# Rigelian vs JPLAY

Rigelian and JPLAY both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Rigelian's written reviews are positive against 59% of JPLAY's. JPLAY's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rigelian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month and JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Rigelian against 4.3 for JPLAY. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 52 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Rigelian's written reviews are positive against 59% of JPLAY's.

Rigelian ships an update monthly, JPLAY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rigelian | JPLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigelian/id1363775934/reviews) | **[4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 58.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 62 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lcw Kremers](https://appshunter.io/developer/285063023) | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) |

## What reviewers say

### Rigelian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigelian/id1363775934)

Control your music library on MPD, OpenHome, or Kodi-based players with a modern interface on your iPhone or iPad. Effortlessly browse, search, and manage your music, playlists, and radio stations.

**Highlights:** Browse music by Artist, Album, Genre, Folder, Qobuz integration for select players, Thousands of radio stations, Playlist creation and editing, Cue file support, Powerful search and queue management, Automatic player detection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Access - Auto Renew | $0.69 | per month |
| 1 Year Access - Auto Renew | $4.29 | per year |


### JPLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457)

This app is a high-fidelity music player designed for audiophiles. It seamlessly integrates streaming services like Qobuz and Tidal with local music files, offering a unified interface for all your audio content. Experience superior sound quality and discover new music through its intuitive design and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Plays Qobuz, Tidal, and local music files, Works with most streamers and network DACs, HQPlayer Control API integration, Dramatically better sound quality, Radio feature for music discovery, Extended playlist management, Artist bios and album reviews

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JPLAY Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |
| JPLAY Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Superior sound quality compared to competitors
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 🔌 Seamless UPnP/DLNA integration
- 📱 Works without requiring a server

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($50/year, $199 lifetime)
- ❌ No monthly subscription option available
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity and playback issues
- 📱 iOS-only application
- 🔄 No cross-device synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks fail to render or play from Tidal
- App crashes on startup with older iOS versions
- Playback stuttering and lag issues
- Renderer in transition errors
- Device discovery failures

**Requested features**

- Monthly subscription option
- Cross-device synchronization for playlists and favorites
- EQ and tone adjustment controls
- DSD file playback support
- Multi-room audio capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rigelian free?

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

### Is JPLAY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rigelian or JPLAY?

JPLAY is rated higher. Rigelian averages 4.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while JPLAY averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.

### Do Rigelian or JPLAY have ads?

Neither Rigelian nor JPLAY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rigelian or JPLAY?

Rigelian ships an update monthly, and JPLAY every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rigelian was updated on October 17, 2026 and JPLAY on October 16, 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.*