# Pleng vs YMGuide

The clearest difference is rating: YMGuide at 5.0 against Pleng's 4.0. YMGuide also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Pleng's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (323 vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YMGuide sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pleng asks for nothing beyond the download.

YMGuide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pleng has 323 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pleng ships an update every 2 months, YMGuide every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pleng | YMGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pleng/id993071519/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymguide/id1496482860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Smart Axiata Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/993071518) | [Sothear Ly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163679939) |

## 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


### YMGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymguide/id1496482860)

Organize, play, and customize your YouTube viewing experience. Trim videos, skip intros/outros, and control playback remotely on other devices. Record karaoke sessions and manage playlists with custom categories.

**Highlights:** Trim video streams, Skip intros and outros, Remote playback control, Edit video chapters, Karaoke recording, Playlist organization, Picture-in-Picture mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YMGuide one month . | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| YMGuide Elite Monthly(1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| YMGuide annual subscription . | $9.99 | per year |
| Elite Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| YMGuide Elite Yearly(1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Elite Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pleng free?

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

### Is YMGuide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pleng or YMGuide?

YMGuide is rated higher. Pleng averages 4.0 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while YMGuide averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pleng or YMGuide have ads?

Both Pleng and YMGuide show ads.

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

Pleng ships an update every 2 months, and YMGuide every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pleng was updated on October 8, 2026 and YMGuide on September 24, 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.*