# AudioGalaxy vs Start Playing

The clearest difference is rating: Start Playing at 5.0 against AudioGalaxy's 2.5. AudioGalaxy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Start Playing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AudioGalaxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Start Playing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioGalaxy | Start Playing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiogalaxy/id896440660/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Kazar](https://appshunter.io/developer/896440663) | [Brian Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810892390) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioGalaxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiogalaxy/id896440660)

Organize and play your music, podcasts, and internet radio stations in custom channels. Seamlessly switch between sources and resume playback exactly where you left off, even across different devices. Record radio broadcasts for later listening.

**Highlights:** Create custom audio channels, Switch between music, radio, and podcasts, Resume playback where you left off, Record internet radio stations, Stream or download music from DLNA/UPnP servers, Save playback position across devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Start Playing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-playing/id6757209773)

Streamline your music listening by selecting multiple playlists to play seamlessly. Enjoy intelligent shuffling, original playlist order playback, or artist-avoidance for a smoother audio experience.

**Highlights:** Select multiple playlists, Intelligent shuffling, Original playlist order playback, Avoid back-to-back artists, Clean and intentional playback

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioGalaxy free?

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

### Is Start Playing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AudioGalaxy or Start Playing?

Start Playing is rated higher. AudioGalaxy averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Start Playing averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AudioGalaxy or Start Playing have ads?

Neither AudioGalaxy nor Start Playing shows ads.

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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.*