ThinMP vs Basic Music Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThinMP
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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
Basic Music Player
This audio player allows you to enjoy your local music files with features like playlist creation, synchronized lyrics, and seamless playback. It offers an elegant and intuitive interface for easy navigation.
- Play local music files (MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC)
- Create and manage playlists
- Synchronized and embedded lyrics support
- Seamless playback
- Repeat and shuffle modes
- Intuitive interface
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Immerse yourself in your favorite music with Basic Music Player, the simple and powerful audio player that puts your music experience first. * Key Features: * Play your local music files: Enjoy your personal music collection, including MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, and more. * Create and manage playlists: Organize your music the way you like with custom playlists. * CarPlay Support: Browse playlists and control playback safely and conveniently from your car’s CarPlay display. * Comprehensive Lyrics Support: View synchronized lyrics (.LRC) or embedded lyrics (ID3 tags) directly while playing. * Seamless playback: Listen to your music smoothly, without interruptions or skips. * Repeat and shuffle modes: Set repeat and shuffle modes to suit your listening preferences. * Elegant and intuitive interface: Navigate your music with ease using the clean and user-friendly design. * Edit MP3 ID3 tags: Update song metadata such as title, artist, album, and artwork directly in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ThinMP at Free against Basic Music Player's $1.99. ThinMP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Basic Music Player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
ThinMP is free to download; Basic Music Player costs $1.99 up front. Basic Music Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ThinMP asks for nothing beyond the download.
ThinMP ships an update every 12 months, Basic Music Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThinMP | Basic Music Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taichi Katsura | dotori king |
In-app purchases
ThinMP
No in-app purchases
Basic Music Player
- Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
- Pro Version Upgrade$1.99
- Remove Ads$3.99
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