# Rigelian vs LyrPlay

The clearest difference is monetization model: LyrPlay at free against Rigelian's subscription. LyrPlay also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Rigelian's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rigelian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month and LyrPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LyrPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Rigelian's written reviews are positive against 50% of LyrPlay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rigelian ships an update every 6 weeks, LyrPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rigelian | LyrPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigelian/id1363775934/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyrplay/id6746776736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lcw Kremers](https://appshunter.io/developer/285063023) | [Eric Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818489254) |

## 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 |


### LyrPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyrplay/id6746776736)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a premium Squeezebox player. Stream your personal music collection with native FLAC support, seamless web interface integration, and high-quality audio streaming. Enjoy continuous playback with lock screen and Control Center controls.

**Highlights:** Native FLAC and Opus support, Material Web Interface integration, CarPlay support, Background audio playback, Lock screen and Control Center controls, Automatic server discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icon Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rigelian free?

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

### Is LyrPlay free?

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

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

LyrPlay is rated higher. Rigelian averages 4.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while LyrPlay averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Rigelian or LyrPlay have ads?

Neither Rigelian nor LyrPlay shows ads.

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

Rigelian ships an update every 6 weeks, and LyrPlay monthly. Most recently, Rigelian was updated on September 23, 2026 and LyrPlay on September 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.*