Comparison

BeMu vs Focus Player

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

Head to head
About

BeMu

This app offers a comprehensive local music player with no ads or subscriptions. Organize your audio files, stream live radio and podcasts, and enjoy advanced playback controls across multiple Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Offline local audio playback
  • Live radio streaming
  • Podcast management
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch and CarPlay support
  • Metadata editing
  • A-B repeat and speed adjustment
Features
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Your music should stay yours. BeMu 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. DISCOVER POPULAR CONTENT View country popularity lists from Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Radio Browser. Music chart entries play only when a matching playable song exists in your local library; no music files are supplied. Browse curated podcast/radio catalogs, search external directories, or add a public RSS/stream URL. Suggest missing programs for administrator review. BeMu does not upload your listening history for rankings. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Choose radio and podcast synchronization separately in Settings. Both are off by default on each device. Sync saved stations, podcast subscriptions and playback progress through your iCloud account on participating devices. Music files and playlists are not synchronized.

About

Focus Player

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FocusPlayer: Minimalist Music Player for Flow & Study FocusPlayer is a minimalist music player designed to help you reach a state of deep focus. Simply open the app and press PLAY to start your focus session with high-quality background music. You can use our curated sounds or import your own favorite tracks to create a custom playlist. 【Key Features】 • 8 Ready-to-Use Ambient Tracks Includes 8 carefully selected sounds such as cafe chatter, rain, and ambient music. Create your ideal focus environment immediately after downloading. • Seamless Endless Playback Enjoy seamless loop playback of your selected tracks. Never worry about the music stopping and breaking your concentration during deep work. • Customizable Playlists Import your own mp3 or m4a files to build a personal playlist of up to 10 tracks. You can now also add songs directly from your Apple Music library. Carry your ultimate "focus set" wherever you go. • Focus Timer Automatically counts your session time during playback. Visualize exactly how long you’ve stayed in the "zone." • Background Playback Support Control play and pause from your lock screen even when the screen is off or you are using other apps.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus Player at Free against BeMu's $2.99. BeMu's advantage is device support. On in-app purchases 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

Focus Player is free to download; BeMu costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BeMu versus Focus Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeMuFocus Player
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdotori kingFumihiro Nakahara

In-app purchases

None

BeMu

No in-app purchases

None

Focus Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeMu free?
BeMu costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Player free?
Focus Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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