HiByMusic vs Light Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HiByMusic
A free, high-fidelity audio player for audiophiles and music lovers. It supports a wide range of lossless and lossy formats, offering high-precision decoding and advanced audio features for a premium listening experience.
- Wide lossless/lossy audio format support
- CUE sheets and ISO image support
- High precision decoding (32-bit output, 64-bit float)
- External USB DAC support
- Gapless playback
- 10 band graphic EQ
- MSEB support
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HiByMusic Free lossless HiFi audio player. Easy to use, clean and clear. HiByMusic Player is a free lossless HiFi audio player designed for audiophiles and music fans, giving you a first-class music experience wherever you go. Features: 1. Wide lossless/lossy audio format support, including DSD(DSF,DFF), ISO(DSF,DFF,DST), WAV, FLAC, APE, AIFF, M4A, AAC, WMA, MP3, Ogg Vorbis; 2. CUE sheets and ISO images are also directly supported; 3. High precision decoding with 32 bits output, 64 bits floating point decoding and 128 bits internal precision, all for the best quality audio; 4. External USB DAC is supported, Output Native DSD with DoP, Direct output DxD and 384kHz@32bits audio streams easily; 5. Gapless playback; 6. 10 band graphic EQ; 7. MSEB support; Stay tuned, more professional function will be added continually! email: service@hiby.com website: www.hiby.com
Light Player
Manage and enjoy your music collection offline with this intuitive player. Easily import, categorize, and enhance your library with automatic cover art retrieval. Experience high-quality playback anywhere, without needing an internet connection.
- Offline music playback
- Wi-Fi music import
- Music library management
- Automatic cover art retrieval
- User-friendly interface
- High-quality music experience
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Light Player is a simple and practical offline music player that provides music enthusiasts with a convenient way to manage and enjoy their music. You can easily import your favorite music via Wi-Fi and then effortlessly categorize and manage your music library. This makes it easier for you to find and enjoy your favorite songs. You can also stream or download your favorite music online via cloud storage, which supports major cloud storage services such as Ali Cloud, Baidu Cloud, and 115 Cloud. It also supports WebDAV connections, allowing you to easily connect to your NAS or self-built server and access your music collection anytime, anywhere. For songs without cover art, Light Player can automatically retrieve the cover art, making your music library interface aesthetically pleasing and not monotonous! This music player emphasizes user-friendly design with a clear and intuitive interface and easy operation. Whether at home or on the go, Light Player can provide you with a high-quality music experience. Without the need for an internet connection, you can enjoy your music collection anytime, anywhere. Let Light Player be your music companion and let music always accompany your life. *Some features require the latest operating system update. We offer both one-time purchase and subscription options. Prices may vary by region. The subscription service will be charged to your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The current subscription cannot be canceled once activated. After purchase, you can manage your subscription in your App Store account settings. Contact Us Feedback Email: 597238072@qq.com Privacy Policy: https://light-player.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://light-player.com/protocol/ Auto-Renewal Agreement: https://light-player.com/pay-protocol/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Player at 91% against HiByMusic's 42%. Light Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). HiByMusic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Light Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. HiByMusic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Light Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of HiByMusic's written reviews are positive against 91% of Light Player's.
HiByMusic ships an update every 3 months, Light Player every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HiByMusic | Light Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (140 ratings) | 4.6 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 140 — better | 70 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dongguan Hiby Music Technology Co., Ltd. | Xi'an Mengqi Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HiByMusic
Light Player
Bugs and requests
HiByMusic
Reported bugs
21 issues- App crashes during music library scanning (around 3,000 files)
- HibyLink connection drops repeatedly
- Music playback stops when app is backgrounded
- Rewind button behavior inconsistent (goes to previous song instead of replaying)
- Album shuffle mixing with existing playlist songs
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- SMBv3 compatibility issues
- DLNA functionality crashes
- EQ and DSP effects not working on iOS
- DSD DoP not functioning on iPhone 15 Pro Max
- MQA track playback crashes
- Search function keyboard disappears after each letter
- Album art cropping and stretching issues
- Lyric loading failures
- Some MP3 and M4A files fail to play
- Bluetooth pairing inconsistency with Hiby devices
- Firmware update required every startup (2-3 minutes)
- Music file scanning not detecting all formats
- Volume control glitches when pressing quickly
- Plugin deactivation after app closure
- Folder sorting in reverse alphabetical order
- Track order randomization in folder view
Requested features
20 requests- Manual playlist reordering
- ID3 tag editing capability
- Folder-based music library scanning
- Album artist sorting (not just track artist)
- Album favorites/bookmarking
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- Gapless playback
- Crossfade between tracks
- Folder icon display in browser
- Font size adjustment
- Language settings
- Dark mode and theme customization
- Background playback support
- Search by filename
- HTTP/NAS access support
- Lyrics matching and custom lyric sources
- Portrait mode support for iPad
- Online lyrics and cover art fetching improvements
- Ascending/descending sort order options
- Playlist organization and song management
- VoiceOver accessibility improvements for iOS
Light Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HiByMusic
No in-app purchases
Light Player
- 年度订阅(12个月)$2.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium — Special Offer$5.99
- Lifetime Premium$7.99








