Comparison

WatchMPlay vs BeatPlay

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

Head to head
About

WatchMPlay

This app allows you to play your own music files on your iPhone and Apple Watch. It supports various audio formats and offers offline playback with random shuffling and infinite playlist repetition. You can also transfer music files directly to your watch.

Highlights
  • Play music files on iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Offline playback
  • Random playlist shuffle
  • Infinite playlist repeat
  • Playback speed control
  • Transfer files to Apple Watch
Features
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Playing music files on phone and watch Simple Mp3 shuffle player When you insert a music file into the app and click on the file, it plays randomly. (See below for playback file types) Apple Watch Support Upload music files to Apple Watch Can be played offline Playback order is random Repeat playlist infinitely **characteristic** - Play sound of file (video not supported) - Supported files: mp3, mp4, m4a, wav, caf, aac, ac3, aif, aiff, au, flac - Supported devices: iPhone (iOS 16+), Apple Watch (WatchOS 10+) - Shuffle playlist (play in order not supported) - Infinite repeat of playlist - Playback speed - Contains ads **Watch App Features** - Play sound of file (video not supported) - Supported files: mp3, mp4, m4a, wav, caf, aac, ac3, aif, aiff, au, flac - Can be run standalone, however, iPhone app is required when transferring files ** Send to Watch ** - Simultaneously transfer multiple files to the watch - Transferred files are saved in a separate group - Delete files previously transferred to the watch (they are not deleted after in-app purchase). ** Our app does not provide separate music files. Music files are played by inserting files stored by the app user into the app. ** Does not support playback of music files saved on the device or music from Apple Music. ** This is an app that uploads and plays separate music files to the app.

About

BeatPlay

Features
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Your music is yours. BeatPlay puts it on your iPhone and Apple Watch — without streaming, without the cloud, without a subscription. Import audio files on your Mac. BeatPlay Bridge converts them to compact AAC and sends them to your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Open the app and press play. It's that simple. Going for a run? Sync songs to your Apple Watch and leave the phone behind. BeatPlay plays directly from your wrist — no connection needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import — Drag audio files into BeatPlay Bridge on Mac. Any format works. 2. Convert — Bridge compresses everything to AAC automatically. 3. Transfer — Send songs to iPhone over local Wi-Fi. No cables. No iTunes. 4. Listen — Full offline library on iPhone with every control you need. 5. Sync — Push songs to Apple Watch and play music from your wrist. WHAT YOU GET • Offline playback — no internet connection required, ever • Apple Watch player — music straight from your wrist • Play, pause, skip, loop, shuffle — full controls, minimal interface • Manual reorder — arrange your list however you like • Wi-Fi transfer from Mac — fast, cable-free, painless • Local-only library — your music never leaves your devices • Zero account — no login, no cloud, no tracking WHY BEATPLAY Streaming services are great for discovery. But when you own your music — ripped CDs, purchased albums, your own productions — you shouldn't need a monthly fee to play it on your own devices. BeatPlay is built for people who want their music in their pocket. Not locked behind a subscription. Not dependent on a signal. BEATPLAY PRO The free version supports up to 25 tracks. Upgrade to Pro for an unlimited library, playlists, and more. • Pro Annual — €9.99/year • Pro Lifetime — €39.99 (one-time) WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone with iOS 16+ • BeatPlay Bridge for Mac — free download at beatplay.app (macOS 13+) • Apple Watch — optional, for watch playback BeatPlay Bridge is the starting point. Download it for free, import your music, and carry your library everywhere. Privacy Policy: https://beatplay.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WatchMPlay4 screens
BeatPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BeatPlay at none against WatchMPlay'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WatchMPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BeatPlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchMPlay ships an update weekly, BeatPlay every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WatchMPlay versus BeatPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchMPlayBeatPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkim juyoungAnthony Sychev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WatchMPlay

One-time1
  • Transfer files to your watch$3.99
2 purchases

BeatPlay

Subscriptions1
  • BeatPlay Pro$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • BeatPlay Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is WatchMPlay free?
WatchMPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeatPlay free?
BeatPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WatchMPlay or BeatPlay have ads?
WatchMPlay shows ads; BeatPlay does not.
Which is updated more often, WatchMPlay or BeatPlay?
WatchMPlay ships an update weekly, and BeatPlay every 10 days. Most recently, WatchMPlay was updated on September 10, 2026 and BeatPlay on September 10, 2026.

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