Comparison

ThinMP vs Burst Playlist

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

Head to head

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About

ThinMP

Features

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ThinMP is a simple music player. Features - device music play - background play - favorite artists - favorite songs - playlists - shortcuts https://github.com/tcode-dev/ThinMP_iOS

About

Burst Playlist

Features

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Burst Playlist makes listening to your favorite "on-repeat" songs fast and easy. Browse recently played and recently added songs and create a playlist in seconds. The app is compatible with all the music added to your library on your phone's Music app. For example, all the songs added to your library from your Apple Music subscription will be available.

Screenshots

ThinMP4 screens

Burst Playlist3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThinMP at none against Burst Playlist's 2. ThinMP also leads on update cadence (every 12 months vs every 25 months). Burst Playlist's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Burst Playlist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. ThinMP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThinMP ships an update every 12 months, Burst Playlist every 25 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

ThinMP versus Burst Playlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ThinMP	Burst Playlist
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 12 months — better	Every 25 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	18.0	16.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	7 MB	11 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Taichi Katsura	Pixel-Perfect Widgets

In-app purchases

None

ThinMP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Burst Playlist

Subscriptions1

Unlimited1 Month trial$3.991 Year

One-time1

Unlimited Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is ThinMP free?

ThinMP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Burst Playlist free?

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

Do ThinMP or Burst Playlist have ads?

Neither ThinMP nor Burst Playlist shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ThinMP or Burst Playlist?

ThinMP ships an update every 12 months, and Burst Playlist every 25 months. Most recently, ThinMP was updated on October 24, 2026 and Burst Playlist on October 24, 2026.