# WPlayer vs Mars Player

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WPlayer | Mars Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wplayer-audiobook-player/id1437141356/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-player/id1604039065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亮 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437141355) | [Biss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449112206) |

## What reviewers say

### WPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wplayer-audiobook-player/id1437141356)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 专业版月度订阅 | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| 升级专业版 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Mars Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-player/id1604039065)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Experience (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Experience (3 Months) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Ad-Free Experience (6 Months) | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Ad-Free Experience (1 Year) | $3.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free for Life | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*