PlayTally: Apple Music Stats vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against PlayTally: Apple Music Stats's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	PlayTally: Apple Music Stats This App	stats.fm for Spotify Music App Nemesis	Marvis Pro Contender	MusicHarbor - Track New Music Contender	Playlisty for Apple Music Contender	Soor ▹ Peer	Airbuds Widget New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Mike Clay	StatsFM B.V.	Aditya Rajveer	Loop Apps LTDA	Obdura	Tanmay Sonawane	Capp Inc
Category	Music	Music	Music	Music	Music	Music	Music
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.5 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings Count	363	45,080	1,242	1,612	1,891	449	149,241
Price	USD2.99	Free	$9.99	Free	Free	$6.99	Free
Release Date	Oct 8, 2020	Aug 10, 2020	Feb 14, 2019	Nov 21, 2018	Nov 28, 2019	Mar 1, 2019	Oct 21, 2022
Last Updated	Nov 1, 2025	Apr 10, 2026	Oct 7, 2025	Apr 11, 2026	Feb 19, 2026	Oct 28, 2025	Apr 20, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	negative	-	-	mixed	mixed	negative
Score	45/100	32/100	-	-	65/100	55/100	35/100
Praises	High-fidelity audio quality and timed lyrics animation create an immersive listening experience for music enthusiasts	Detailed Data Visualization Lifetime Subscription Value	-	-	One-time purchase model provides high value compared to recurring monthly subscription fees	Customizable smart playlist creation provides a superior alternative to the stock music application	Social Connection
Complaints	Post-update stability issues including app crashes and loading failures disrupt the core music playback experience	Excessive and Intrusive Ads Data Loss and Sync Issues	-	-	Account registration and login failures create significant friction for new Android users	Frequent application crashes and instability render the music player unusable for many active users	Aggressive Monetization Missing YouTube Music Support
Requests	Automated data reconciliation tools to fix double-counted streams and inaccurate playback history logs	-	-	-	Expanded support for additional music streaming services beyond current platform limitations	Integration of native autoplay functionality to match the behavior of the stock music application	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Data ownership via CSV export reduces switching costs iOS Shortcuts integration ensures data freshness One-time purchase model removes recurring subscription friction	Massive data depth (115M+ tracks, 18M+ albums) Unique lifetime history import capability Strong monetization conversion (#57 Grossing rank)	-	-	Proprietary matching algorithm reduces migration friction One-time payment model creates high value perception Siri integration enables automated library maintenance	Gesture-driven navigation reduces interaction friction Smart playlist engine provides superior library management	Widget-first UX for zero-tap engagement High-quality social sharing assets (Sunday Recaps) Broad integration with Spotify, Apple, and SoundCloud
Weaknesses	Post-update stability regressions drive churn Lack of social integration limits viral growth Inaccurate play-count tracking undermines core utility	Critical data sync bugs causing stream deletion High ad frequency making free version 'unusable' Technical instability and frequent app crashes	-	-	High-frequency login failures on Android Post-update performance regressions Lack of persistent cross-platform synchronization	Frequent application crashes post-update Lack of native volume control parity	Backlash from paywalling previously free features Lack of YouTube Music support Persistent profile customization and sync bugs
Pricing	paid	freemium	paid	freemium	freemium	paid	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	Active	Steady	Intense	Maintenance	Steady	Maintenance
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~51d avg	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~10d avg	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions, ~47d avg	5 versions	5 versions, ~5d avg

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