# MP3 Folders vs MusicFolder 2

The clearest difference is rating: MusicFolder 2 at 4.1 against MP3 Folders's 2.0. MusicFolder 2 also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). MP3 Folders's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

MP3 Folders costs $0.99 and MusicFolder 2 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MusicFolder 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MusicFolder 2 has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of MP3 Folders's written reviews are positive against 65% of MusicFolder 2's.

MP3 Folders ships an update every 6 weeks, MusicFolder 2 every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MP3 Folders | MusicFolder 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-folders/id1030374795/reviews) | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicfolder-2/id1366466861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 47 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hmhv](https://appshunter.io/developer/494278994) | [Alexander Ewering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743777532) |

## What reviewers say

### MP3 Folders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-folders/id1030374795)

Organize and play your music library using a folder-based system. This app offers powerful playback controls, multiple file transfer options, and customizable display modes. Enjoy your audio without ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Folder-based music navigation, Powerful playback controls, Multiple file transfer methods (WiFi, WebDAV, Files app), Customizable themes and display modes, Background audio playback, Lock screen and Control Center integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### MusicFolder 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicfolder-2/id1366466861)

A straightforward music player designed for users who organize their music by folders, not tags. It offers gapless playback, gesture controls, and simple library management via the Files app.

**Highlights:** Folder-based music library organization, Gapless playback, Gesture-based controls, Interactive playlist search, Smart folders, WAV to AAC/ALAC conversion

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MP3 Folders free?

MP3 Folders costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MusicFolder 2 free?

MusicFolder 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MP3 Folders or MusicFolder 2?

MusicFolder 2 is rated higher. MP3 Folders averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MusicFolder 2 averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do MP3 Folders or MusicFolder 2 have ads?

Neither MP3 Folders nor MusicFolder 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MP3 Folders or MusicFolder 2?

MP3 Folders ships an update every 6 weeks, and MusicFolder 2 every 5 months. Most recently, MP3 Folders was updated on November 6, 2026 and MusicFolder 2 on November 6, 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.*