Media Assistant vs Beat Jerky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Media Assistant
Manage your media files, play audio offline, and edit audio with various tools. This app also includes a web browser with a built-in player to enhance your listening experience.
- File and folder management
- Offline media playback
- Audio editing and tagging
- Web browser with audio player
- File transfer over WiFi
- Batch file renaming
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Media Assistant is a file manager, offline media player, audio converter, audio editor, audio tagger, media joiner, a web browser with a built-in audio player so that you can apply audio effects to enhance your listening experiences [FREE FEATURES] TRANSFER & MANAGE FILES & FOLDERS • Manage your files and create folders for all of your needs • Partly integrated Dropbox Drive, Onedrive Drive • Transfer files and folders between two iDevices OR between your iDevice and PC. Fast and easy transfers over WiFi • Import videos from Photos app • Batch rename files (prefix, suffix, leading zero, regex). Great for naming sample sets (Dance_Vol1_Cm_100bpm_SynthLeadMelody, EDM_Vol2_Kick_909, etc.) AUDIO & VIDEO & MIDI PLAYER • Listen to music offline • Batch Play: Long-press a folder to bring up the menu. • Fully functional MIDI file player with a built in GM Soundfont player, and ability to add custom Soundfonts • Gapless loop • Loop mode, one-shot mode, playlist loop mode, shuffle mode • Simple tap to play audio, video or MIDI file. Tap multiple files to queue them, then shuffle or reorder. • Supports AirPlay, Lock screen controls, PiP(Picture in Picture) • Apply audio effect to enhance listening experience (reverb, simple vocal removal ...) BROWSER • Auto detect streams audio from many websites • Build-in stream player allows you to apply audio effects and buffers streams for playback • Capture multiple streams at once in the buffer and then play back in any desired order • Download files from websites directly into File Manager • Block ads & tracking _/_/_/_/_/ Add-on features _/_/_/_/_/ AUDIO EDITOR BASIC IAP • Free to try - purchase to unlock export to file option. • Edit ID3 tags metadata such as Title, Artist, Album… • Edit markers, play from marker, split at marker • Displays the audio file in 3 modes: waveform, spectrogram, or both • Zoom-in at the audio sample level • Export entire file or export slices • Open multiple files at once • Support history, undo, redo • Spectral editing AUDIO EDITOR UTILITY IAP • Free to try some modules. Preview playback with changes to waveform. Requires purchase to allow saving changes. • Apply Fade,Gain,Normalize,Time stretch,Pitch shift,Reverb • Other audio editor utilities added in the future will be included with this lifetime purchase AUDIO EDITOR VOCAL REMOVAL IAP • Required iOS17 • Vocal Removal using AI • Remove/Isolate vocals AUDIO EDITOR DE-REVERB IAP • Required iOS17 • De-reverb using AI • Remove/Isolate reverb AUDIO TAGGER IAP • Free to try - All features work with a limited number of files. Requires purchase to drag/drop/export files and run as AUv3 module • Manage audio files with tags - e.g Hats, Kick, Percussion, etc • Edit meta-data in-place • Filter list by include/exclude, select multiple tags • Support auto tagging files • Support files in local AAHome, iCloud, AADropbox, AAOnedrive, Mac or Window directories • Built-in Audio player supports simple timestretching/pitch shifting/fade in,out/crop and export with edits (no extra IAP required) • Drag and drop files to other applications such as Logic and Koala, add multiple files to a queue and copy in a single action • Support copy to PasteBoard WEB BROWSER IAP • Free to try - Requires purchase to run as AUv3 module • Run as AUv3 plugin inside DAW host app such as AUM, Logic Pro, Cubasis • Auto detect audio stream from Web Audio API (onemotion chord player, websdr, samplette ...) READ ALOUD IAP • Requires purchase to run as AUv3 module. • Reads text content from web pages • Read aloud with hundreds of voices (including robot, bell, organ) then save to file for offline listening • Can adjust speed and pitch • Great for listening to free ebooks on the web or reading articles aloud AUDIO CONVERTER/JOINER IAP • Extract audio from video files to many different audio file formats • Supports common formats • Select bitrate, sample rate, stereo/mono, dithering • Concatenate multiple audio files or video files
Beat Jerky
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Introducing Beat Jerky - Your Melodic Oasis Embark on a sonic journey with Beat Jerky, a cutting-edge music hub designed for true enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in a world where music, connection, and creativity converge seamlessly. Here's why Beat Jerky is your ultimate destination for all things music: Discover Music Styles Explore an expansive spectrum of musical genres tailored to your taste. From indie vibes to heart-pounding beats, Beat Jerky curates a diverse range of music styles that caters to every ear. Artist Profiles & Music Uploads Become a part of the musical tapestry by creating your artist profile. Showcase your talent or explore the creations of others by uploading and sharing your favorite tracks. Whether you're a solo artist, a band, or a producer, Beat Jerky is your stage to shine. Connect through Chat Break down barriers and connect with fellow music enthusiasts. Engage in lively conversations, share insights, and build a network of like-minded individuals who share your passion for music. The chat feature transforms Beat Jerky into a virtual hangout for the music community. Personal Music Stores Elevate your music experience by setting up your own store within Beat Jerky. Buy, sell, or trade musical instruments with ease. Create a marketplace where musicians and aficionados can find the perfect gear to complement their musical journey. Feeds with Pics and Videos Capture and share the moments that define your musical odyssey. Post pictures, videos, and updates on your feed to let the world witness your unique perspective. The Beat Jerky feed is the canvas where your musical story unfolds visually. Events with Location Stay in tune with the music scene around you. Explore and RSVP to events with ease, thanks to location-based services. Navigate the dynamic world of live music experiences and never miss a beat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beat Jerky at none against Media Assistant's 8. Beat Jerky also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Media Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Media Assistant sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Beat Jerky asks for nothing beyond the download.
Media Assistant ships an update every 8 days, Beat Jerky every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Media Assistant | Beat Jerky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duc Anh Nguyen | Claude Julien Cyr Cormier |
In-app purchases
Media Assistant
- Read Aloud & AUv3$1.99
- Audio Converter & Joiner$2.99
- Audio Editor Basic Features$3.99
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- Audio Editor Utilities$3.99
- Audio Editor De-Reverb$4.99
- Audio Editor Vocal Removal$5.99
- Audio Tagger & AUv3$9.99
- Browser AUv3 + IAA$12.99
Beat Jerky
No in-app purchases
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