Comparison

Modizer vs RMP

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

RMP

This app plays and organizes classic tracker music formats like MOD and XM on iOS devices. It offers high-quality playback, fine-tuning audio controls, and tools to explore song elements. Create portable playlists and manage your music library with ease.

Highlights
  • Supports classic tracker music formats (MOD, XM, etc.)
  • High-quality playback with modern audio engine
  • 5-band EQ and stereo enhancement
  • Portable playlist creation (.rmpplaylist)
  • Instrument explorer with waveform visualization
  • Channel muting for arrangement study
  • Library backup and restore
Features
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Play, organize, and explore classic tracker music on your iPhone and iPad. RMP brings the demoscene’s most beloved formats to iOS with portable playlists, Music Disk playlist support, a modern audio engine, precise playback, and powerful tools for listening and learning. Why you’ll love it • Supports the formats you care about: MOD, XM, S3M, IT, STM, MTM, 669, FAR, ULT, PSM/PS16, J2B, UMX, and more. • High‑quality playback with a modern tracker engine and 48 kHz output. • Fine‑tune your sound with a 5‑band EQ and stereo enhancement controls. • Build portable .rmpplaylist playlists, organize Music Disks, and back up or restore your library. • Dive into songs: browse instruments, audition notes, view loop points, and see instrument waveforms. • Stay in control: seek by time or jump between orders/patterns, set repeat, and mute individual channels. Highlights • Wide format support • MOD, XM, S3M, IT, STM, MTM, 669, FAR, FNK, IMF, LIQ, MDL, PTM, RTM, PSM/PS16, J2B, UMX, XMF, and others commonly used in classic trackers and games. • Pro listening tools • Adjustable 5‑band equalizer • Stereo width and crossfeed controls for a spacious yet focused sound • Instrument explorer • Browse instrument metadata (name, finetune, loop points) • Audition notes per instrument with proper looping behavior • Visualize instrument waveforms with loop regions • Playback control • Seek by time, jump between orders, set repeat count • Mute individual channels to study arrangements and effects • Playlists and Music Disks • Create portable .rmpplaylist playlists for sharing and migration • Organize Music Disk collections as playlists • Back up and restore your library and playlists • Built for iOS • Adaptive iPhone Duo layouts for folded and unfolded use in portrait and landscape • Vertical playback controls where supported, leaving more space for visualizations and instruments • Smooth, low‑latency streaming audio • Graceful handling of audio interruptions and device changes • Import modules from Files, iCloud Drive, and other document providers Perfect for • Demoscene fans rediscovering classic tunes • Musicians and learners studying tracker techniques • Collectors organizing Music Disks and portable playlists • Anyone who enjoys chiptunes, Amiga modules, and game music Privacy RMP respects your privacy. If third‑party SDKs require permission prompts, you’ll see a clear explanation before any request is made. Note RMP is a module player and does not include copyrighted music. Please import your own module files.

Screenshots

Modizer4 screens
RMP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RMP at 5.0 against Modizer's 4.4. RMP also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Modizer's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and RMP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RMP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modizer has 91 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modizer ships an update monthly, RMP every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Modizer versus RMP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModizerRMP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (91 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYoyoFRStephane Denis

Customer experience

Modizer

All ratings91 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative8.2%

RMP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RMP

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
1 purchases

RMP

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Modizer free?
Modizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RMP free?
RMP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Modizer or RMP?
RMP is rated higher. Modizer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while RMP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Modizer or RMP have ads?
Neither Modizer nor RMP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modizer or RMP?
Modizer ships an update monthly, and RMP every 6 weeks. Most recently, Modizer was updated on October 29, 2026 and RMP on October 24, 2026.

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