Comparison

TapPlayer vs RequestPlayer

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

Head to head
About

TapPlayer

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TapPlayer is the ultimate app for pure music listening. Scan NFC cards to access your favorite tracks instantly, without sign-ups or distractions. Whether at home, in your car, or on the go, TapPlayer ensures your music is always within reach. Sleek, simple, and effortless – it’s music, reimagined

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RequestPlayer

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RequestPlayer is a music player that lets you enjoy Apple Music together through song requests and likes. Simply choose an Apple Music playlist, album, or artist, create a party room, and invite your guests. Share a link or QR code so anyone can join and request songs—no app installation or Apple Music subscription required, and guests can participate from devices other than iPhone. You can play songs in request order, by number of likes, or arrange the queue manually. Guests can also like their favorite songs in addition to making requests. You can even allow guests to search Apple Music freely and request songs beyond the preselected collection. From the History menu, you can view reports for your past party rooms, including the most-liked songs and requested tracks. After requests close, guests can also view a “Today’s Playlist” page featuring the songs that were played. This page remains available for 24 hours after the session ends. Apple Music users can add the played songs to their library as a playlist. All features in the app are available for free. Optional in-app purchases are available if you’d like to support the development of RequestPlayer. Please note that an active Apple Music subscription is required to play music through the app. 【Key Features】 • Easily create a party room by adding an Apple Music playlist. You can have one active room at a time. • Share your request room with a link or QR code. Up to 10 guests can join each room. • Guests can send song requests and likes directly from their web browser—no app installation or Apple Music subscription required. Each guest can request up to 5 songs, with unlimited likes. • Play songs in request order, by number of likes, or arrange the queue manually. • Switch to Music Focus Mode with a single tap. • After the party, use the report feature to review popular songs and guest requests. • Guests can view “Today’s Playlist” for 24 hours after the party ends, check which songs were played, and save them as an Apple Music playlist. 【Perfect For】 • House parties with friends and family • Background music at events and social gatherings • Choosing music for road trips and travel 【Important Information】 • Music playback is provided through Apple Music. Please use the app in accordance with the Apple Music terms and conditions. • The host must have an active Apple Music subscription and an internet connection to play music. • Guests can participate without an Apple Music subscription or installing the app. • Apple Music is a trademark of Apple Inc. RequestPlayer is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by Apple Inc.

Screenshots

TapPlayer4 screens
RequestPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapPlayer at none against RequestPlayer's 1. TapPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). RequestPlayer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. RequestPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapPlayer ships an update every 2 months, RequestPlayer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TapPlayer versus RequestPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapPlayerRequestPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSyntech Solutions AGKenji Shimura

In-app purchases

None

TapPlayer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RequestPlayer

One-time1
  • Development Supporter$4.99

Questions

Is TapPlayer free?
TapPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RequestPlayer free?
RequestPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapPlayer or RequestPlayer have ads?
Neither TapPlayer nor RequestPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapPlayer or RequestPlayer?
TapPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and RequestPlayer every 5 days. Most recently, TapPlayer was updated on September 16, 2026 and RequestPlayer on September 9, 2026.

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