# My MP3 Player vs Surface Builder

The clearest difference is price: My MP3 Player at $2.99 against Surface Builder's $14.99. My MP3 Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Surface Builder's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 4). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

My MP3 Player costs $2.99 and Surface Builder $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

My MP3 Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of My MP3 Player's written reviews are positive against 80% of Surface Builder's.

My MP3 Player ships an update every 3 days, Surface Builder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My MP3 Player | Surface Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-mp3-player/id1667716324/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surface-builder/id6449735778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khatuli Todua](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667716326) | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) |

## What reviewers say

### My MP3 Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-mp3-player/id1667716324)

Transfer MP3 podcast files from your computer to your iPhone using a local web server. Connect both devices to the same WiFi, turn on the server on your iPhone, and drag your music files via a web browser. Once transferred, turn off the server to access your music.

**Highlights:** Local web server transfer, MP3 and podcast support, WiFi connectivity required, Drag-and-drop file transfer, Access music on iPhone

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Surface Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surface-builder/id6449735778)

Create custom MIDI control surfaces for audio applications. Design interfaces with buttons, knobs, and faders to send and receive MIDI data, control audio clips, and customize appearance. Supports AUv3 plugins and standalone use.

**Highlights:** Customizable MIDI control surfaces, AUv3 plugin and standalone modes, Send/receive MIDI data (notes, controllers, pitch bend), Audio clip playback control, Multi-scene interface design, Drag and drop interface customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My MP3 Player free?

My MP3 Player costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Surface Builder free?

Surface Builder costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My MP3 Player or Surface Builder?

My MP3 Player is rated higher. My MP3 Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Surface Builder averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do My MP3 Player or Surface Builder have ads?

Neither My MP3 Player nor Surface Builder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My MP3 Player or Surface Builder?

My MP3 Player ships an update every 3 days, and Surface Builder every 3 weeks. Most recently, My MP3 Player was updated on October 4, 2026 and Surface Builder on October 12, 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.*