# Pleng vs CodaMusic

The clearest difference is rating: CodaMusic at 4.6 against Pleng's 4.0. CodaMusic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 36%). Pleng's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CodaMusic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodaMusic has 1.7K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Pleng's written reviews are positive against 66% of CodaMusic's.

Pleng ships an update every 2 months, CodaMusic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pleng | CodaMusic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pleng/id993071519/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codamusic/id1468986962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 323 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 116 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Smart Axiata Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/993071518) | [CODA MUSIC, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468986961) |

## What reviewers say

### Pleng

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pleng/id993071519)

Access a vast library of music and podcasts from Cambodian and international artists across various genres. Listen online or offline, discover new tracks tailored to your mood, and enjoy exclusive video content. Earn points to go PRO for free.

**Highlights:** 1,000,000+ songs library, Diverse music genres, Podcast streaming, Offline listening, Personalized discovery, Artist profiles, Exclusive video content

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great selection of Khmer songs
- 🌍 Usable overseas (for some)
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 💖 Enjoyable listening experience
- 🌟 High-quality sound

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Payment issues (CC not loading)
- ⏸️ Songs pause on lock screen (Android/iOS)
- 🐌 Slow app performance
- ❌ Not available outside Cambodia (major issue)
- 🐛 Glitching accounts/swapped accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Credit card page not loading
- Songs pause when phone is locked
- Account glitching/swapping
- App running slow on iPhone
- Cannot listen to music while using other apps

**Requested features**

- Fix credit card payment page loading
- Enable background playback (lock screen)
- Display song titles in Khmer script
- Improve song change transitions
- Add lyrics to songs


### 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 Pleng free?

Pleng 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, Pleng or CodaMusic?

CodaMusic is rated higher. Pleng averages 4.0 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while CodaMusic averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Pleng or CodaMusic have ads?

Pleng shows ads; CodaMusic does not.

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

Pleng ships an update every 2 months, and CodaMusic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pleng was updated on October 8, 2026 and CodaMusic on October 12, 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.*