# LPKMusic vs SoundShader

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SoundShader at 4 against LPKMusic's 1. SoundShader also leads on device support (3 vs 1). LPKMusic's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LPKMusic against 5.0 for SoundShader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LPKMusic | SoundShader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lpkmusic/id6502742929/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundshader/id6801891815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onusoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472551) | [Andreas Beyer-Bowden](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799174087) |

## What reviewers say

### LPKMusic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lpkmusic/id6502742929)

Access and download music from external sources like WebDAV and FTP. Organize your music files into convenient playlists for seamless listening. Discover a new way to enjoy your favorite tunes.

**Highlights:** Network access via WebDAV and FTP, Search and download music from network, Organize music into playlists, MP3 playback, File management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoundShader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundshader/id6801891815)

Transform sound into dynamic, colorful light displays. Choose from various visual presets or customize your own to match any audio, from live microphone input to your music library. Optimized for stunning visuals on modern displays.

**Highlights:** Live microphone audio input, Audio file playback with equalizer, Apple Music integration, Eight built-in visual presets, Customizable color and motion, HDR display support, 120Hz ProMotion support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LPKMusic free?

LPKMusic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoundShader free?

SoundShader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LPKMusic or SoundShader?

LPKMusic and SoundShader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do LPKMusic or SoundShader have ads?

Neither LPKMusic nor SoundShader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LPKMusic or SoundShader?

LPKMusic ships an update every 4 days, and SoundShader every 4 days. Most recently, LPKMusic was updated on November 8, 2026 and SoundShader on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*