Comparison

WPlayer vs Mars Player

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

Head to head
About

WPlayer

This app allows you to play audio files with features like Wi-Fi upload, playback speed control, and a sleep timer. It helps manage your audio library and resume listening from where you left off.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi audio upload
  • Automatic playback progress recording
  • Multiple speed playback
  • Sleep timer
  • Folder management
  • Supports multiple audio formats
  • Fast forward and rewind
Features
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With a focus on playing audio files and support for a wide range of audio formats, "WPlayer" is the best choice for you to pass the time when you are squeezing into the subway, doing housework, driving, or before going to bed. Functions * Wi-Fi Upload Audio to Mobile Phone - No need for data cable, connect your phone and computer to the same Wi-Fi, and you can upload audio to your cell phone using your computer's browser. * Manage Audio on Phone - easily manage audio on your phone. * Record Playing Progress - Automatically record the playing progress of the audio, and automatically play from the last progress. * Multiple Speed Playback - support multiple speed playback. * Timer Off - Supports stopping playback at regular intervals. * Folder Management - multi-level folder management * Support multiple formats - mp3,aiff,flac,aac,ac3,m4a * Record playback history - record the last playback position, enter the APP to continue listening from the last progress with one click. * Fast forward and rewind 15 seconds. Email: crmoalpha@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mars Player

This application serves as a straightforward local audio player. It enables users to create playlists, upload audio files from their computers, and organize them. The app focuses on essential playback features without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • Create playlists
  • Upload audio files
  • Add files to playlists
  • Loop audio files
  • Simple interface
Features
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Mars Player is a simple and easy-to-use local audio player that allows you to: ● Create playlists ● Upload audio files from your computer to the Mars Player App ● Add uploaded audio files to various playlists ● Loop audio files within playlists Additionally, it doesn’t have any unnecessary, bloated features. Enjoy it now! Terms of Service — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy — https://marstech.click/mars_player/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

WPlayer4 screens
Mars Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

WPlayer and Mars Player both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of WPlayer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mars Player's. WPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Mars Player's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. WPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mars Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for WPlayer against 4.3 for Mars Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of WPlayer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mars Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, Mars Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WPlayer versus Mars Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWPlayerMars Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB19 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer亮 钟Biss

Customer experience

WPlayer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mars Player

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • 专业版月度订阅$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • 升级专业版$7.99
5 purchases

Mars Player

Subscriptions4
  • Ad-Free Experience (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • Ad-Free Experience (3 Months)$1.993 Months
  • Ad-Free Experience (6 Months)$2.996 Months
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  • Ad-Free Experience (1 Year)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ad-Free for Life$9.99

Questions

Is WPlayer free?
WPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mars Player free?
Mars Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WPlayer or Mars Player?
Mars Player is rated higher. WPlayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mars Player averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do WPlayer or Mars Player have ads?
Neither WPlayer nor Mars Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WPlayer or Mars Player?
WPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mars Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, WPlayer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mars Player on November 3, 2026.

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