Comparison

ThinMP vs BeMu

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

Head to head
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

BeMu

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Your music should stay yours. BeMu is a one-time purchase with no in-app ads and no subscriptions. Play local audio files offline, organize your library, and control playback from your iPhone, iPad, Home Screen, Apple Watch, or CarPlay. EVERY FEATURE IS INCLUDED There are no feature tiers or recurring payments. Buy the app once and use the complete player. KEY FEATURES - Live radio: Find stations by name, country, or genre with Radio Browser, add them to your library, and listen live. Internet connection required. Broadcasts may include ads. - Podcasts: Add shows from recommendations or an RSS feed URL, stream episodes, and resume where you left off. Internet connection required. - Offline local playback: Enjoy MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and other supported audio formats. - Library and playlists: Browse all songs, artists, albums, genres, favorites, and your own playlists. - Home Screen widgets: See what is playing, control playback, or quickly start your library and playlists. - Apple Watch controls: View and control playback on your iPhone from your wrist, including volume, favorites, repeat modes, and playlists. - CarPlay support: Browse playlists and control playback safely from your car display. - Synced lyrics: View LRC lyrics or lyrics embedded in ID3 tags while listening. - A–B repeat: Select a section on the waveform and repeat it for practice or close listening. - Flexible playback: Adjust speed and pitch independently, use repeat and shuffle, or set a sleep timer. - Equalizer: Choose a preset or create a custom sound profile. - Metadata editing: Update MP3 title, artist, album, track number, genre, and artwork in the app. - Playlist tools: Add covers, manage the queue, mark favorites, and copy songs between playlists. Built for people who want a focused local music player without accounts, in-app ads, or subscriptions. DISCOVER POPULAR CONTENT View country popularity lists from Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Radio Browser. Music chart entries play only when a matching playable song exists in your local library; no music files are supplied. Browse curated podcast/radio catalogs, search external directories, or add a public RSS/stream URL. Suggest missing programs for administrator review. BeMu does not upload your listening history for rankings. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Choose radio and podcast synchronization separately in Settings. Both are off by default on each device. Sync saved stations, podcast subscriptions and playback progress through your iCloud account on participating devices. Music files and playlists are not synchronized.

Screenshots

ThinMP4 screens
BeMu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThinMP at Free against BeMu's $2.99. BeMu's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ThinMP is free to download; BeMu costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThinMP ships an update every 12 months, BeMu every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ThinMP versus BeMu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinMPBeMu
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaichi Katsuradotori king

In-app purchases

None

ThinMP

No in-app purchases

None

BeMu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThinMP free?
ThinMP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeMu free?
BeMu costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThinMP or BeMu have ads?
Neither ThinMP nor BeMu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThinMP or BeMu?
ThinMP ships an update every 12 months, and BeMu every 9 days. Most recently, ThinMP was updated on October 25, 2026 and BeMu on November 7, 2026.

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