# DS Player vs Light Player

The clearest difference is rating: Light Player at 4.6 against DS Player's 3.8. Light Player also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 69%). DS Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DS Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month 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.

Light Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of DS Player's written reviews are positive against 91% of Light Player's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DS Player | Light Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-player/id1634518719/reviews) | **[4.6 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-player-local-and-cloud/id6468552607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建明 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634162922) | [Xi'an Mengqi Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472686132) |

## What reviewers say

### DS Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-player/id1634518719)

This app is a NAS music player designed for a smooth and enjoyable listening experience. It supports a wide range of audio formats, displays lyrics and album art, and offers convenient features like automatic transcoding for non-Wi-Fi environments and CarPlay integration.

**Highlights:** Smooth interface and interaction, Supports mainstream and lossless audio formats, Displays lyrics and album art, Simple music management, Automatic transcoding for Wi-Fi offload, CarPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3. 连续包月 | $0.49 | per month |
| 2. 连续包季 | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| 1. 连续包年 | $1.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent NAS music player
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Good NAS compatibility
- 👍 Powerful lyrics download
- 👍 Customizable cover art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 App crashes after updates
- 🐛 Subscription required for full use
- 🐛 Poor support/bug fixing
- 🐛 Connection problems outside Wi-Fi

**Reported bugs**

- Login failures
- App crashes on update
- Cannot connect to My Cloud Home
- CarPlay login failures
- Cannot log in

**Requested features**

- iPad app support
- Green Union NAS support
- CarPlay login stability
- Chromecast support
- Playlist import/export


### Light Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-player-local-and-cloud/id6468552607)

Manage and enjoy your music collection offline with this intuitive player. Easily import, categorize, and enhance your library with automatic cover art retrieval. Experience high-quality playback anywhere, without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline music playback, Wi-Fi music import, Music library management, Automatic cover art retrieval, User-friendly interface, High-quality music experience

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 年度订阅（12个月） | $2.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium — Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DS Player free?

DS Player 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, DS Player or Light Player?

Light Player is rated higher. DS Player averages 3.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Light Player averages 4.6 from 70 ratings.

### Do DS Player or Light Player have ads?

Neither DS Player nor Light Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DS Player or Light Player?

DS Player ships an update weekly, and Light Player weekly. Most recently, DS Player was updated on September 24, 2026 and Light Player on September 22, 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.*