# Simple Pl@yer vs muse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Pl@yer at none against muse's 1. Simple Pl@yer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). muse's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. muse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Pl@yer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Pl@yer ships an update every 24 months, muse every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Pl@yer | muse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Size | 10 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TechKnowledge](https://appshunter.io/developer/304524337) | [Shunsuke Shimizuguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795907600) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Pl@yer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-plyer/id1178581781)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### muse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muse/id6811512513)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告を削除 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Pl@yer free?

Simple Pl@yer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is muse free?

muse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Simple Pl@yer or muse have ads?

muse shows ads; Simple Pl@yer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Pl@yer or muse?

Simple Pl@yer ships an update every 24 months, and muse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Pl@yer was updated on November 6, 2026 and muse on November 6, 2026.

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