# AVSub vs NaviBeat

The clearest difference is rating: NaviBeat at 4.5 against AVSub's 3.8. NaviBeat also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 60%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). AVSub's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

AVSub costs $3.99 and NaviBeat $5.99 up front. AVSub sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and NaviBeat sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NaviBeat holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of AVSub's written reviews are positive against 83% of NaviBeat's.

AVSub ships an update monthly, NaviBeat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AVSub | NaviBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avsub/id923424694/reviews) | **[4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navibeat/id6763518834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 159 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Levy](https://appshunter.io/developer/923424693) | [Nenad Jokic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895353961) |

## What reviewers say

### AVSub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avsub/id923424694)

Access and stream your entire music and video library from your SubSonic server. Enjoy offline playback, multi-format support, and seamless casting to various devices. Features include playlist management, enhanced media information, and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** SubSonic server integration, Multi-format audio and video streaming, Offline caching for playback, Playlist support, CarPlay and Apple Watch integration, Casting support (Chromecast, FireTV), Enhanced media information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jukebox mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Playback | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chromecast Video/Audio | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fire TV support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Google Cast and Fire TV Support | $4.99 | one-time |


### NaviBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navibeat/id6763518834)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Access your personal music library across all your Apple devices with a single purchase. This app connects to your self-hosted server, offering a beautiful, native experience for streaming and offline listening.

**Highlights:** Universal Purchase across Apple devices, Connects to self-hosted Navidrome server, Full library browsing, Voice and text search, Offline listening, Gapless playback, Lossless streaming

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Library Doctor | $3.99 | one-time |
| NaviSyncRock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AVSub free?

AVSub costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is NaviBeat free?

NaviBeat costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AVSub or NaviBeat?

NaviBeat is rated higher. AVSub averages 3.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while NaviBeat averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.

### Do AVSub or NaviBeat have ads?

Neither AVSub nor NaviBeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AVSub or NaviBeat?

AVSub ships an update monthly, and NaviBeat weekly. Most recently, AVSub was updated on October 26, 2026 and NaviBeat on October 25, 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.*