Comparison

Meow Player vs Bob's Note

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

Head to head
About

Meow Player

Features
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This is a local file server application** that includes features such as video playback, audio playback, image viewing, document viewing and editing, PDF viewing, 3D model viewing, streaming media playback, and file transfers between the app and the photo album. -File Server Use your mobile device as a file server. Simply enable the file transfer feature and enter the URL provided by the app in your browser to manage or upload files from the web. The app offers a built-in file management system, supporting actions such as creating folders, creating text files, batch deletion, copying, cutting, compression, and decompression. Currently, zip is supported for compression and decompression, with support for more formats coming in future updates. -Video Playback An integrated video player allows you to watch videos uploaded to your device. Supports a wide variety of video formats, including: `.3g2`, `.3gp`, `.3gp2`, `.3gpp`, `.amv`, `.asf`, `.avi`, `.bik`, `.bin`, `.divx`, `.drc`, `.dv`, `.f4v`, `.flv`, `.gvi`, `.gxf`, `.iso`, `.m1v`, `.m2v`, `.m2t`, `.m2ts`, `.m4v`, `.mkv`, `.mov`, `.mp2`, `.mp4`, `.mp4v`, `.mpe`, `.mpeg`, `.mpeg1`, `.mpeg2`, `.mpeg4`, `.mpg`, `.mpv2`, `.mts`, `.mxf`, `.mxg`, `.nsv`, `.nuv`, `.ogg`, `.ogm`, `.ogv`, `.ps`, `.rec`, `.rm`, `.rmvb`, `.rpl`, `.thp`, `.tod`, `.ts`, `.tts`, `.txd`, `.vob`, `.vro`, `.webm`, `.wm`, `.wmv`, `.wtv`, `.xesc` Local Save: Keep track of and manage your personal playback history. Playlist Feature: Automatically generates a playlist of all videos in the current folder for easy switching. Screenshot: Capture your favorite scenes at any time. Recording: Easily record and save video clips. -Playback Use the same built-in media player to play local audio files. Supported audio formats include: `.3ga`, `.669`, `.a52`, `.acc`, `.ac3`, `.adt`, `.adts`, `.aif`, `.aiff`, `.amr`, `.aob`, `.ape`, `.awb`, `.caf`, `.dts`, `.flac`, `.it`, `.kar`, `.m4a`, `.m4b`, `.m4p`, `.m5p`, `.mid`, `.mka`, `.mlp`, `.mod`, `.mpa`, `.mp1`, `.mp2`, `.mp3`, `.mpc`, `.mpga`, `.mus`, `.oga`, `.ogg`, `.oma`, `.opus`, `.qcp`, `.ra`, `.rmi`, `.s3m`, `.sid`, `.spx`, `.thd`, `.tta`, `.voc`, `.vqf`, `.w64`, `.wav`, `.wma`, `.wv`, `.xa`, `.xm` Playlist Feature: Automatically generates a playlist of all audio files in the current folder for easy switching. -Image Viewing View uploaded images directly within the app. You can share images with friends or save them to your photo album. Supports zoom and pan gestures for easy inspection of image details. -Document Viewing and Editing** Supports viewing of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. You can also edit various text file formats directly within the app or create new text files. Supports multiple character encodings for cross-platform compatibility. Adjustable font sizes for visual comfort. Light and dark mode available to reduce eye strain. -PDF Viewing Supports viewing and saving of PDF files. Includes features like page display and reading progress saving. -3D Model Viewing Supports viewing of 3D model formats including: `.dae`, `.scn`, `.usd`, `.usda`, `.usdc`, `.abc`, `.gltf`, `.glb`, `.ply`, `.stl`, `.3ds`, `.usdz`, `.obj`, `.fbx` -Streaming Media Playback Supports a variety of streaming formats. During playback, you can take screenshots or record clips, allowing you to easily save your favorite content. -Photo Album and App File Transfer You can copy images or videos from the app to your photo album and vice versa. This makes it easy to download photos from your photo album to a computer via the app. More File Format Support Coming Soon Support for additional file formats will be included in future updates.

About

Bob's Note

Features
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Collect and manage your favorite Hearthstone decks with Bob’s Note! Key Features: - Copy a deck code to your clipboard, and Bob’s Note will parse it automatically - Swipe left on a deck to delete it, or swipe right to give it a custom name - Discover popular decks that are updated periodically Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Meow Player4 screens
Bob's Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bob's Note at none against Meow Player's 1. Bob's Note also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Meow Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bob's Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meow Player ships an update fortnightly, Bob's Note every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Meow Player versus Bob's Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeow PlayerBob's Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryao shiWan ChenXi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Meow Player

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$0.99
None

Bob's Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meow Player free?
Meow Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bob's Note free?
Bob's Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meow Player or Bob's Note have ads?
Neither Meow Player nor Bob's Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meow Player or Bob's Note?
Meow Player ships an update fortnightly, and Bob's Note every 6 days. Most recently, Meow Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bob's Note on October 28, 2026.

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