Files Player vs Player Solo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Files Player
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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 β and no annoying risk of Wi-Fi dropouts or mobile network playback glitches β just copy the files over and take them with you offline. But with βmemoryβ: 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 βFilesβ tab, expand the βFiles Playerβ 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 βTrashβ button. 6) Refresh the list using the βRefreshβ button or βPull to refreshβ. 7) HandOff active? Then alternatively copy files to the clipboard and transfer them to the device using the βFolderβ 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 βSettingsβ button.
Player Solo
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Experience your music exactly the way it was meant to be heard. Player Solo is the ultimate destination for audiophiles and music collectors who prefer ownership over streaming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Player Solo at none against Files Player's 1. Files Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Files Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Player Solo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Files Player ships an update every 6 days, Player Solo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Files Player | Player Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivo Wessel | Twobi Media LTD |
In-app purchases
Files Player
- Unlimited$6.99
Player Solo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Files Player free?
Is Player Solo free?
Do Files Player or Player Solo have ads?
Which is updated more often, Files Player or Player Solo?
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