Comparison

BPM Player vs uPlayerLocal

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

Head to head
About

BPM Player

Organize your personal MP3 music library by BPM to plan DJ sets. This app provides track metadata at a glance, powerful sorting and search features, and allows playback of local files or streaming from your own server.

Highlights
  • Organize music by BPM
  • Track metadata display
  • Powerful sorting and search
  • Play local MP3s
  • Import from Google Drive
  • Stream from home server (Pro)
Features
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[ BPM Player – The Smart MP3 Player for DJs ] Ever tried planning a mix set using your favorite streaming service, only to find that the BPMs just don’t match when it’s time to mix? BPM Player solves that problem. Organize your personal music library by BPM and start planning your DJ sets the smart way. This app is optimized for hobbyist DJs using their own MP3 files. 1. Complete Track Metadata at a Glance - See genre, release year, and BPM directly in the tracklist - Now playing screen shows detailed info: BPM, key, album, genre, year - Get inspired for your next mix at any time 2. Powerful Sorting & Search - Search and sort by title, artist, genre, album, or year - Filter by BPM range to find perfect mixable tracks - Plan by genre or curate sets by vibe and era 3. Use Your Real Music - Play MP3s stored on your device - Import directly from Google Drive - No streaming needed β€” just your own tracks 4. Stream From Your Own Server (Pro) - Connect the music server on your home PC or NAS (Subsonic-compatible) and stream anywhere - Server songs work in Tracks, playlists and likes - See BPM and key, and save BPM by manual input or TAP 5. Clean & Intuitive UI - Designed for beginners and casual DJs - BPM badges on all tracks for quick reference - Easy-to-navigate layout that puts music first 6. Smart Favorites System - Like a track multiple times to boost its priority - Your top picks always stay on top Whether you’re a DJ hobbyist or a newcomer to mixing, BPM Player helps you organize, plan, and play like a pro.

About

uPlayerLocal

Features
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uPlayer is a simple, fast local music player for your iPhone. It plays the music you already have on your device β€” no account, no cloud, no ads. Everything runs offline and stays on your iPhone. The interface is split into two areas: playback controls on top, and your song list below. Tap a song to start playing and keep your library one touch away. Key features Play your own music. Import MP3 and FLAC files with the + button in the top-right corner. Select multiple files at once β€” title, artist, and duration are read automatically. Full playback controls. Play or pause with the large green button, skip to the previous or next track, and scrub the progress bar to jump anywhere in a song. Shuffle for a change of pace, and cycle loop modes between off, single-song, and full-list. Manage your playlist your way. Use Edit/Manage to delete songs or drag to reorder them. Long-press any song to enter edit mode and drag to adjust its position. Swipe left on a song t delete it or rename its title and artist. Background playback. uPlayer keeps playing when you switch to another app or lock your screen. From the lock screen or Control Center you can play/pause, skip tracks, scrub progress, and toggle shuffle and loop β€” and the app stays perfectly in sync. Settings that remember. Shuffle, loop mode, and song order are saved automatically, so your listening setup is ready the moment you open the app.

Screenshots

BPM Player4 screens
uPlayerLocal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uPlayerLocal at none against BPM Player's 1. BPM Player's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. BPM Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. uPlayerLocal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BPM Player ships an update every 9 days, uPlayerLocal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
BPM Player versus uPlayerLocal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPM PlayeruPlayerLocal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOONJIN GO晓锐 龚

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BPM Player

One-time1
  • BPM Player Pro$3.99
None

uPlayerLocal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BPM Player free?
BPM Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uPlayerLocal free?
uPlayerLocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BPM Player or uPlayerLocal have ads?
Neither BPM Player nor uPlayerLocal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BPM Player or uPlayerLocal?
BPM Player ships an update every 9 days, and uPlayerLocal every 2 weeks. Most recently, BPM Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and uPlayerLocal on October 31, 2026.

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