Comparison

MD Player vs JUSPlay

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

Head to head
About

MD Player

Experience your Apple Music playlists with a nostalgic, retro minidisc player interface. Swipe through virtual discs and drag one to play, enjoying realistic haptic and sound effects for an immersive music listening experience.

Highlights
  • Swipeable minidisc interface
  • Customizable player color
  • Apple Music playlist integration
  • Drag-and-drop disc loading
  • Haptic and audio feedback
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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Bring back the charm of the minidisc era—reimagined for today. MD Player transforms your Apple Music playlists into a beautifully immersive, retro-inspired minidisc experience. Swipe through your personal stack of digital minidiscs and drag one into the on-screen player to instantly start listening. Feel every interaction with precise haptic feedback and hear satisfying sound effects that mimic the physical act of using a classic minidisc player. Designed with a focus on nostalgia and ease of use, MD Player creates a truly unique and engaging way to enjoy your music. Features: - Beautifully designed, swipeable minidisc interface - Easily choose the color of the minidisc player - Seamless integration with your Apple Music playlists - Drag-and-drop interaction to load a disc into the player - Haptic and audio feedback for a realistic feel - Support for iPhone and iPad - Minimal setup, instantly ready to play - No subscription required* Rediscover your playlists in a whole new way—MD Player brings tactile joy to digital music. *A subscription to Apple Music is required, however there are no in-app purchases needed to use the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chrishefferman.squarespace.com/md-player-privacy-policy

About

JUSPlay

Features
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JUSPlay is a beautiful, native music player for your personal Subsonic-compatible music server. Stream your entire library from anywhere — at home, in the car, or on a run with just your Apple Watch. FEATURES • Stream your full music library from any Subsonic, Navidrome, or Airsonic server • CarPlay integration — browse artists, albums, playlists, and songs hands-free while driving • Apple Watch app — standalone playback over WiFi/LTE, no iPhone needed • AI Smart Playlists — describe a mood or vibe and let AI curate the perfect mix from your library • Queue management with shuffle, repeat, and drag-to-reorder • Queue persistence — pick up exactly where you left off, even after the app is closed • Browse by artists, albums, playlists, genres, or search your entire library • Favourite songs with one tap • Dark mode support following your system preference • Designed for privacy — connects directly to your server, no third-party cloud services SMART PLAYLISTS Just type what you're in the mood for — "chill evening jazz", "high energy workout", "90s road trip vibes" — and JUSPlay's AI analyses your library's genres, eras, play history, and favourites to build a playlist that actually fits. CARPLAY Full CarPlay support with browsable tabs for Recent, Artists, Playlists, Songs, and Favourites. Shuffle your whole library or favourites with one tap while keeping your eyes on the road. APPLE WATCH Stream music directly from your watch over WiFi or cellular. Perfect for runs, gym sessions, or any time you want to leave your phone behind. Syncs your server settings automatically from the iPhone app. REQUIREMENTS Requires a Subsonic-compatible music server (Subsonic, Navidrome, Airsonic, Gonic, etc.) with network access.

Screenshots

MD Player4 screens
JUSPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JUSPlay at none against MD Player's 3. JUSPlay also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. MD Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. JUSPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MD Player versus JUSPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMD PlayerJUSPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher HeffermanJeandre Knox

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MD Player

One-time3
  • MZ-R501$2.99
  • MZ-R900$2.99
  • MZ-N707$2.99
None

JUSPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MD Player free?
MD Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JUSPlay free?
JUSPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MD Player or JUSPlay have ads?
Neither MD Player nor JUSPlay shows ads.

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