Comparison

Palker vs FileAudioPlayer

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

Head to head
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Palker

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Palker - Your Complete Musical Assistant Transform your musical journey with Palker, the ultimate all-in-one app for musicians of all levels. Whether you're a beginner learning your first chords or a seasoned player perfecting your technique, Palker provides the essential tools you need to excel. PRECISE TUNER FOR EVERY INSTRUMENT • Guitar (6 & 7 strings) - Standard, open tunings, drop tunings, and more • Bass Guitar (4 & 5 strings) - Standard, drop D, drop C configurations • Ukulele - Standard, baritone, tenor, soprano tunings • Violin & Viola - Classical string instrument support • Chromatic Mode - Perfect for any instrument or vocal training • Left-handed Mode - Mirror display for left-handed musicians • Real-time Pitch Detection - Accurate frequency analysis with cents display • Visual Feedback - See exactly how close you are to perfect tuning COMPREHENSIVE CHORD LIBRARY • Visual Fretboard Diagrams - Clear, easy-to-read chord charts • Multiple Positions - Learn different ways to play the same chord • All Major Keys - Complete coverage from C to B • Chord Types - Major, minor, 7th, diminished, augmented, and more • Instrument Support - Guitar (6 & 7 strings), ukulele, violin, viola • Interactive Navigation - Browse through chord positions effortlessly • Professional Quality - Studio-grade chord diagrams ADVANCED METRONOME • Customizable BPM - Range from 30 to 300 BPM • Multiple Time Signatures - 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/4, 5/8, 6/8, 8/8, 9/8, 12/8 • Intuitive Controls - Tap to set tempo, long press for rapid adjustment • Visual Interface - Beautiful circular slider design • Practice Tools - Perfect for rhythm training and song practice MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT • English & Russian - Full localization for both languages • Easy Switching - Change language instantly within the app • Localized Content - All features and descriptions in your preferred language PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Modern UI Design - Clean, intuitive interface following Material Design • Dark/Light Themes - Automatic theme switching based on system preferences • Responsive Layout - Optimized for all screen sizes • Smooth Animations - Polished user experience • Offline Functionality - Core features work without internet connection PRACTICAL TOOLS • Instrument Selection - Choose from 8 different instrument types • Tuning Presets - 40+ pre-configured tunings for various musical styles • Calibration Settings - Adjust reference pitch (A4) for different standards • Visual Instrument Display - See your instrument with tuning indicators • Progress Tracking - Monitor your tuning accuracy in real-time PERFECT FOR EVERY MUSICIAN • Beginners - Learn proper tuning and basic chords • Intermediate Players - Explore advanced tunings and chord variations • Advanced Musicians - Professional-grade tools for studio work • Teachers - Excellent teaching aid for music education • Bands - Consistent tuning across all instruments WHY CHOOSE PALKER? • All-in-One Solution - Tuner, chord library, and metronome in one app • Professional Accuracy - Studio-quality pitch detection • Comprehensive Coverage - Support for all major instruments • User-Friendly Design - Intuitive interface for musicians of all levels • Regular Updates - Continuous improvements and new features • Community Driven - Built with feedback from real musicians PERFECT FOR: • Guitar lessons and practice sessions • Band rehearsals and live performances • Studio recording and production • Music education and teaching • Personal practice and skill development • Professional music production Download Palker today and elevate your musical experience with the most comprehensive and accurate musical assistant available. Whether you're tuning your guitar, learning new chords, or practicing with a metronome, Palker has everything you need to become a better musician. Start your musical journey with Palker - where precision meets passion!

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FileAudioPlayer

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ā–  Play the audio files you keep — comfortably, to the end. FileAudioPlayer is for playing the audio files you already have — especially the long ones — picking up where you left off, changing the speed, and remembering the spots you marked, all the way to the end. It's made for everyday use: getting through long audio over several sittings, or repeating the same section while you practice. In an age of streaming, there are fewer and fewer good places to sit with the audio files you actually own. ā–  Good for - Recordings of old radio programs - Audio transferred from old cassette tapes - Instrument practice from a pocket recorder - Language-learning audio - Re-listening to web meeting recordings - Lectures and seminars on video (plays the audio) ā–  Importing — mainly through the Files app The main way is through the iOS Files app: iCloud Drive, SMB shares, and other cloud services visible in Files all become import sources. Bring in a whole folder at once, and receive audio shared from other apps. You can also connect directly to Amazon S3 to download. It can also pull just the audio out of a video file — handy for listening to a recorded lecture as audio. ā–  Remember where you were It records the position whenever you stop, pause, or start playback. If your earbuds get bumped in your pocket and playback runs ahead, you can jump back to a recorded spot. Marks sit on the bar, colored by the time of day they were made, and you can step to the previous or next one with a single button. It also resumes from where you last stopped. ā–  For repeating and practicing Play from 1.0x to 2.0x, with one tap back to normal speed. Skip back and forward with four buttons whose durations you set yourself — so a small step back is easy during language study or practice. ā–  Keeps playing with the screen off Background playback, lock-screen and Control Center controls, and AirPlay. ā–  Organize and undo Arrange things in nested folders, and move files or folders later. Deletes go to a trash first, so mistakes can be undone. Imported audio is also visible in the Files app. Available in Japanese and English (switchable in the app).

Screenshots

Palker4 screens
FileAudioPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Palker at none against FileAudioPlayer's shown. Palker also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Palker ships an update daily, FileAudioPlayer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Palker versus FileAudioPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalkerFileAudioPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir SavrovTatsuo Watanabe

In-app purchases

None

Palker

No in-app purchases

None

FileAudioPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Palker free?
Palker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileAudioPlayer free?
FileAudioPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Palker or FileAudioPlayer have ads?
FileAudioPlayer shows ads; Palker does not.
Which is updated more often, Palker or FileAudioPlayer?
Palker ships an update daily, and FileAudioPlayer every 10 days. Most recently, Palker was updated on September 13, 2026 and FileAudioPlayer on September 27, 2026.

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