# FirePlayer vs Volume Booster

The clearest difference is rating: FirePlayer at 4.5 against Volume Booster's 3.6. FirePlayer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Volume Booster's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (683 vs 42). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FirePlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Volume Booster sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FirePlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Booster has 683 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of FirePlayer's written reviews are positive against 57% of Volume Booster's.

FirePlayer ships an update every 3 months, Volume Booster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FirePlayer | Volume Booster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireplayer-player-4-mediafire/id1212543917/reviews)** | [3.6 (683 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-booster-equalizer-fx/id1487361377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **683** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 57.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Meleshko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557628286) | [Kartum Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258050826) |

## What reviewers say

### FirePlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireplayer-player-4-mediafire/id1212543917)

Stream audio directly from MediaFire without needing to store files locally. Download tracks for offline listening and manage your music library with advanced features like playlists and an equalizer. Supports various audio formats and casting devices.

**Highlights:** Stream from MediaFire, Offline playback, Audio equalizer, Playlist management, Download manager, Background playback, Playback speed control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fireplayer PRO - music player with equalizer and downloader for Mediafire | $9.99 | one-time |


### Volume Booster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-booster-equalizer-fx/id1487361377)

Enhance your device's audio with this app, offering volume boosting, bass enhancement, and a customizable equalizer. It includes an offline music player with 3D surround sound capabilities, allowing you to fine-tune audio for music, videos, and more.

**Highlights:** Volume boosting up to 1000%, Bass booster and virtualizer, 10-band customizable equalizer, Offline music player, 3D surround sound with 8D effects, Supports various audio formats

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly unlimited | $3.99 | per month |
| Quarterly unlimited | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly unlimited | $9.99 | per year |
| Volume Booster Pro, Lifetime! | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Volume booster
- 👍 Excellent sound quality
- 🔋 Enhances audio experience
- 🔊 Powerful bass boost
- 🎧 Works well with speakers/headphones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with existing music
- 💰 Requires subscription for full features
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🔌 Doesn't work with all devices
- 🤔 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Volume boost not working consistently
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Equalizer controls
- Ability to save custom settings
- Integration with music streaming apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FirePlayer free?

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

### Is Volume Booster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FirePlayer or Volume Booster?

FirePlayer is rated higher. FirePlayer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Volume Booster averages 3.6 from 683 ratings.

### Do FirePlayer or Volume Booster have ads?

Both FirePlayer and Volume Booster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FirePlayer or Volume Booster?

FirePlayer ships an update every 3 months, and Volume Booster every 3 weeks. Most recently, FirePlayer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Volume Booster on November 11, 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.*