# yaMPC vs JPLAY

The clearest difference is rating: JPLAY at 4.2 against yaMPC's 3.5. JPLAY also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). yaMPC's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. yaMPC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

JPLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 55 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of yaMPC's written reviews are positive against 59% of JPLAY's.

yaMPC ships an update every 3 months, JPLAY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | yaMPC | JPLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yampc/id1440363999/reviews) | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yasuyuki Suzuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440363998) | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) |

## What reviewers say

### yaMPC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yampc/id1440363999)

Control your Music Player Daemon (MPD) remotely with this app. Easily manage your music library, control playback, and edit your queue. Unlock advanced browsing and search features with an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Multiple MPD server registration, Automatic MPD server detection, Queue management and editing, Playback controls (play, pause, skip, volume), Album and song browsing, Advanced search and filtering

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| yaMPC Full Function | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 yaMPC free?

yaMPC 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, yaMPC or JPLAY?

JPLAY is rated higher. yaMPC averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while JPLAY averages 4.2 from 55 ratings.

### Do yaMPC or JPLAY have ads?

Neither yaMPC nor JPLAY shows ads.

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

yaMPC ships an update every 3 months, and JPLAY every 3 weeks. Most recently, yaMPC was updated on October 15, 2026 and JPLAY on October 25, 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.*