Comparison

StereoX vs MPx Player

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

Head to head
About

StereoX

This app enhances your music listening experience by presenting your Apple Music library in a tactile, 3D interface. Explore your collection through interactive browsing and enjoy playback in distinct modes like Vinyl, Tape, or Stereo.

Highlights
  • Apple Music/iTunes integration
  • 3D browsing of music library
  • Tactile volume control
  • Nostalgic reel-to-reel playback mode
  • Classic turntable experience
Features
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StereoX is an immersive listening app for your Apple Music Library. Browse your library in a tactile, vinyl-inspired 3D interface.

About

MPx Player

Rediscover the simplicity of classic MP3 players. This app offers an easy and straightforward way to listen to your music, reminiscent of the early days of digital audio. Enjoy a streamlined music listening experience without the modern complexities.

Highlights
  • Classic MP3 player interface
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Streamlined music listening
  • Nostalgic user experience
Features
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Back in the days when mp3 players where new they where also easy to use. These days it is all overcomplicated while all you just want to do is listen music. Experience the feeling again you had when you ditched your discman in favor of a mp3 player. Easy and simple usage based on multiple mp3 players from the old days.

Screenshots

StereoX2 screens
MPx Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StereoX at 4.4 against MPx Player's 3.9. StereoX also leads on ratings volume (143 vs 9). MPx Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. StereoX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MPx Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StereoX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StereoX has 143 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StereoX versus MPx Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStereoXMPx Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (143 ratings) — better3.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings143 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnsyne TechnologySaren Inden

Customer experience

StereoX

All ratings143 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

MPx Player

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StereoX

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

MPx Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StereoX free?
StereoX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MPx Player free?
MPx Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StereoX or MPx Player?
StereoX is rated higher. StereoX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while MPx Player averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.
Do StereoX or MPx Player have ads?
Neither StereoX nor MPx Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StereoX or MPx Player?
StereoX ships an update every 4 months, and MPx Player every 4 months. Most recently, StereoX was updated on October 14, 2026 and MPx Player on October 4, 2026.

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