MelodyBox Player vs Audiorr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MelodyBox Player
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Your favourite tracks. Your own collection. No streaming subscription required. MelodyBox turns the audio files in Files and iCloud Drive into a simple, personal music player. Import a few favourites or an entire folder, press play, and enjoy your music without ads, an account, or a monthly bill. LISTEN YOUR WAY • Import your own audio files from Files and iCloud Drive. • Browse a clear playlist with track titles, artists and album artwork when included in your files. • Shuffle, repeat and jump to the part you want to hear. • Your playlist is saved so you can return to your collection. • Play files offline once they are downloaded to your device. FREE, USEFUL, AND CLEAR Listen to full tracks for free while MelodyBox is open. There is no 30-second track limit. Your first three hours of listening also include PRO features: background playback and playlist reordering. After the trial, free foreground listening remains available. GO PRO ONCE Keep your music playing when you lock your iPhone or switch apps, and arrange your playlist in the order you want. PRO is an optional one-time in-app purchase with no subscription. The purchase screen shows your local App Store price. Already purchased PRO or the earlier paid app? Restore your purchase with the same Apple Account. No ads. No tracking. Your music stays yours. MelodyBox plays audio files you provide. It does not include a music catalogue or download songs from streaming services. Files stored only in iCloud need to be downloaded before offline listening.
Audiorr
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Audiorr is a modern streaming client for your self-hosted music server, putting your personal library back in your hands. Connect to your own Navidrome server and enjoy your music with a fast, clean, and beautifully designed interface. Features - Stream your personal music library from anywhere - Browse and search artists, albums, and playlists - Star your favorite songs and find them in your Favorites playlist - Create and manage playlists right from the app - Download songs, albums, and playlists for offline listening - Configurable crossfade between songs - Synced lyrics from your music's embedded tags - ReplayGain volume normalization - Background playback and CarPlay support - Light and dark themes, in English and Spanish Privacy-first Audiorr does not provide any content or media. The app connects to user-owned, self-hosted Navidrome servers. Users are responsible for the content they access and must have the appropriate rights. No ads. No third-party tracking. Your music stays on your server — and so does your listening data. Built for ownership Audiorr is a personal alternative to traditional streaming platforms. Your server, your library, your rules.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Audiorr at none against MelodyBox Player's 1. Audiorr also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). MelodyBox Player's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. MelodyBox Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Audiorr asks for nothing beyond the download.
MelodyBox Player ships an update every 5 months, Audiorr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MelodyBox Player | Audiorr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seishin Team SRL | CONSULTORÍA INFORMÁTICA I TELEFONÍA DE REUS ASSOCIATS, S.L. |
In-app purchases
MelodyBox Player
- Unlock Pro - Lifetime$4.99
Audiorr
No in-app purchases









