LinkYPlayer vs Myriad Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LinkYPlayer
This app allows you to play YouTube links directly. Register links to play them later, or share them from the YouTube app to open instantly. It supports background playback and PIP mode.
- Register and play YouTube links
- Share links to open instantly
- Background playback support
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode
- App language settings
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YouTube link playback player Copy and add the YouTube link You can play that link. You can use it in two ways below. 1. Enter the YouTube video page link to register in the app and click the link to play 2. If you share the link on the YouTube app or web page and send it to the app, it will open immediately. * Only YouTube links can be added and played. * You cannot add videos or playlists whose license or sharing is prohibited. * Does not download YouTube videos. * It will not work properly if the Internet is not connected. * Contains advertisements, and advertisements may play even during YouTube playback. (YouTube’s own advertisement) *characteristic* - Register, play, and manage YouTube links - App language settings (English, Japanese, Korean, automatic) - Supports iPhone and iPad - Playback in the background is also possible in PIP mode (not possible in normal playback mode)
Myriad Player
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One app for all your music. Your local lossless collection, your home NAS library and Apple Music, all in Myriad Player. Clean, simple and ready to play. Every Format • FLAC, ALAC, APE, WAV, AIFF, DSF, DFF and SACD ISO, with no conversion needed • Import with the Files app, or use Wireless Transfer to copy music from a computer on the same Wi-Fi network Native DSD Output • Connect a DoP-capable external DAC and DSD is delivered untouched • When VoiceOver is on, playback switches to conversion automatically to prevent pops; turn VoiceOver off and native output resumes, without interruption or any change in settings Gapless Album Playback • Single-file albums are split automatically using CUE sheets, with no gaps between tracks • Live recordings and classical works play as one continuous performance, just like the original disc • Matching LRC lyrics are shown automatically Your Home Library, Anywhere • Connect to a music server running on your computer or NAS and reach your entire library over an encrypted connection • Save multiple servers and switch between them with one tap • The server protocol is fully open, with companion code and a lightweight server available as open source • A built-in demo server lets you try it with no setup Apple Music Once authorized, switch to Apple Music from the top right of Library and Search to browse your songs, albums and playlists. Simple to Use • A clean interface, with everyday features one tap away • Full support for VoiceOver and Dynamic Type • Lock Screen and headphone controls Privacy No sign-up, no ads, and no tracking or analytics of any kind. Open source: github.com/baibaixiaoming/myriad-music-kit
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Myriad Player at none against LinkYPlayer's shown. Myriad Player also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LinkYPlayer ships an update monthly, Myriad Player every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LinkYPlayer | Myriad Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | kim juyoung | Ming Kong |
In-app purchases
LinkYPlayer
No in-app purchases
Myriad Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
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