# Pleng vs Gala Music

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gala Music at 100% against Pleng's 36%. Gala Music also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Pleng's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (329 vs 90). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gala Music sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pleng asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gala Music holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 329 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Pleng's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gala Music's.

Pleng ships an update every 2 months, Gala Music every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pleng | Gala Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pleng/id993071519/reviews) | **[5.0 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gala-music/id6476135719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Smart Axiata Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/993071518) | [Blockchain Game Partners, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683264209) |

## 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


### Gala Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gala-music/id6476135719)

Stream unlimited music without subscriptions or ads. Discover new artists, explore a vast catalog, and enjoy live performances. Support artists with a unique gifting feature and get personalized recommendations.

**Highlights:** Unlimited free music streaming, Ad-free listening experience, Discover new artists daily, Live stream performances, AI-based music suggestions, Create and explore playlists, Support artists with Beats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fame 10 000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fame 50 000 | $4.79 | one-time |
| Battle Box | $6.49 | one-time |
| The Taco Treats Box | $6.49 | one-time |
| The MUSIC Box | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fame 100 000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spooktober Box | $29.99 | one-time |
| Fame 500 000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Art Basel Mystery Box | $57.00 | one-time |
| Fame 1 000 000 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative music platform
- 🎧 Exclusive song releases
- 🤝 Direct artist support
- 🎮 Gamified music experience
- 🏆 Leaderboard rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Needs more mainstream artists
- 📈 Needs work to grow further

**Requested features**

- More mainstream artists onboarded
- Further development for growth


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pleng free?

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

### Is Gala Music free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pleng or Gala Music?

Gala Music is rated higher. Pleng averages 4.0 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Gala Music averages 5.0 from 90 ratings.

### Do Pleng or Gala Music have ads?

Pleng shows ads; Gala Music does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pleng or Gala Music?

Pleng ships an update every 2 months, and Gala Music every 5 days. Most recently, Pleng was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gala Music on October 30, 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.*