Files Player vs Music Player Local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 – 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.
Music Player Local
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Files Player | Music Player Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ivo Wessel | MUSI PLAYER LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Files Player
- Unlimited$6.99
Music Player Local
- One Week Premium$1.997 Days
- One Month Premium$3.991 Month
- One Year Premium$17.991 Year
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