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Samsung Music vs its rivals

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

Samsung Music
This App
Pulsar Music Player
Nemesis
Pulsar Music Player Pro
Contender
Omnia Music Player
Contender
Music Player - MP3 Player
Contender
MP3 Cutter and Merger – SOMIX
Peer
Offline Podcast App: Player FM
Peer
Stingray Music - 100s of DJs
Peer
b Buds+ HEADPHONES CONNECT
New Kid
Core Identity
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CategoryMusic & AudioMusic & AudioMusic & AudioMusic & AudioMusic & AudioMusic & AudioMusic & AudioMusic & AudioMusic & Audio
PlatformAndroidAndroidAndroidAndroidAndroidAndroidAndroidAndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating3.8 / 54.6 / 54.4 / 54.4 / 54.7 / 54.0 / 54.0 / 54.6 / 53.9 / 5
Ratings Count814,434237,08219,42819,293383,18752,708106,74254,0197,234
PriceFreeFree$3.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateFeb 17, 2016Sep 8, 2015Sep 8, 2015Mar 27, 2019Dec 14, 2020Oct 23, 2014Apr 28, 2013Aug 12, 2011Aug 27, 2014
Last UpdatedApr 6, 2026Mar 13, 2026Mar 13, 2026Feb 6, 2026Mar 19, 2026Apr 22, 2026Mar 27, 2026Sep 17, 2025Dec 21, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed---excellent----
Score65/100---85/100----
Praises
  • Simple and intuitive interface design makes music library management accessible for casual listeners
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  • High quality audio output provides a clear and enjoyable listening experience for music enthusiasts
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Complaints
  • Frequent application crashes and freezing behavior following the latest update on various devices
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  • Installation and compatibility failures on specific older mobile hardware models
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Requests
  • Advanced queue management features including a play next option for better session control
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • System-level Android integration replaces default assistant on hardware-mapped triggers
  • Galaxy ecosystem lock-in via native hardware audio enhancements
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  • Folder-based navigation functions as a retention moat for offline-first users
  • High-quality audio output sustains positive sentiment
  • Customizable themes increase user interface investment
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Weaknesses
  • 3.79 rating reflects recent stability regressions
  • No cloud-save despite user requests
  • Metadata handling creates duplicate artist entries
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  • Installation failures on older hardware (low-frequency complaint)
  • Lack of cloud-sync prevents cross-device continuity
  • Ad-supported model creates churn risk for power users
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Pricingfreefreepaidfreefreemiumfreefreefreemiumfreemium
MomentumMaintenance---Maintenance---Steady
Update Cadence1 versions---1 versions, 1 majors/6mo---5 versions

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