# Playback vs Lick

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lick at every 9 days against Playback's every 5 weeks. Playback's advantage is chart position (#185 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Playback ships an update every 5 weeks, Lick every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playback | Lick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playback/id751755884/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MultiTracks.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/751755887) | [Erik Escobedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/955586100) |

## What reviewers say

### Playback

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

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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


### Lick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lick-metronome/id6783994002)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Themes | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playback free?

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

### Is Lick free?

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

### Do Playback or Lick have ads?

Neither Playback nor Lick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playback or Lick?

Playback ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lick every 9 days. Most recently, Playback was updated on October 17, 2026 and Lick on October 9, 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.*