Comparison

Modizer vs Bini Music

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

Head to head
About

Modizer

Listen to music from classic computers and consoles, supporting over 1100 formats. Access extensive music databases, manage your collection with playlists and archives, and enjoy high-quality MIDI playback with lyrics. Features include background playback, visualizations, and a built-in web browser.

Highlights
  • Supports over 1100 music formats
  • High-quality MIDI playback with lyrics
  • Access to music databases (Modland, HVSC, ASMA)
  • Built-in web browser with FTP/HTTP downloads
  • Playlist and archive support
  • Multiple visualizations
  • Background playback
Features
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Modizer is a multiformat modules & chiptunes player which allows you to listen to computers and consoles music (ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, PC, GB, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, SMS, Genesis/Megadrive, PcEngine, PSX, Saturn, Dreamcast, Arcade, ...). Modizer provides also high quality MIDI playback. Minimum requirement is a device running iOS 15.6 or more. Optimized for retina display. Based on multiple high quality playback engines and using either the FTP server, the builtin WEB browser or the integrated Modland, HVSC & ASMA databases you can discover or listen again to the best music from the videogames (8/16/32bits era) and demoscene history. Discover some real gems from famous people like Chris Huelsbeck, Jochen Hippel, Purple Motion, Lizardking, Audiomonster or Rob Hubbard, ... Main features: -Large compatibility (more than 1100 formats) thanks to multiple playback engines : Amiga and PC modules, Atari ST/Amstrad CPC, C64, Nintendo/Sega/Nec/Sony and even more ... -Midi + Lyrics support (info screen). -Direct internet access to Modland, HVSC, ASMA, VGMRips, P2612, Snesmusic, SMS Power collections & more. -Built-in Web browser allowing FTP/HTTP downloads, bookmarks and support of ZIP,GZ,LZH & RAR archives. -Built-in FTP server over WIFI connection : upload your music files with a simple FTP client. -Airplay -Playlists support. -Archives support : zip, gz, lha/lzh, 7z, rar, rsn. -Cover support (png/jpg/gif). Covers can be downloaded within Modizer using the webbrowser & "copy" image. -Search function (in local files/playlists/Modland/HVSC). -Rating & play counter of files. -Multiple visualisations : Milkdrop presets, patterns, 2D&3D spectrums, oscilloscopes, ... -Background playback & remote controller. -Highly configurable behaviour. Disclaimer: Internet accesses to the Modland, HVSC & ASMA libraries are provided as an as-is service, guarantee for availability and/or functionality is not given. Use this application at your own risk.

About

Bini Music

Features
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Bini Music brings Eritrean music together in one convenient place. Discover and enjoy a selection of Eritrean songs and music directly on your iPhone or iPad. Bini Music is designed to provide simple and easy access to music, whether you are discovering new songs or returning to your favorites. Visit Bini Music and enjoy Eritrean music wherever you are.

Screenshots

Modizer4 screens
Bini Music4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bini Music at none against Modizer's 3. Modizer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Modizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bini Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modizer ships an update monthly, Bini Music every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Modizer versus Bini Music: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModizerBini Music
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB0 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperYoyoFRtekle aregai

Bugs and requests

Modizer

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes when viewing playlists
  • Playlist not refreshing after deleting songs
  • SPC music looping issues
  • FLAC playback broken in recent update
  • SID track playback issues after update
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  • Favorites playlist not working as expected

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fade length setting
  • WSR (Wonderswan) format support
  • FLAC support
  • More frequent updates
  • UI customization options
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  • Ability to backup/restore playlists
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Infinite loop option for NSF files
  • Reduced volume for oscilloscope view

Bini Music

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Modizer

One-time3
  • Modizer small tip$1.99
  • Modizer medium tip$4.99
  • Modizer large tip$9.99
None

Bini Music

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modizer free?
Modizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bini Music free?
Bini Music is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Modizer or Bini Music have ads?
Neither Modizer nor Bini Music shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modizer or Bini Music?
Modizer ships an update monthly, and Bini Music every 9 months. Most recently, Modizer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bini Music on October 11, 2026.

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