Comparison

Files Player vs Music Player Local

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

Music Player Local

Features
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Import your favorite Music and Play anywhere! Listen ONLINE & OFFLINE, No LIMITS! MAIN FEATURES ● The easiest way to play online & offline music. ● Save music for offline access. ● Play offline–no internet or WiFi needed. ● Almost all the popular format is supported. ● .Mp3,.Flac,.wav, .caf, .wav, .aac etc. ● Add music to your favorite playlist. ● Beautiful design. ● Headphone control. ● Create & manage playlists. ● Powerful music player. ● Playlist shuffle and repeat modes. ● Background music playback. ● Lockscreen control support. “Download it now” Read our full Terms of services and our Privacy policy at: Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/musi-player/home Terms of services: https://sites.google.com/view/musi-player/home

Screenshots

Files Player4 screens
Music Player Local4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Files Player at none against Music Player Local's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Music Player Local sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files Player ships an update weekly, Music Player Local every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Files Player versus Music Player Local: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles PlayerMusic Player Local
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIvo WesselMUSI PLAYER LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Files Player

One-time1
  • Unlimited$6.99
3 purchases

Music Player Local

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Premium$1.997 Days
  • One Month Premium$3.991 Month
  • One Year Premium$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Files Player free?
Files Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Music Player Local free?
Music Player Local is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Files Player or Music Player Local have ads?
Music Player Local shows ads; Files Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Files Player or Music Player Local?
Files Player ships an update weekly, and Music Player Local every 5 days. Most recently, Files Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and Music Player Local on October 4, 2026.

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