Comparison

Play ▷ vs SoundUp

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

Head to head
About

Play ▷

This app is an offline music player focused on audio quality and user control. It offers advanced playback tools like A-B looping and speed control, a customizable visualizer, and smart library management. Enjoy your local music files without subscriptions, ads, or internet distractions.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline playback
  • A-B Looping
  • Playback Speed Control
  • Per-Track Playback Settings
  • Customizable audio visualizer
  • Smart library management
  • No ads, subscriptions, or tracking
Features
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Play ▷ is not a streaming app. It’s the ultimate offline music player for people who actually care about audio. Most music apps today are built around subscriptions, algorithms, and internet connections. Play ▷ is different. It puts your music first—local files, full control, zero distractions. Whether you’re a music lover, audiophile, student, DJ, language learner, or someone who just wants a powerful offline player, Play ▷ gives you studio-grade tools in a beautifully simple interface. Why Download Play ▷? 100% Offline. 100% Yours. No streaming No subscriptions No ads No tracking Import your music directly from the Files app and listen anytime, anywhere—even in airplane mode. What Makes Play ▷ Truly Different? Pro-Level Playback Tools Most players stop at play/pause. Play ▷ goes far beyond: A–B Looping – Perfect for musicians, DJs, transcription, and practice Playback Speed Control (0.75× – 2×) – Ideal for podcasts, learning, and analysis Per-Track Playback Settings – Each song remembers its own speed, volume, and start offset Sleep Timer – Fall asleep to music without worrying Bookmarks – Save precise timestamps and jump back instantly This is functionality usually found only in desktop audio software—now optimized for iOS. Stunning Visual Audio Experience Enjoy a real-time animated audio visualizer designed to be: Battery-friendly Smooth and cinematic Fully customizable Choose from multiple visual styles and intensities—or turn it off completely. Smart, Clean Library Management Favorites & smart queues Instant search (title, artist, filename) Metadata-aware playback Artwork extraction from audio files Non-destructive editing (your files stay untouched) Everything is fast, local, and private. Designed for iPhone & iPad Built with modern SwiftUI and optimized layouts: Mini player with full controls Beautiful Now Playing screen Native gestures and animations AirPlay & Bluetooth support Lock Screen & Control Center controls Feels at home on every Apple device. Privacy First. Always. No accounts No analytics No cloud sync No hidden data collection Your music never leaves your device. Who Is Play ▷ For? Music collectors with local libraries Audiophiles & purists Musicians & producers Language learners & students Travelers who need offline playback Anyone tired of subscription music apps If you care about control, quality, and ownership, this app is for you. One purchase. Unlimited listening. Play ▷ is built to be the best paid music player on the App Store—no compromises, no gimmicks.

About

SoundUp

Discover new music tailored to your taste through a swipeable feed and AI-powered recommendations. Explore curated playlists and instantly add songs to your Apple Music library.

Highlights
  • Swipeable music feed
  • AI-powered song suggestions
  • Curated music boxes
  • 30-second song previews
  • Direct Apple Music integration
  • Unlimited swipes with subscription
Features
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SoundUp is the fastest way to find music you actually like. Swipe through a feed built around your taste, hear a preview instantly, and add the ones you love to Apple Music. CREATE ANY FEED Describe what you want to hear — "underrated Travis Scott", "late night drives", "songs like Nikes" — and get a feed built around it. Type it or say it. Every day you also get four picks chosen from the artists you follow. NEVER MISS A DROP Follow your favorite artists and get notified the day their new album arrives. No digging, no checking. It finds you. SEARCH ANYTHING Look up any artist and see their full discography — top songs, albums, singles and EPs. Browse by genre, or scroll everything that released this week. BUILT AROUND WHAT YOU LIKE Every swipe teaches it something. Like a song and it leans in. Skip one and it moves on. The more you use it, the better it gets. SOUNDUP SUBSCRIPTION Unlimited swipes, every day. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Play ▷4 screens
SoundUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SoundUp at Free against Play ▷'s $0.99. Play ▷'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

SoundUp is free to download; Play ▷ costs $0.99 up front. SoundUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Play ▷ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Play ▷ versus SoundUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay ▷SoundUp
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1716.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB86 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEyeOS Store Inc.Rize Labs LLC

Customer experience

Play ▷

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

SoundUp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Play ▷

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SoundUp

Subscriptions2
  • Stream+3 Days trial$5.001 Month
  • Stream+$48.001 Year

Questions

Is Play ▷ free?
Play ▷ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundUp free?
SoundUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Play ▷ or SoundUp have ads?
Neither Play ▷ nor SoundUp shows ads.

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