# Re vs Mugen Player

The clearest difference is rating: Mugen Player at 4.0 against Re's 3.5. Mugen Player also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 53%). Re's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Re sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mugen Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mugen Player holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Re's written reviews are positive against 70% of Mugen Player's.

Re ships an update every 5 days, Mugen Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Re | Mugen Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/re-player/id1206353517/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mugen-player/id1265142965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [naoki ide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206353516) | [Koichiro Kamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/476534292) |

## What reviewers say

### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/re-player/id1206353517)

Easily loop and replay specific sections of songs or videos. Ideal for practicing dance, singing, or language learning. Supports content from Apple Music, your camera roll, synced files, and YouTube.

**Highlights:** Repeat specific song/video sections, Supports Apple Music, camera roll, YouTube, Adjust playback speed, Voice control, Zoom functionality, Screen flip

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Banner | $0.99 | per month |
| No Banner | $0.99 | per month |
| Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| No Banner | $5.39 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| No Banner | $8.39 | per year |
| Plus | $27.00 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $37.90 | per 6 months |
| Plus | $42.00 | per year |
| Premium | $58.90 | per year |
| 300 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 100 points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 990 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 900 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1800 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add 520 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Points | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Points | $6.99 | one-time |
| Add 1050 points | $9.99 | one-time |
| Add 1600 points | $14.99 | one-time |


### Mugen Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mugen-player/id1265142965)

This app offers a lightweight and intuitive media player for seamless video and audio playback. Create mixed playlists, resume playback from where you left off, and enjoy background playback. It supports direct playback from files, photo libraries, and app folders, with an optional secure vault for sensitive media.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe gestures for media control, Mixed video and audio playlists, Seamless background playback, Resume and restart playback, Direct file playback, Photo library integration, Secure vault feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Re free?

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

### Is Mugen Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Re or Mugen Player?

Mugen Player is rated higher. Re averages 3.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Mugen Player averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Re or Mugen Player have ads?

Both Re and Mugen Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Re or Mugen Player?

Re ships an update every 5 days, and Mugen Player weekly. Most recently, Re was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mugen Player on October 21, 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.*