# Fanward vs Watch Audio Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fanward at 50% against Watch Audio Player's 0%. Fanward also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Watch Audio Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

Fanward is free to download; Watch Audio Player costs $0.99 up front. Fanward sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Watch Audio Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fanward holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fanward has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Fanward's written reviews are positive against 0% of Watch Audio Player's.

Fanward ships an update every 4 months, Watch Audio Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fanward | Watch Audio Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanward/id1490471280/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-audio-player/id6762309864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 76 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olivia J Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490471279) | [Ashkan Zanjani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501855480) |

## What reviewers say

### Fanward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanward/id1490471280)

Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content and personal stories directly from your favorite artists. Get an inside look at their lives, creative processes, and unique viewpoints, delivered in a high-quality vlog format.

**Highlights:** Exclusive artist stories, Behind-the-scenes content, Vlog-style videos, Personal artist viewpoints, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fanward Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Fanward 6 Month Plan | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Fanward Rental | $1.99 | one-time |


### Watch Audio Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-audio-player/id6762309864)

Listen to music, podcasts, and voice recordings directly on your Apple Watch without needing your iPhone. This app offers a smooth, offline playback experience optimized for the watch interface, allowing quick and easy access to your audio content.

**Highlights:** Offline playback, Plays music, podcasts, and all audio formats, Optimized for Apple Watch interface, Smooth and responsive controls, Quick and easy access, Lightweight and fast performance

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fanward free?

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

### Is Watch Audio Player free?

Watch Audio Player costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fanward or Watch Audio Player?

Fanward is rated higher. Fanward averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Watch Audio Player averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fanward or Watch Audio Player have ads?

Neither Fanward nor Watch Audio Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fanward or Watch Audio Player?

Fanward ships an update every 4 months, and Watch Audio Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fanward was updated on November 3, 2026 and Watch Audio Player on November 9, 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.*