Comparison

Basic Music Player vs Jukeme

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
Currently charting
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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

Jukeme

Features
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Enjoy music and videos in a more social way. Create playlists, add your favorite music videos, and share live sessions so everyone can watch together in sync. Key Features: - Create and manage playlists - Search and add music videos by keyword - Share live sessions via QR code or URL - Sync playback across participants, including play, pause, and seek - Accept video requests from participants Whether you're enjoying a session on your own or sharing the moment with friends, this app makes every listening experience more fun and interactive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Basic Music Player4 screens
Jukeme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jukeme at Free against Basic Music Player's $2.99. Jukeme also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Basic Music Player's advantage is chart position (#143 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On ads, 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

Jukeme is free to download; Basic Music Player costs $2.99 up front. Basic Music Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Jukeme sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Music Player ships an update every 9 days, Jukeme every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Basic Music Player versus Jukeme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Music PlayerJukeme
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB25 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerdotori kingAkira Murao

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
5 purchases

Jukeme

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Standard Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
One-time3
  • Party Starter$0.99
  • Playlist Credit$0.99
  • Flame$0.99

Questions

Is Basic Music Player free?
Basic Music Player costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Jukeme free?
Jukeme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic Music Player or Jukeme have ads?
Neither Basic Music Player nor Jukeme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Music Player or Jukeme?
Basic Music Player ships an update every 9 days, and Jukeme every 3 days. Most recently, Basic Music Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and Jukeme on October 28, 2026.

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