Comparison

Lossless Audio Extractor vs MD Player

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

Head to head
About

Lossless Audio Extractor

Extract audio from video files without re-encoding, preserving original quality. This app processes files locally for privacy and supports various video and audio formats. It's designed for Mac, iPad, and iPhone users.

Highlights
  • Lossless audio extraction
  • No re-encoding
  • Parallel processing for speed
  • Privacy-safe local processing
  • Supports MP4, MOV, FLV, and more
  • Extracts AAC, ALAC, MP3, and more codecs
Features
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Lossless Audio Extractor allows you to extract only the audio tracks from video files. Audio is extracted without re-encoding, so the original quality is preserved. Simply open the app and select videos from Files or Photos. You can also extract audio directly from other apps via the Share Sheet. Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with a single purchase — no extras, no subscriptions. Features Lossless Extraction • The existing audio track in a video file is extracted and placed into a new container without re-encoding. Multi-Track Support • If a video contains multiple audio tracks, each track is extracted as an individual file. Parallel Processing • Processes multiple files simultaneously. Privacy-Focused • All processing runs locally on your device — no data is transmitted or stored externally. • No ads or tracking. Supported Video File Formats - MP4 (.mp4, .m4v) - QuickTime (.mov) - FLV (.flv) - F4V (.f4v) - 3GPP (.3gp, .3gpp) - WebM (.webm) - Matroska (.mkv) Supported Audio Codecs - AAC - ALAC - APAC - A-law - AC3 - EAC3 - FLAC - LPCM - MP3 - OPUS - Vorbis - μ-law Note: This app does not perform "conversion" of codec (re-encoding). The resulting file format, which is constrained by the original audio codec, is automatically selected to be compatible with playback on Apple devices. For more information, please visit our website. Website: https://lossless-audio-extractor.shudev.app

About

MD Player

Experience your Apple Music playlists with a nostalgic, retro minidisc player interface. Swipe through virtual discs and drag one to play, enjoying realistic haptic and sound effects for an immersive music listening experience.

Highlights
  • Swipeable minidisc interface
  • Customizable player color
  • Apple Music playlist integration
  • Drag-and-drop disc loading
  • Haptic and audio feedback
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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Bring back the charm of the minidisc era—reimagined for today. MD Player transforms your Apple Music playlists into a beautifully immersive, retro-inspired minidisc experience. Swipe through your personal stack of digital minidiscs and drag one into the on-screen player to instantly start listening. Feel every interaction with precise haptic feedback and hear satisfying sound effects that mimic the physical act of using a classic minidisc player. Designed with a focus on nostalgia and ease of use, MD Player creates a truly unique and engaging way to enjoy your music. Features: - Beautifully designed, swipeable minidisc interface - Easily choose the color of the minidisc player - Seamless integration with your Apple Music playlists - Drag-and-drop interaction to load a disc into the player - Haptic and audio feedback for a realistic feel - Support for iPhone and iPad - Minimal setup, instantly ready to play - No subscription required* Rediscover your playlists in a whole new way—MD Player brings tactile joy to digital music. *A subscription to Apple Music is required, however there are no in-app purchases needed to use the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chrishefferman.squarespace.com/md-player-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Lossless Audio Extractor2 screens
MD Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MD Player at Free against Lossless Audio Extractor's $2.99. MD Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Lossless Audio Extractor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

MD Player is free to download; Lossless Audio Extractor costs $2.99 up front. MD Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Lossless Audio Extractor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lossless Audio Extractor against 4.5 for MD Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Lossless Audio Extractor's written reviews are positive against 100% of MD Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lossless Audio Extractor ships an update every 2 months, MD Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lossless Audio Extractor versus MD Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLossless Audio ExtractorMD Player
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings911 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShu KyogokuChristopher Hefferman

Customer experience

Lossless Audio Extractor

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

MD Player

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lossless Audio Extractor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MD Player

One-time3
  • MZ-R501$2.99
  • MZ-R900$2.99
  • MZ-N707$2.99

Questions

Is Lossless Audio Extractor free?
Lossless Audio Extractor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MD Player free?
MD Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lossless Audio Extractor or MD Player?
Lossless Audio Extractor is rated higher. Lossless Audio Extractor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MD Player averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Lossless Audio Extractor or MD Player have ads?
Neither Lossless Audio Extractor nor MD Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lossless Audio Extractor or MD Player?
Lossless Audio Extractor ships an update every 2 months, and MD Player fortnightly. Most recently, Lossless Audio Extractor was updated on September 24, 2026 and MD Player on October 1, 2026.

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