# Play vs Deer Music

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deer Music at none against Play's 4. Deer Music also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Play's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Deer Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deer Music holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Play's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deer Music's.

Play ships an update every 2 days, Deer Music weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play | Deer Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-ya/id975441489/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deer-music/id6447280314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 25 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [InVooDoo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173246186) | [培亮 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633885908) |

## What reviewers say

### Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-ya/id975441489)

This app allows you to create custom music playlists based on your listening habits and specific rules. Discover your music in a personalized way by setting criteria like song length, listening history, or skip frequency. Playlists update automatically as you listen, offering a dynamic music discovery experience.

**Highlights:** Custom rule-based playlist creation, Analyze music habits with machine learning, Discover music your way, Live, updating playlists, Pre-made example playlists, Set playlist criteria by song length, listening history, skips, and top hits

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Almighty Version | $3.99 | per month |
| InVooDoo One | $5.99 | per month |
| Almighty Version | $29.99 | per year |
| Almighty Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚗 Great for car use
- 💡 Innovative swipe to skip
- 🎨 Nice design and UI
- 🎶 Good for shuffling music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 App crashes after update
- 🐛 Does not work with Bluetooth
- 🐛 No volume control

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 5s
- Crashes immediately after opening
- Crashes constantly
- Does not work properly with Bluetooth
- App opens and then crashes

**Requested features**

- Add volume control
- Support for Apple Music songs
- Support for Spotify and iTunes Radio
- Horizontal view / Landscape mode
- Option not to autoplay when opening the app


### Deer Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deer-music/id6447280314)

This music player offers a visually appealing interface for managing your Apple Music library and uploaded songs. It provides a streamlined experience for users who prefer a dedicated player for their existing music collection.

**Highlights:** Stunning and easy-to-use interface, Compatible with Apple Music, Supports uploaded songs, Streamlined music management, iPhone and iPod compatible

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play free?

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

### Is Deer Music free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play or Deer Music?

Deer Music is rated higher. Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Deer Music averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Play or Deer Music have ads?

Deer Music shows ads; Play does not.

### Which is updated more often, Play or Deer Music?

Play ships an update every 2 days, and Deer Music weekly. Most recently, Play was updated on October 22, 2026 and Deer Music on October 31, 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.*