# Ulearn vs Mars Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ulearn at 68% against Mars Player's 0%. Ulearn also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (236 vs 3). Mars Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ulearn sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mars Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ulearn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ulearn has 236 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Ulearn's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mars Player's.

Ulearn ships an update every 5 days, Mars Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ulearn | Mars Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulearn-full-format-player/id1184757517/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-player/id1604039065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [景元 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184757516) | [Biss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449112206) |

## What reviewers say

### Ulearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulearn-full-format-player/id1184757517)

A versatile media player and file management tool supporting numerous video, audio, and document formats. It offers advanced features like password protection, file encryption, and barcode scanning for a comprehensive user experience.

**Highlights:** Universal video playback, Universal audio playback, Document quick view, Privacy protection (password/gesture), File encryption/decryption, Zip decompression/compression, Barcode scanning/generation

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ulearn Monthly Member | $0.99 | per month |
| Ulearn Annual Membership | $7.99 | per year |
| File encryption | $2.99 | one-time |
| Block Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Longest Member | $9.99 | one-time |


### Mars Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-player/id1604039065)

This application serves as a straightforward local audio player. It enables users to create playlists, upload audio files from their computers, and organize them. The app focuses on essential playback features without unnecessary complexity.

**Highlights:** Create playlists, Upload audio files, Add files to playlists, Loop audio files, Simple interface

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Experience (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Experience (3 Months) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Ad-Free Experience (6 Months) | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Ad-Free Experience (1 Year) | $3.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free for Life | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ulearn free?

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

### Is Mars Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ulearn or Mars Player?

Ulearn is rated higher. Ulearn averages 4.6 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Mars Player averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ulearn or Mars Player have ads?

Ulearn shows ads; Mars Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ulearn or Mars Player?

Ulearn ships an update every 5 days, and Mars Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ulearn was updated on September 21, 2026 and Mars Player on June 4, 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.*