# hi vs mconnect Player Lite

The clearest difference is rating: hi at 4.8 against mconnect Player Lite's 3.5. hi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). mconnect Player Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hi sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 6 months. mconnect Player Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

hi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of hi's written reviews are positive against 62% of mconnect Player Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

hi ships an update every 6 months, mconnect Player Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | hi | mconnect Player Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-fi-plus-global-network/id406476043/reviews)** | [3.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mconnect-player-lite/id507379024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Absolute Multimedia UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544264482) | [Convers Digital Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/503760463) |

## What reviewers say

### hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-fi-plus-global-network/id406476043)

Explore the world of high-end audio with Europe's leading English-language magazine. Discover the finest audio components, from classic amplifiers to state-of-the-art music servers, and find the latest music to enrich your listening experience.

**Highlights:** High-end audio reviews, Latest digital audio technology, Turntable and amplifier features, Music server insights, Music discovery, Expert audiophile writers

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hi-Fi Plus | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Hi-Fi Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Hi-Fi+ Issue 78 (id:353221) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hi-Fi+ Issue 81 (id:353215) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hi-Fi+ Issue 131 (id:410644) | $2.99 | one-time |
| issue134 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hi-Fi+ & TAS Ul... (id:446013) | $3.99 | one-time |
| hi-fi+ Issue 245 (pp:1114081) | $3.99 | one-time |
| hi-fi+ Issue 235 (pp:1009611) | $3.99 | one-time |
| hi-fi+ Issue 234 (pp:1009617) | $3.99 | one-time |
| hi-fi+ Issue 233 (pp:1009623) | $3.99 | one-time |
| HiFiPlus 6 back issue bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 8 issue subscription | $17.99 | one-time |
| 16 issue subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


### mconnect Player Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mconnect-player-lite/id507379024)

Stream your videos, photos, and music to various devices like smart TVs and speakers. Enjoy gapless playback and support for high-quality audio formats. This version offers core media streaming functionalities.

**Highlights:** Stream video, photo, and music, Support for UPnP and Google Cast, Gapless playback, DSD and FLAC audio playback, Stream from cloud services, Send media to AirPlay devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Supports DLNA and UPnP streaming
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quickly finds media servers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Playback issues after app updates
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain devices/renderers
- 🐛 Tidal playback not working for some users
- 🐛 DSD file playback not supported

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks not playing in correct order
- Unable to connect to some NAS devices
- Album art not displaying properly
- Streaming issues after long periods of use

**Requested features**

- Add gapless playback
- Implement playlist/queue management features
- Add support for landscape mode on iPad
- Integrate Spotify support
- Improve Chromecast video casting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hi free?

hi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is mconnect Player Lite free?

mconnect Player Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, hi or mconnect Player Lite?

hi is rated higher. hi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while mconnect Player Lite averages 3.5 from 42 ratings.

### Do hi or mconnect Player Lite have ads?

mconnect Player Lite shows ads; hi does not.

### Which is updated more often, hi or mconnect Player Lite?

hi ships an update every 6 months, and mconnect Player Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, hi was updated on October 15, 2026 and mconnect Player Lite 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.*