# Playback vs Drift

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drift at none against Playback's 3. Playback's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Playback | Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playback/id751755884/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MultiTracks.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/751755887) | [Mick Gelissen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797272530) |

## 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


### Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-random-metronome/id6801574449)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playback free?

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

### Is Drift free?

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

### Do Playback or Drift have ads?

Drift shows ads; Playback does not.

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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.*