Comparison

Battle.net vs LM player

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

Head to head
About

Battle.net

Connect with friends, discover new games, and manage your account securely on the go. Stay updated with patch notes, join communities, and get support from Blizzard Entertainment.

Highlights
  • Friend and group management
  • Game discovery and community forums
  • Account security with Authenticator
  • Blizzard Support access
  • Patch notes and shop browsing
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Stay connected with Battle.net wherever you are. Keep up with your friends and groups: See what your friends are playing, add new friends, coordinate play time, discuss strategies, or just stay in touch. Jump into game, and never miss an opportunity to play together. Explore games and find your next adventure: Dive into everything that Battle.net has to offer: Read patch notes, explore your gaming communities and forums, and discover something new to play through the Shop and Games tabs. Keep your Battle.net account secure: Manage your account through account settings and protect it by attaching a Battle.net Authenticator. The Authenticator keeps your account safe by allowing you to approve or decline any login attempt from a simple tap of a button or notification. Contact Blizzard Support: Let us help you get back into game - browse support articles, open new tickets, and reply to ongoing tickets directly from the app. Airtime or Wi-Fi connection required for use. Languages Supported: * English * Français * Deutsch * Español (Latinoamérica) * Español (Europa) * Português * Italiano * Русский * 한국어 (Korean) * 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese) * 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) * 日本語 (Japanese) * ไทย (Thai) ©/TM/® 2026 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

About

LM player

An offline music player that organizes your library by folders, offering professional audio features like a 10-band equalizer and gapless playback. It supports a wide range of audio formats and prioritizes user privacy with 100% offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Filesystem-driven folder organization
  • 10-band graphic equalizer
  • Gapless playback
  • Wide format support (MP3, FLAC, etc.)
  • Background playback with lock screen controls
  • Privacy-focused, 100% offline
  • Import via Files app, USB, or ZIP
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Your Music. Your Rules. Your Folders. LM Player is a filesystem-driven offline music player built for people who organize their music in folders, just like on desktop. If your music looks right in your file system, it plays right in LM Player. Folder-First Philosophy. Folders become albums automatically. Filenames are track titles. Your file organization is the single source of truth. Album artwork from folder images (cover.jpg, folder.png). Metadata tags are optional enhancements only. Professional Audio Engine. 10-band graphic equalizer (±12 dB per band). Built on AVAudioEngine for pristine sound quality. Gapless playback between tracks. Multiple EQ presets: Flat, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Rock, Pop, Jazz. Create and save custom EQ profiles. Complete Format Support: MP3, AAC, M4A, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC (high-resolution lossless). No conversions needed. Powerful Features. Background playback with lock screen controls. Custom playlists. Deterministic track ordering (respects filename numbering) Clean, music-focused design. Easy Music Management. Import via Files app. Windows users, need use ZIP archive, with auto-extraction. Rescan library anytime. Upload Music via Windows The Apple Devices app for Windows allows users to upload files to iPhones and iPads. Use ZIP archives to upload multiple folders. Direct USB Transfer Connect your device and drag files directly. ZIP Archive Support Upload entire folder structures in one ZIP file. Works on macOS Too Use Finder on Mac for the same functionality. Privacy First. 100% offline - no streaming. No cloud integration. No tracking or analytics. Your music stays on your device. No internet connection required. Perfect For: Audiophiles who demand quality. Users with large local music libraries. Anyone who prefers folder organization. People who want complete control over their music. Mental Model: "If it looks right in the file system, it plays right in the app." LM Player is designed for serious music listeners who value file organization, audio quality, and complete offline control. No subscriptions, no streaming, no compromises. No music found. Open the Audio Vault Info page to learn how to import music.

Screenshots

Battle.net4 screens
LM player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Battle.net at Free against LM player's $5.99. Battle.net also leads on ratings volume (36K vs 1). LM player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support 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

Battle.net is free to download; LM player costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LM player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle.net has 36K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battle.net ships an update every 4 weeks, LM player every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Battle.net versus LM player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattle.netLM player
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (36K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings36K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#165 — better#192
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlizzard Entertainment, Inc.Volodymyr Shuliar

Customer experience

Battle.net

All ratings36,275 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,231 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative66.4%

LM player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Battle.net

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and authentication problems
  • Inability to load profiles and chat history
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Voice chat functionality
  • Ability to view friend's game progress and gear
  • Improved group chat and notification options

LM player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Battle.net

No in-app purchases

None

LM player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Battle.net free?
Battle.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LM player free?
LM player costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Battle.net or LM player?
LM player is rated higher. Battle.net averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while LM player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Battle.net or LM player have ads?
Neither Battle.net nor LM player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Battle.net or LM player?
Battle.net ships an update every 4 weeks, and LM player every 2 days. Most recently, Battle.net was updated on October 22, 2026 and LM player on October 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Battle.net or LM player?
Battle.net currently peaks at #165 in the App Store charts, and LM player at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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