Comparison

LinkYPlayer vs Myriad Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Register and play YouTube links
  • Share links to open instantly
  • Background playback support
  • Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode
  • App language settings
Features
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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)

About

Myriad Player

Features
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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

Screenshots

LinkYPlayer4 screens
Myriad Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkYPlayer ships an update monthly, Myriad Player every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LinkYPlayer versus Myriad Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkYPlayerMyriad Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB34 MB
Age rating17+9+
Developerkim juyoungMing Kong

In-app purchases

None

LinkYPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Myriad Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkYPlayer free?
LinkYPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Myriad Player free?
Myriad Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinkYPlayer or Myriad Player have ads?
LinkYPlayer shows ads; Myriad Player does not.
Which is updated more often, LinkYPlayer or Myriad Player?
LinkYPlayer ships an update monthly, and Myriad Player every 6 days. Most recently, LinkYPlayer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Myriad Player on October 31, 2026.

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