Comparison

Record Station 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

Record Station

Features
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Record Station is an application that allows you to keep a list of albums you want to listen later, set notifications for them, and log your experience with them afterwards.

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

Record Station4 screens
MD Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Record Station at none against MD Player's 3. Record Station also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. MD Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Record Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Record Station ships an update every 4 weeks, MD Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Record Station versus MD Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecord StationMD Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGorkem Baris YesiltasChristopher Hefferman

In-app purchases

None

Record Station

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MD Player

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

Questions

Is Record Station free?
Record Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MD Player free?
MD Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Record Station or MD Player have ads?
Neither Record Station nor MD Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Record Station or MD Player?
Record Station ships an update every 4 weeks, and MD Player fortnightly. Most recently, Record Station was updated on September 30, 2026 and MD Player on October 1, 2026.

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