Comparison

Lossless Audio Extractor vs Sparsi

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

Sparsi

A straightforward music player for your existing audio files. Import songs directly from your device's storage, organize your library, and create custom playlists. Enjoy offline playback with full control over your music.

Highlights
  • Import from Files app, iCloud Drive
  • Edit metadata and add artwork
  • Create and customize playlists
  • Browse and search library
  • Background playback and lock screen controls
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
Features
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Sparsi is a straightforward music player for the audio files you already own. Import songs directly from the Files app — no syncing, no cloud account, no subscription. Everything plays from your device, offline, exactly as you'd expect from a local player. IMPORT YOUR WAY Bring in audio files from Files, iCloud Drive, or any Files-connected storage provider. Sparsi reads the embedded tags automatically so your library is organized from the moment it lands. EDIT METADATA Fix a wrong title, artist, or album — or add artwork from your photo library — right inside the app. Sparsi keeps the original file tags untouched on disk, so edits are always non-destructive and can be reset back to the source at any time. BUILD PLAYLISTS Group songs into playlists, reorder them, and pick custom cover art. Your playlists live alongside your library, always a tab away. BROWSE AND SEARCH Sort your library by title, artist, album, or date added. Search finds a track in seconds, even in a large collection. PLAYBACK THAT STAYS OUT OF YOUR WAY Lock-screen and Control Center controls, background audio, a persistent mini-player, shuffle, repeat (off/all/one), and position memory so playback picks up exactly where you left off — even after the app was closed. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Sparsi doesn't require an account and doesn't stream anything to a server. Your library stays in your device's storage. Photo library access is used only if you choose artwork for a playlist — nothing is uploaded anywhere. Sparsi is built for anyone who already has an audio collection and just wants a fast, uncluttered way to listen to it.

Screenshots

Lossless Audio Extractor2 screens
Sparsi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sparsi at Free against Lossless Audio Extractor's $2.99. Sparsi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On ratings volume, ads, 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

Sparsi is free to download; Lossless Audio Extractor costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sparsi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Lossless Audio Extractor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sparsi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lossless Audio Extractor ships an update every 2 months, Sparsi monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lossless Audio Extractor versus Sparsi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLossless Audio ExtractorSparsi
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShu KyogokuCeyaz LANAR

Customer experience

Lossless Audio Extractor

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Sparsi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lossless Audio Extractor

No in-app purchases

None

Sparsi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lossless Audio Extractor free?
Lossless Audio Extractor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sparsi free?
Sparsi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lossless Audio Extractor or Sparsi?
Sparsi is rated higher. Lossless Audio Extractor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sparsi averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Lossless Audio Extractor or Sparsi have ads?
Neither Lossless Audio Extractor nor Sparsi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lossless Audio Extractor or Sparsi?
Lossless Audio Extractor ships an update every 2 months, and Sparsi monthly. Most recently, Lossless Audio Extractor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sparsi on October 31, 2026.

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