# Eddict Player vs JPLAY

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JPLAY at 59% against Eddict Player's 20%. JPLAY also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Eddict Player'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. Eddict Player sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Eddict Player ships an update every 6 weeks, JPLAY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eddict Player | JPLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **55** |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 107 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanling](https://appshunter.io/developer/957744781) | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) |

## What reviewers say

### Eddict Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eddict-player/id1529232239)

This app is a professional Hi-Fi lossless music player designed for audiophiles. It supports a wide range of audio formats and offers advanced file management features, including folder scanning and song search across internal and external storage.

**Highlights:** Hi-Fi lossless playback, Wide format support (APE, DSD, FLAC, etc.), Folder-based browsing and scanning, Playlist management, Lyrics support, Wi-Fi File transfer, DLNA, AirPlay, NAS support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 基础包1个月VIP套餐 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 优选包1个月VIP套餐 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 尊享包1个月Vip套餐 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 优选包3个月VIP套餐 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 尊享包3个月VIP套餐 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 基础包12个月VIP套餐 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 优选包6个月VIP套餐 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 尊享包6个月VIP套餐 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 优选包12个月VIP套餐 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 尊享包12个月VIP套餐 | $19.99 | 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 Eddict Player free?

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

### Is JPLAY free?

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

### Do Eddict Player or JPLAY have ads?

Neither Eddict Player nor JPLAY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eddict Player or JPLAY?

Eddict Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and JPLAY every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eddict Player was updated on October 9, 2026 and JPLAY on October 21, 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.*