Comparison

Cisum Player vs Soundmark

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

Head to head
About

Cisum Player

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Cisum - Clean Ad-Free Audio Player A pure music player without ads, designed for focused listening with local music and audiobook support. Cisum is a player designed for true music lovers. No annoying ads, no shake-to-navigate, no endless popups—just pure music experience. Key Features • Local Music Playback - Supports MP3, M4A, FLAC, WAV and more • Audiobook Management - Separate library for your audiobooks • iCloud Sync - Keep your music library synchronized across all devices • Elegant Interface - Native experience following Apple design guidelines Why Cisum? Most music apps seem to care more about ads and monetization than your listening experience. Cisum is different—we believe a great player should make you forget its existence and focus only on the music. Perfect For • Music lovers tired of ads • Users with large local music collections • Audiobook and podcast enthusiasts • Anyone seeking a clean, efficient experience [Auto-Renewable Subscription] -- Premium Benefits: Unlimited audio files -- Subscription Period: 1 month, 1 year -- Subscription Price: Prices as displayed in-app at purchase, e.g., yearly subscription ¥78/year -- Cancellation: To cancel, go to Apple ID "Media & Purchases" and cancel subscription -- Renewal: Your Apple account will be charged automatically before expiration, extending license for another cycle upon successful payment [License Agreement] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [Privacy Policy] https://www.kuaiyizhi.cn/privacy

About

Soundmark

Features
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Your audiobooks deserve a better player. Stop paying monthly subscriptions for books you already own. Import your audio files — MP3, M4B, M4A, FLAC, AAC, WAV — and enjoy a premium listening experience designed for serious listeners. IMMERSIVE PLAYER • Full-screen artwork with adaptive color themes • Floating glass controls for a cinematic feel • Chapter navigation with one tap • Adjustable speed from 0.5x to 2.0x • 15-second skip forward and backward • Always resumes where you left off SMART LIBRARY • Beautiful grid and list views • "Continue Listening" — jump back in instantly • Cover art display with elegant color themes • Search by title or author • Automatic progress tracking BOOKMARKS & CHAPTERS • Create bookmarks with custom notes • Jump to any saved moment • Chapter-by-chapter organization • All bookmarks in one unified view BUILT FOR COMFORT • Sleep timer (15, 30, 45, 60 minutes) • Background playback with lock screen controls • Dark mode with premium design • Haptic feedback on every interaction YOUR FILES, YOUR WAY Import from Files app, AirDrop, or any source. Supports MP3, M4B, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV, and OGG. No DRM restrictions — if you own the file, you can play it. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No tracking. No data collection. Your library stays on your device. PRO SUBSCRIPTION (Optional) Remove all ads for $1.99/month. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cisum Player4 screens
Soundmark4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cisum Player and Soundmark are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Cisum Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Soundmark sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cisum Player ships an update every 2 weeks, Soundmark every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cisum Player versus Soundmark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCisum PlayerSoundmark
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQingdao Yueyi Network Technology Co., Ltd.adir ben ami

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cisum Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$2.991 Year
1 purchases

Soundmark

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Cisum Player free?
Cisum Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Soundmark free?
Soundmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cisum Player or Soundmark have ads?
Neither Cisum Player nor Soundmark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cisum Player or Soundmark?
Cisum Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and Soundmark every 9 days. Most recently, Cisum Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and Soundmark on October 24, 2026.

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