# BadKitty vs CodaMusic

The clearest difference is rating: CodaMusic at 4.6 against BadKitty's 4.1. CodaMusic also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 17). BadKitty's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CodaMusic sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BadKitty asks for nothing beyond the download.

CodaMusic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodaMusic has 1.7K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of BadKitty's written reviews are positive against 66% of CodaMusic's.

BadKitty ships an update every 5 months, CodaMusic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BadKitty | CodaMusic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badkitty-for-monstercat/id987774145/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codamusic/id1468986962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dahlia Witt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271185815) | [CODA MUSIC, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468986961) |

## What reviewers say

### BadKitty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badkitty-for-monstercat/id987774145)

This app serves as a central hub for fans of a diverse record label, offering a place to stream new music releases and engage with the community. Users can stay updated on the latest tracks and explore content from the label's Reddit community, all powered by direct API streaming.

**Highlights:** Stream latest music releases, New release notifications, Access Reddit community content, Direct API streaming, Central fan hub

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CodaMusic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codamusic/id1468986962)

Stream over 130 million songs with a social network integrated for music discovery. Share songs, playlists, and connect with artists and friends. Enjoy ad-free listening and exclusive artist content.

**Highlights:** 130M+ song library, Ad-free streaming, Offline listening, Artist exclusives, Social music feed, Community discovery, Personal profiles

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coda Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan | $13.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $22.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent music discovery
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 High-quality audio
- 🤝 Strong social features
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- ⛔ Limited song/artist selection for some users
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to use
- 🔒 Restricted skips/song changes without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inability to play any music
- Inconsistent song skipping functionality

**Requested features**

- Add lyrics support
- Integrate local music files
- Ability to unlike individual songs from albums
- Add genre-based recommendations
- Improve volume controls when casting to other devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BadKitty free?

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

### Is CodaMusic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BadKitty or CodaMusic?

CodaMusic is rated higher. BadKitty averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while CodaMusic averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do BadKitty or CodaMusic have ads?

Neither BadKitty nor CodaMusic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BadKitty or CodaMusic?

BadKitty ships an update every 5 months, and CodaMusic every 3 weeks. Most recently, BadKitty was updated on October 12, 2026 and CodaMusic on October 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.*