Comparison

Eddict Player vs CrowdLore

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

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About

Eddict Player

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
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Eddict player is a professional hifi lossless music player suitable for enthusiasts. It supports full format, song classification management, sorting and playback of internal and external storage of the device. It is a professional hifi player integrating hifi full format playback and file management. We need to apply for manage in the following points_ EXTERNAL_ Storage permissions, and these functions are also the characteristics and core functions of our app, 1. App supports the specified arbitrary folder scanning function (including TF card stored externally), which meets the file and folder scenarios outside the dedicated storage space of the access application in the core use of the application in the file management of the application requesting to obtain "all file access rights"; 2. Support the folder browsing, scanning and song file search functions of all files, including external storage, such as TF card. The core purpose of the application that meets the search (on the device) of the application requesting to obtain "all file access rights" is to search the content scene in the files and folders in the external storage space of the device; 1. Support scanning of any specified folder; 2. Support all files, including folder browsing, scanning and song file search functions of external storage such as TF Card; Eddict App is an ad-free Hi-Fi music player developed for audiophiles. Supporting wide range of audio formats, including Hi-Res audio. Eddict App can be used as a wireless controller for range of devices from Shanling, YBA, ONIX and Myryad. Compatible devices: Shanling: M6、M6 Pro、M6 Ultra、M9、M8、M7、M3x、M3 Ultra、M5s、M2X、M0、Q1、CDS100(21)、EC3、H7、M0 Pro、XP10、ET3、H5、EH3、H2、SCD1.3; YBA: R100、S2 ONIX:OC93 Features: 1. Support for wide range of formats and Hi-Res audio: APE, DSD (DSF, DFF, DST), ISO, WAV, FLAC, AiFF, M4A, AAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, up to 384 kHz / 24 Bit. 2. Library browsing based on Album, Artist, Genre & Hi-Res. 3. Folder based browsing. 4. Support of Playlists, including import and export of user created playlists. 5. Lyrics support. 6. Wi-Fi File transfer, SyncLink, HWA LHDC Bluetooth codec. 7. DLNA、AirPlay、NAS support. 8. View, control and play songs in mobile phone or device by UPnP. 9. Brand new UI design. Please reach out to us with any questions or suggestions: Email: info@shanling.com Website: http://en.shanling.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShanlingAudio/ Reminder: Due to the USB protocol problem of the iOS system, the APP does not support the control function of the UA series.

About

CrowdLore

Log and remember every concert you've attended, from setlists to crowd moments. Build a profile of your live music experiences and discover upcoming shows. Connect with fellow fans and track your favorite artists.

Highlights
  • Log attended shows
  • Rate setlists and memories
  • Build a live music profile
  • Follow favorite artists
  • Discover upcoming concerts
  • Connect with other fans
Features
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You've been to hundreds of shows. You remember the ones that hit different, the setlists, the crowds, the moments you didn't want to end. But the details fade. Crowdlore is where that changes. Log every show you've been to, rate the setlist, write what you remember. Build a profile that actually shows where you've been and what you've seen. Follow the artists you're obsessed with. Find out what's coming up near you. See what your friends have logged. Connect with other fans who were in that crowd with you. For the people who were there.

Screenshots

Eddict Player2 screens
CrowdLore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrowdLore at 90% against Eddict Player's 20%. CrowdLore also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Eddict Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Eddict Player sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CrowdLore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrowdLore holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Eddict Player's written reviews are positive against 90% of CrowdLore's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eddict Player ships an update every 6 weeks, CrowdLore every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eddict Player versus CrowdLore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEddict PlayerCrowdLore
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (4 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.5% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings411 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB28 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperShanlingNoah Bien

Customer experience

Eddict Player

Written reviews82 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral8.5%
Negative72.0%

CrowdLore

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Eddict Player

One-time10
  • 基础包1个月VIP套餐$0.99
  • 优选包1个月VIP套餐$1.99
  • 尊享包1个月Vip套餐$2.99
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  • 优选包3个月VIP套餐$3.99
  • 尊享包3个月VIP套餐$5.99
  • 基础包12个月VIP套餐$8.99
  • 优选包6个月VIP套餐$8.99
  • 尊享包6个月VIP套餐$12.99
  • 优选包12个月VIP套餐$14.99
  • 尊享包12个月VIP套餐$19.99
None

CrowdLore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eddict Player free?
Eddict Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrowdLore free?
CrowdLore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eddict Player or CrowdLore?
CrowdLore is rated higher. Eddict Player averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CrowdLore averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Eddict Player or CrowdLore have ads?
Neither Eddict Player nor CrowdLore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eddict Player or CrowdLore?
Eddict Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and CrowdLore every 2 months. Most recently, Eddict Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and CrowdLore on October 22, 2026.

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