Comparison

Music Plus vs Light Player

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

Head to head
About

Music Plus

Enhance your music listening experience with a third-party player offering landscape mode, easy song addition, and customizable artwork display. Enjoy intuitive controls and quick library management for seamless music enjoyment.

Highlights
  • Landscape playback mode
  • Quick song addition to library
  • Lock screen widget for song addition
  • High-quality artwork saving
  • Customizable text sharing for music
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Music Plus is a third-party music player app that was born from two simple ideas: the lack of support for landscape mode in the music app on iOS and the complicated process of adding songs to the library. It's constantly adding new features and aims to be the best companion for enjoying music. With Music Plus, you can enjoy a landscape mode that keeps the screen from turning off and displays the song's beautiful artwork and information. The large playback controls make it easy to switch songs, and gestures can even enable fuzzy operation. Music Plus offers multiple options for quickly adding songs to the library, including within the app and through widgets. This feature is especially useful for radio enthusiasts who don't want to miss out on a good song. iOS 16 users can also add a lock screen widget for one-click song additions. In addition to its landscape mode and quick add features, Music Plus also supports high-quality artwork saving and sharing music using fancy text. More new extended features are coming soon. We're always looking for ways to improve, so if you have any thoughts or ideas, please don't hesitate to reach out. Email: feedback@ideasfrom.com Twitter: @IdeasFormApp

About

Light Player

This app allows you to manage and enjoy your music library offline. Import music via Wi-Fi, categorize your collection, and stream or download from cloud storage. It can also automatically fetch missing cover art for a visually appealing library.

Highlights
  • Offline music playback
  • Wi-Fi music import
  • Cloud storage integration (Ali Cloud, Baidu Cloud, 115 Cloud)
  • WebDAV support for NAS/servers
  • Automatic cover art fetching
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Light Player is a simple and practical offline music player that provides music enthusiasts with a convenient way to manage and enjoy their music. You can easily import your favorite music via Wi-Fi and then effortlessly categorize and manage your music library. This makes it easier for you to find and enjoy your favorite songs. You can also stream or download your favorite music online via cloud storage, which supports major cloud storage services such as Ali Cloud, Baidu Cloud, and 115 Cloud. It also supports WebDAV connections, allowing you to easily connect to your NAS or self-built server and access your music collection anytime, anywhere. For songs without cover art, Light Player can automatically retrieve the cover art, making your music library interface aesthetically pleasing and not monotonous! This music player emphasizes user-friendly design with a clear and intuitive interface and easy operation. Whether at home or on the go, Light Player can provide you with a high-quality music experience. Without the need for an internet connection, you can enjoy your music collection anytime, anywhere. Let Light Player be your music companion and let music always accompany your life. *Some features require the latest operating system update. We offer both one-time purchase and subscription options. Prices may vary by region. The subscription service will be charged to your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The current subscription cannot be canceled once activated. After purchase, you can manage your subscription in your App Store account settings. Contact Us Feedback Email: 597238072@qq.com Privacy Policy: https://light-player.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://light-player.com/protocol/ Auto-Renewal Agreement: https://light-player.com/pay-protocol/

Screenshots

Music Plus4 screens
Light Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Player at 90% against Music Plus's 14%. Light Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Music Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Light Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Light Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Player has 70 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Music Plus's written reviews are positive against 90% of Light Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Music Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Light Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Music Plus versus Light Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusic PlusLight Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.6 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews89.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings470 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Gongshu District Xiangde Software Development StudioXi'an Mengqi Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Music Plus

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

Light Player

All ratings70 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative1.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Music Plus

One-time2
  • Music Plus Pro$0.99
  • Music Plus Pro EA$0.99
3 purchases

Light Player

Subscriptions1
  • 年度订阅(12个月)$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium — Special Offer$5.99
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Music Plus free?
Music Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Player free?
Light Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Music Plus or Light Player?
Light Player is rated higher. Music Plus averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Light Player averages 4.6 from 70 ratings.
Do Music Plus or Light Player have ads?
Neither Music Plus nor Light Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Music Plus or Light Player?
Music Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Light Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, Music Plus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Light Player on November 4, 2026.

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