Comparison

Files Player vs Simple Show Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Files Player

Features
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For years, I have been collecting countless audio and video files on my hard drives that I want to listen to and watch in between or on the go. No streaming, no subscription, no cloud, no cover art – and no annoying risk of Wi-Fi dropouts or mobile network playback glitches – just copy the files over and take them with you offline. But with “memory”: the app remembers which files I have already played (incl. position). And it works in standby mode and can be conveniently operated from Lock Screen, Apple Watch and AirPods. THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES 1) Easy 2) Simple 3) Uncomplicated THE APP WILL BE USEFUL FOR 1) Tidying up 2) Sorting 3) Discovering A PLAYER LIKE A BIG MEMORY STICK For the price of a veeeery small memory stick. The app shares its Documents folder. So you can upload and delete files and folders directly via the Finder. TRANSFER AUDIO/VIDEO FILES 1) Connect your iPhone/iPad to your Mac. 2) Select it on the desktop or in the Finder sidebar. 3) In the “Files” tab, expand the “Files Player” app with >. 4) Drag & drop audio/video files into the app. 5) Delete files / folders with context menu. Can also be done in the app with the “Trash” button. 6) Refresh the list using the “Refresh” button or “Pull to refresh”. 7) HandOff active? Then alternatively copy files to the clipboard and transfer them to the device using the “Folder” button. 8) On a PC use iTunes. 9) Formats: mp3, m4a, aiff (audio), mp4, m4v, mov (video). The free app is limited to 5 files. If you support me in the development of the app by purchasing it, you can not only manage as many files as you like, but also choose your favorite color for icon & interface via button “Settings” button.

About

Simple Show Tracker

Easily track your favorite TV shows and never miss an episode. Get episode synopses, screen captures, and a clear overview of what's coming up and what you've already watched.

Highlights
  • Browse all episodes
  • Upcoming episode overview
  • Unwatched episode tracking
  • Episode synopses
  • Episode screen captures
  • Mark watched episodes
Features
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Track your favourite TV Shows in all their glory: - Browse all the episodes for your favourite shows - Get a quick overview of all the upcoming episodes and those you haven't watched yet for all of your shows - Get the synopsis and a screen capture for each episode - Mark the episodes you've already seen to remember exactly what you have to watch next

Screenshots

Files Player4 screens
Simple Show Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Show Tracker at none against Files Player's 1. Files Player's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Files Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Show Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files Player ships an update every 6 days, Simple Show Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Files Player versus Simple Show Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles PlayerSimple Show Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvo WesselEfosa Omorogbe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Files Player

One-time1
  • Unlimited$6.99
None

Simple Show Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files Player free?
Files Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Show Tracker free?
Simple Show Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Files Player or Simple Show Tracker have ads?
Neither Files Player nor Simple Show Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files Player or Simple Show Tracker?
Files Player ships an update every 6 days, and Simple Show Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, Files Player was updated on September 30, 2026 and Simple Show Tracker on September 21, 2026.

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