# Play vs ASA Audio

The clearest difference is rating: ASA Audio at 5.0 against Play's 4.5. ASA Audio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Play's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ASA Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play has 3.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Play ships an update every 2 months, ASA Audio every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play | ASA Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-fi/id779245456/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asa-audio/id1541778402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 285 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DTS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779245460) | [ASA Electronics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/924302000) |

## What reviewers say

### Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-fi/id779245456)

Wirelessly stream high-fidelity audio throughout your home using Wi-Fi. Control music from various sources, including streaming services, radio, and your device's library. Easily set up and manage multiple speakers for a whole-home listening experience.

**Highlights:** Whole-home wireless audio, Wi-Fi streaming, Multiple music sources, Speaker group management, Volume control, DLNA server support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🔒 Integrates well with amplifier
- 👍 Keeps improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and unreliable
- 👎 Limited features and functionality
- 🔌 Constant connection issues
- 💤 Slow to load and connect
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Drops connections frequently
- Fails to recognize devices
- Resets music playback unexpectedly
- Issues with volume control and balancing
- Incompatible with recent firmware/software updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Music
- Improve Spotify integration
- Implement gapless playback
- Provide better interface and navigation
- Add search functionality for local music libraries


### ASA Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asa-audio/id1541778402)

This application serves as a remote control for specific heavy duty and marine stereos. It allows users to manage source selection, playback, volume, EQ, and balance settings.

**Highlights:** Source selection control, Playback function management, Volume adjustment, Zone control, EQ settings, Balance and fade control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play free?

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

### Is ASA Audio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play or ASA Audio?

ASA Audio is rated higher. Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while ASA Audio averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Play or ASA Audio have ads?

Play shows ads; ASA Audio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Play or ASA Audio?

Play ships an update every 2 months, and ASA Audio every 29 months. Most recently, Play was updated on October 26, 2026 and ASA Audio on October 17, 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.*