# Play vs CraigsRadio

The clearest difference is rating: CraigsRadio at 5.0 against Play's 4.5. CraigsRadio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Play's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. CraigsRadio asks for nothing beyond the download.

CraigsRadio 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 1, 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 CraigsRadio's.

Play ships an update every 2 days, CraigsRadio daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play | CraigsRadio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-ya/id975441489/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craigsradio/id6758686968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [InVooDoo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173246186) | [Randall Compton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874480889) |

## 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


### CraigsRadio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craigsradio/id6758686968)

Discover independent music from artists worldwide through curated genre stations and an AI DJ. Support creators directly, vote in annual music awards, and build playlists of your favorite tracks. Connect with a community of music lovers and independent artists.

**Highlights:** Curated genre radio stations, AI DJ introductions, Discover independent artists, Vote in music awards, Direct artist tipping, Create custom playlists, Follow artists, Community messaging

**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 CraigsRadio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play or CraigsRadio?

CraigsRadio is rated higher. Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while CraigsRadio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Play or CraigsRadio have ads?

Neither Play nor CraigsRadio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Play or CraigsRadio?

Play ships an update every 2 days, and CraigsRadio daily. Most recently, Play was updated on October 9, 2026 and CraigsRadio on September 21, 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.*