# JPLAY vs Hook Player

The clearest difference is rating: Hook Player at 5.0 against JPLAY's 4.2. Hook Player also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). JPLAY's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Hook Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hook Player 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 1, 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 Hook Player's.

## The numbers

| Metric | JPLAY | Hook Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-player/id6813447712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 51 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) | [TAKASHI NOSE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869272305) |

## 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


### Hook Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-player/id6813447712)

This music player allows you to quickly preview songs from your Apple Music library by focusing on their most engaging parts. Easily swipe through tracks to find new music or full songs to enjoy.

**Highlights:** Preview songs by highlights, Swipe to skip or go back, Full song playback, Search Apple Music, Discover new music, Manage playback queue, View artist pages

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JPLAY free?

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

### Is Hook Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JPLAY or Hook Player?

Hook Player is rated higher. JPLAY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Hook Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do JPLAY or Hook Player have ads?

Neither JPLAY nor Hook Player shows ads.

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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.*