# BabySparks vs Music Together

The clearest difference is ads: Music Together at none against BabySparks's shown. Music Together also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). BabySparks's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BabySparks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Music Together sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BabySparks against 4.8 for Music Together. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BabySparks has 13K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of BabySparks's written reviews are positive against 81% of Music Together's.

BabySparks ships an update every 3 weeks, Music Together monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BabySparks | Music Together |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babysparks-development-app/id794574199/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-together/id1019486012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BabySparks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/794574202) | [Music Together, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/960798809) |

## What reviewers say

### BabySparks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babysparks-development-app/id794574199)

This app provides parents with daily activities, expert classes, and AI-powered support for children aged 0-3 and beyond. It offers personalized programs, milestone tracking, and a vast library of parenting resources to foster optimal child development.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily activity program for ages 0-3, Video tutorials for parent-led activities, Smart adaptive technology for child needs, Milestone tracking and progress reports, Expert-led online parenting classes, AI-powered parenting expert (Ava)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $18.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Months 0 - 12 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for premature baby development
- 👍 Great app for tracking and progressing towards milestones
- 👍 Excellent for finding activities to do and bond with baby
- 👍 Easy to follow and well-explained exercises
- 👍 Provides daily exercises to support baby's growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos don't always play properly
- 🐛 App has logged users out unexpectedly
- 🐛 Randomly offers activity suggestions not tailored to milestones
- 🐛 Unable to backdate baby's milestones
- 💰 Subscription required to access full content

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing properly
- Unexpected app logout issues
- Milestones not updating correctly
- Content not loading consistently
- Ads disrupting the user experience

**Requested features**

- Allow backdating of baby's milestones
- Provide more personalized activity recommendations based on baby's progress
- Add more customization options to tailor the app experience
- Improve stability and reduce technical issues
- Offer a free version with limited features


### Music Together

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-together/id1019486012)

Access your Music Together songs and digital songbooks on any device. Enjoy on-screen lyrics, create playlists, and explore music development resources. Find local classes and unlock new song collections with your class enrollment.

**Highlights:** 12 free songs pre-loaded, Unlock song collections with class enrollment, On-screen lyrics for singalongs, Digital songbooks and music resources, Create custom playlists, Find local Music Together classes

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hello Everybody | Free | one-time |
| One Little Owl | $2.99 | one-time |
| She Sells Sea Shells | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ridin' in the Car | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sandpiper | $2.99 | one-time |
| May All Children | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Around the Kitchen | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hey, Diddle Diddle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Two Little Blackbirds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mr. Rabbit | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for the little ones
- 👍 Engaging music
- 👍 Excellent music for kids
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient to have music on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Streaming issues and high data usage
- 🐛 Crashes and app not working
- 🐛 Inability to play on speakers

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Songs not playing after updates
- Playlist functionality not working as expected
- Inability to re-add previously purchased collections

**Requested features**

- Search function for songs
- Shuffle option for playlists
- Ability to play songs offline without internet connection
- Karaoke feature with ability to lower vocals
- Support for Sonos and other smart speakers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BabySparks free?

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

### Is Music Together free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BabySparks or Music Together?

Music Together is rated higher. BabySparks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Music Together averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do BabySparks or Music Together have ads?

BabySparks shows ads; Music Together does not.

### Which is updated more often, BabySparks or Music Together?

BabySparks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Music Together monthly. Most recently, BabySparks was updated on September 24, 2026 and Music Together on September 23, 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.*