Comparison

Basic Music Player vs Audio/Music Player

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

Head to head
About

Basic Music Player

This audio player allows you to enjoy your local music files with features like playlist creation, synchronized lyrics, and seamless playback. It offers an elegant and intuitive interface for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Play local music files (MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC)
  • Create and manage playlists
  • Synchronized and embedded lyrics support
  • Seamless playback
  • Repeat and shuffle modes
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Your music should stay yours. Basic Music Player is a one-time purchase with no in-app ads and no subscriptions. Play local audio files offline, organize your library, and control playback from your iPhone, iPad, Home Screen, Apple Watch, or CarPlay. EVERY FEATURE IS INCLUDED There are no feature tiers or recurring payments. Buy the app once and use the complete player. KEY FEATURES - Live radio: Find stations by name, country, or genre with Radio Browser, add them to your library, and listen live. Internet connection required. Broadcasts may include ads. - Podcasts: Add shows from recommendations or an RSS feed URL, stream episodes, and resume where you left off. Internet connection required. - Offline local playback: Enjoy MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and other supported audio formats. - Library and playlists: Browse all songs, artists, albums, genres, favorites, and your own playlists. - Home Screen widgets: See what is playing, control playback, or quickly start your library and playlists. - Apple Watch controls: View and control playback on your iPhone from your wrist, including volume, favorites, repeat modes, and playlists. - CarPlay support: Browse playlists and control playback safely from your car display. - Synced lyrics: View LRC lyrics or lyrics embedded in ID3 tags while listening. - A–B repeat: Select a section on the waveform and repeat it for practice or close listening. - Flexible playback: Adjust speed and pitch independently, use repeat and shuffle, or set a sleep timer. - Equalizer: Choose a preset or create a custom sound profile. - Metadata editing: Update MP3 title, artist, album, track number, genre, and artwork in the app. - Playlist tools: Add covers, manage the queue, mark favorites, and copy songs between playlists. Built for people who want a focused local music player without accounts, in-app ads, or subscriptions.

About

Audio/Music Player

This app allows you to play music files stored locally on your device. It offers a private and ad-free experience, with features like fast searching and customizable themes. Sync your music via Apple Music or iTunes to start listening.

Highlights
  • Local music playback
  • Ad-free and tracker-free
  • Fast search functionality
  • Customizable theme colors
  • Syncs with Apple Music/iTunes
Features
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Audio/Music Player is a lightweight, privacy-first app for iOS that does one thing: play your locally synced music. With zero ads, no trackers and no online features, it puts you in full control of your library. Simply sync your tracks via Apple Music, iTunes or Finder, open the app, and dive into your collection. Key Highlights • Effortless Playback: Instantly browse and play any song you’ve synced—no extra importing or conversions required. • Fast Search: Find artists, albums or tracks in seconds with built-in search. • Total Privacy: Built without ads, analytics, or online features. • Customizable Experience: Make the app feel like yours by picking a theme color and tweaking default behaviors. Note: You will need to sync music to your phone using Apple Music/iTunes/Finder in order for the app to find it.

Screenshots

Basic Music Player4 screens
Audio/Music Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Basic Music Player at 77% against Audio/Music Player's 0%. Basic Music Player also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and device support (3 vs 1). Audio/Music Player's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, monetization model 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

Audio/Music Player is free to download; Basic Music Player costs $2.99 up front. Basic Music Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Audio/Music Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Music Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Basic Music Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of Audio/Music Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Music Player ships an update every 9 days, Audio/Music Player every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Basic Music Player versus Audio/Music Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Music PlayerAudio/Music Player
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdotori kingLukas Fulling

Customer experience

Basic Music Player

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Audio/Music Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Basic Music Player

One-time3
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
  • Pro Version Upgrade$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Audio/Music Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Music Player free?
Basic Music Player costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Audio/Music Player free?
Audio/Music Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Basic Music Player or Audio/Music Player?
Basic Music Player is rated higher. Basic Music Player averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Audio/Music Player averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Basic Music Player or Audio/Music Player have ads?
Neither Basic Music Player nor Audio/Music Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Music Player or Audio/Music Player?
Basic Music Player ships an update every 9 days, and Audio/Music Player every 8 days. Most recently, Basic Music Player was updated on October 28, 2026 and Audio/Music Player on October 13, 2026.

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