# JPLAY vs Audiophilio

The clearest difference is rating: Audiophilio at 5.0 against JPLAY's 4.2. Audiophilio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and monetization model (free vs subscription). JPLAY's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Audiophilio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audiophilio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 55 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of JPLAY's written reviews are positive against 100% of Audiophilio's.

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, Audiophilio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JPLAY | Audiophilio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiophilio/id6761350230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) | [Ryan Katsanes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887325049) |

## What reviewers say

### JPLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457)

This app is a high-fidelity music player designed for audiophiles. It seamlessly integrates streaming services like Qobuz and Tidal with local music files, offering a unified interface for all your audio content. Experience superior sound quality and discover new music through its intuitive design and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Plays Qobuz, Tidal, and local music files, Works with most streamers and network DACs, HQPlayer Control API integration, Dramatically better sound quality, Radio feature for music discovery, Extended playlist management, Artist bios and album reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JPLAY Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |
| JPLAY Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Superior sound quality compared to competitors
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 🔌 Seamless UPnP/DLNA integration
- 📱 Works without requiring a server

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($50/year, $199 lifetime)
- ❌ No monthly subscription option available
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity and playback issues
- 📱 iOS-only application
- 🔄 No cross-device synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks fail to render or play from Tidal
- App crashes on startup with older iOS versions
- Playback stuttering and lag issues
- Renderer in transition errors
- Device discovery failures

**Requested features**

- Monthly subscription option
- Cross-device synchronization for playlists and favorites
- EQ and tone adjustment controls
- DSD file playback support
- Multi-room audio capability


### Audiophilio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiophilio/id6761350230)

This professional audio toolkit offers comprehensive measurement, room design, and system planning features for serious listeners. It allows users to analyze audio systems, diagnose issues, and plan room acoustics with advanced tools and AI-powered insights.

**Highlights:** SPL Meter, Real-Time Analyzer, LUFS Meter, Waterfall Plot, Spectrogram, Frequency Response & PEQ, RT60 Measurement, Room Designer

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audiophilio Premium | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JPLAY free?

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

### Is Audiophilio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JPLAY or Audiophilio?

Audiophilio is rated higher. JPLAY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Audiophilio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do JPLAY or Audiophilio have ads?

Neither JPLAY nor Audiophilio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JPLAY or Audiophilio?

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, and Audiophilio every 4 days. Most recently, JPLAY was updated on November 7, 2026 and Audiophilio on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*