Comparison

SoundBar vs BeMu

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

Head to head
About

SoundBar

Listen to your favorite audio files offline without an internet connection. This player offers a simple, fast, and convenient way to manage your media library with support for multiple formats and customizable features like playlists and a sleep timer.

Highlights
  • Offline playback
  • Support for multiple audio formats
  • Customizable playlists
  • Sleep timer
  • Background audio playback
  • Lock screen controls
  • Edit file metadata
Features
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SoundBar - Your media is always with you! Listen to music without internet! Offline Player is a simple, fast and convenient way to manage your favorite audio. Whether you're traveling on the subway, taking a plane, or just want to save mobile traffic, this player will be your trusted companion. Why choose SoundBar? - No Internet : All your files are available anytime and anywhere. - Support multiple formats : MP3, AIF, FLAC M4A, M4B and other popular formats. - Intuitive interface : Easily find the tracks you want thanks to the clever organization of content. - Customization : Create playlists and choose a dark theme for comfort. - Sleep Timer : Fall asleep to your favorite music or movie. Who is this player designed for? If you: - Want to listen to music or watch videos without an internet connection. - Looking for a convenient way to organize your media library. - Appreciate simplicity and speed. - Tired of ads in other players. SoundBar is exactly what you need! Features of the application: - Play audio in the background - Control the player on the lock screen - Edit file metadata - Pin code setting - Dark theme - Sleep Timer Features of the application: - Play audio in the background - Control the player on the lock screen - Edit file metadata - Pin code setting - Dark theme - Sleep Timer - AirPlay - Playback speed control - Drag & Drop support - Add bookmarks - Switch between chapters in an audiobook - View lyrics - Jellyfin Help The more you tell us, the better SoundBar gets! For the development of the application, you can support us in the Premium section, the purchase is paid with your AppleID. We are constantly working to make SoundBar better!

About

BeMu

This app offers a comprehensive local music player with no ads or subscriptions. Organize your audio files, stream live radio and podcasts, and enjoy advanced playback controls across multiple Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Offline local audio playback
  • Live radio streaming
  • Podcast management
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch and CarPlay support
  • Metadata editing
  • A-B repeat and speed adjustment
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

SoundBar4 screens
BeMu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SoundBar at Free against BeMu's $2.99. SoundBar also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (88% vs 71%). BeMu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On ratings volume, 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

SoundBar is free to download; BeMu costs $2.99 up front. SoundBar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BeMu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundBar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of SoundBar's written reviews are positive against 71% of BeMu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundBar ships an update every 3 weeks, BeMu every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SoundBar versus BeMu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundBarBeMu
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (23 ratings) — better4.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander Sibirtsevdotori king

Customer experience

SoundBar

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative3.8%

BeMu

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SoundBar

One-time3
  • Small glass of coffee$2.99
  • Medium glass of coffee$3.99
  • Large glass of coffee$4.99
None

BeMu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundBar free?
SoundBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeMu free?
BeMu costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoundBar or BeMu?
SoundBar is rated higher. SoundBar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while BeMu averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do SoundBar or BeMu have ads?
Neither SoundBar nor BeMu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundBar or BeMu?
SoundBar ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeMu every 9 days. Most recently, SoundBar was updated on November 3, 2026 and BeMu on November 8, 2026.

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