Comparison

WaveSafe vs Audrexa

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

Head to head
About

WaveSafe

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WaveSafe is a free, private, offline player for the music you actually own. Import your audio files and get a fast, clean library on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and CarPlay — no account, no ads, no internet required. • Plays your own files — MP3, M4A/AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG • 100% offline — your music never leaves your device; no tracking, no ads • Gapless album playback with a sample-accurate engine • Loudness normalization via ReplayGain tags • Browse by Library, Genres, Soundtracks, and Favorites • Fast offline search across artists, albums, and songs • Shuffle, queue, and resume where you left off • Rich album art and a focused Now Playing view • CarPlay browsing and playback • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

About

Audrexa

This music player focuses on high-fidelity audio playback for audiophiles. It supports lossless formats, offers advanced EQ customization, and displays synced lyrics. Enjoy a visually engaging library browsing experience and seamless integration with car systems.

Highlights
  • Lossless & Hi-Res Audio Playback
  • 10-Band Parametric Equalizer
  • Time-Synced Lyrics
  • 3D Album Carousel
  • CarPlay Integration
  • Smart Library Management
  • Customizable Interface
Features
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Audrexa is a music player built for people who care about how their music sounds. Import your own library — FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC and more — and hear every detail the way it was meant to be heard. LOSSLESS & HI-RES AUDIO Play your lossless files at full quality with no downsampling or compression. Real-time audio quality badges show bitrate, sample rate and format for every track so you always know exactly what you're hearing. 10-BAND PARAMETRIC EQUALISER A studio-grade EQ with an interactive frequency response curve. Adjust gain, Q factor and filter type independently for each of the 10 bands. Choose from six filter types per band — Peak, Low Shelf, High Shelf, Low Pass, High Pass and Band Pass. Dial in surgical corrections or broad tone shaping, then save unlimited custom presets. 13 built-in presets included. New to EQ? Tap "What does this all mean?" for a plain-English guide that explains everything. SYNCED LYRICS Follow along with time-synced lyrics that highlight each line as it plays. Tap any line to jump straight to that moment. Plain lyrics supported when synced versions aren't available. 3D ALBUM CAROUSEL Browse your collection in a stunning interactive 3D carousel. Swipe through albums, flip cards to see tracklists, and tap to play. CARPLAY INTEGRATION Browse artists, albums, songs and playlists on your car's display with full playback controls and artwork. SMART LIBRARY MANAGEMENT Import from Files, organise by artist, album, genre or playlist, and edit metadata directly in the app. Automatic artwork and metadata enrichment keeps your library looking sharp. CUSTOMISE EVERYTHING Seven accent colours that transform the entire app to match your style. Lock screen controls, Control Centre, AirPods and Bluetooth all work out of the box. BUILT FOR PRIVACY No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Your music stays on your device. FREE Play MP3 files with full library management, playlists and metadata editing.

Screenshots

WaveSafe4 screens
Audrexa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WaveSafe at none against Audrexa's 2. Audrexa's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Audrexa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WaveSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WaveSafe ships an update fortnightly, Audrexa every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WaveSafe versus Audrexa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveSafeAudrexa
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.418.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGabor EmberSimplifiiSolutions

In-app purchases

None

WaveSafe

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Audrexa

Subscriptions1
  • Audrexa Premium14 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Audrexa Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is WaveSafe free?
WaveSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audrexa free?
Audrexa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WaveSafe or Audrexa have ads?
Neither WaveSafe nor Audrexa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WaveSafe or Audrexa?
WaveSafe ships an update fortnightly, and Audrexa every 4 days. Most recently, WaveSafe was updated on September 29, 2026 and Audrexa on September 18, 2026.

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