPad
- Drone not working reliably
- Core audio error on iPad
- Sound library installation issues
- App not running on older macOS versions

**Requested features**

- AUv3 plugin support for Logic Pro and GarageBand iOS
- Sampler/looper functionality
- Loop player
- MIDI monitor on main screen displaying chords
- Ability to use third-party plugins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playback free?

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

### Is Sunday Keys free?

Sunday Keys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Playback or Sunday Keys?

Playback is rated higher. Playback averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Sunday Keys averages 4.6 from 116 ratings.

### Do Playback or Sunday Keys have ads?

Neither Playback nor Sunday Keys shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playback or Sunday Keys?

Playback ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sunday Keys every 3 weeks. Most recently, Playback was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sunday Keys on October 24, 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.*