# Soundmark vs Ling Ran

Soundmark and Ling Ran are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Soundmark sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Ling Ran sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soundmark ships an update every 9 days, Ling Ran every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soundmark | Ling Ran |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-ran/id6755538782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [adir ben ami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225551913) | [满亚 孔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854273885) |

## What reviewers say

### Soundmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundmark/id6753898392)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


### Ling Ran

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-ran/id6755538782)

A local music player and editor offering a pure, ad-free experience. Organize music by directories, customize song details, and stream from home servers. Ideal for users who manage their music collections manually.

**Highlights:** Ad-free native experience, Directory-based playlist management, Edit song covers, lyrics, and metadata, Variable speed playback, LAN remote management, CarPlay support, Stream from home servers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $4.99 | per year |
| A small cup of coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| A medium cup of coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Member | $5.99 | one-time |
| A large cup of coffee | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soundmark free?

Soundmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ling Ran free?

Ling Ran is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Soundmark or Ling Ran have ads?

Neither Soundmark nor Ling Ran shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soundmark or Ling Ran?

Soundmark ships an update every 9 days, and Ling Ran every 6 days. Most recently, Soundmark was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ling Ran on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*