Comparison

Files Player vs LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer

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

LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer

Transform your iPhone into a dynamic audio visualizer that reacts to your music. Enjoy a variety of retro-inspired displays, from spectrum bars to analog meters, all driven by your device's microphone. No subscriptions or data tracking, just pure audio-visual enjoyment.

Highlights
  • Microphone-driven sound visualizer
  • Seven live display options
  • Customizable colors and sensitivity
  • Retro stereo and car audio themes
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Keep screen awake option
Features
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Make the music visible, and turn your iPhone into the retro audio display your stereo deserves. LaZ Visual EQ is a full-screen, microphone-driven sound visualizer with a refreshingly simple deal: no subscription, no signup, and no tracking. Open it, set your iPhone near your speakers, and watch the room come alive. BUILT LIKE AUDIO GEAR, NOT A VIDEO EDITOR This is a love letter to glowing meters, falling peaks, bouncing needles, chunky LEDs, weird dashboards, and the stereos we never should have thrown away. Swipe through seven live displays: • Classic green-to-red spectrum bars with falling blue peaks • A cool blue-and-purple spectrum display • Custom VIZ EQ with your own colors • Two distinct analog-style VU meter designs • Bold VOX-style block lights • An interactive 1995 car-stereo faceplate with working buttons, 8 of its own unique visualizers, an animated power-up sequence, presets, and hidden surprises ... an homage to an era of car audio long past THE GOOD KIND OF TWEAKABLE Tune visualizer sensitivity and VU Drama. Add Jiggle when the music needs more movement. Switch on CHONK-O-VIZ™ for oversized spectrum blocks. Use Jeep Mode to tame wind, road rumble, fans, and other noisy environments. View in portrait or landscape; in landscape, tap to embiggen. Optionally keep the screen awake for longer listening sessions. MADE FOR WHERE MUSIC HAPPENS Make LaZ Visual EQ part of the listening ritual. Drop the needle, set your iPhone beside the speakers, and watch the meters bring your turntable setup to life. Use it while streaming to nearby AirPlay or Bluetooth speakers, or take it to concerts, festivals, house parties, DJ booths, record rooms, garages, car meets, backyard hangs, and late-night listening sessions. If the mic can hear the music, LaZ can make it move. YOUR MIC. YOUR MUSIC. YOUR PHONE. LaZ Visual EQ does not collect your data. Microphone audio is processed on your iPhone only to animate the displays. It is never recorded, saved, uploaded, or used for tracking. The mic stops when the app closes or moves to the background. HOW IT HEARS THE MUSIC LaZ Visual EQ listens to the room through your iPhone microphone. It does not tap protected audio directly from Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or other apps. That does not mean those players are off-limits. Send the music to nearby AirPlay or Bluetooth speakers, a stereo, TV, receiver, or any other speaker the iPhone mic can hear, and LaZ can absolutely visualize it. Set your iPhone near the sound and let the room do the rest. CarPlay and playback through the iPhone’s own speaker are not supported. One download. No recurring bill. Just the mic and the music.

Screenshots

Files Player4 screens
LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Files Player at Free against LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer's $4.99. Files Player also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On update cadence 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

Files Player is free to download; LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer costs $4.99 up front. Files Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files Player ships an update every 6 days, LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Files Player versus LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles PlayerLaZ Visual Audio Equalizer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvo WesselMerit Advertising Corporation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Files Player

One-time1
  • Unlimited$6.99
None

LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files Player free?
Files Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer free?
LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Files Player or LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer have ads?
Neither Files Player nor LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files Player or LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer?
Files Player ships an update every 6 days, and LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer every 10 days. Most recently, Files Player was updated on September 30, 2026 and LaZ Visual Audio Equalizer on October 13, 2026.

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