Comparison

Mp3 Backing Tracks Player vs NextSong

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

Head to head
About

Mp3 Backing Tracks Player

Import and play your MP3 backing tracks with customizable speed and looping. Organize your music into playlists and save individual track settings for seamless practice sessions.

Highlights
  • Import MP3 backing tracks
  • Create and organize playlists
  • Adjust track speed
  • Set A/B loops
  • Remember track settings
  • Volume control
Features
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A simple, free mp3 backing track player. Import your mp3 files, organize them in playlist and jam along. You can set the track speed, A/B looping and volume, all the tracks settings will be remembered next time you open them.

About

NextSong

Features
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NextSong is the free setlist manager designed for musicians and bands who need a reliable, easy-to-use tool for organizing and sharing their performance setlists. KEY FEATURES SONG LIBRARY Build your complete song library with details like key, tempo (BPM), time signature, and duration. Link to Spotify tracks, YouTube videos, and chord charts. Search and filter your library instantly. SETLIST CREATION Create setlists with intuitive drag-and-drop ordering. Duplicate and modify existing setlists for new shows. Lock setlists to prevent accidental changes during performances. LIVE MODE Broadcast your setlist in real-time to band mates and crew. Everyone sees which song is currently highlighted - perfect for coordinating on stage. STAGE-READY DISPLAY Three display modes optimized for different situations: - Detailed View: Full song info with links to charts and media - Printable View: Clean layout with key, BPM, and time signature - Large Print View: Extra-large text for reading from a distance High-contrast dark theme designed for poor stage lighting conditions. BAND COLLABORATION Create groups and invite band members. Share setlists with view or edit permissions. Track who added, moved, or wants to remove songs. Approve or reject member changes. SONG SHARING Share songs directly with other musicians via email. Accept shared songs into your library or pass on them. ORGANIZE WITH COLLECTIONS Group songs into collections (covers, originals, genres, decades). Filter by collection when building setlists. FREE TO USE Create up to 250 songs, 25 setlists, and 3 groups with the free plan. No ads, no gimmicks. Whether you're a solo performer or part of a large band, NextSong helps you stay organized and focused on what matters - the music. Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@nextsong.me

Screenshots

Mp3 Backing Tracks Player4 screens
NextSong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mp3 Backing Tracks Player at 13.0 against NextSong's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Mp3 Backing Tracks Player versus NextSong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMp3 Backing Tracks PlayerNextSong
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlessandro CanonicoDigital Solutions Group, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Mp3 Backing Tracks Player

No in-app purchases

None

NextSong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mp3 Backing Tracks Player free?
Mp3 Backing Tracks Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextSong free?
NextSong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mp3 Backing Tracks Player or NextSong have ads?
Neither Mp3 Backing Tracks Player nor NextSong shows ads.

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