Comparison

Rum Tum vs Big Player Audio

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

Head to head
About

Rum Tum

Features
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Upload any type of audio file and listen to them and organize them into playlists.

About

Big Player Audio

Features
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Big Player Audio is the simplest way to play your own audio files — designed from the ground up for use while driving. No tiny controls. No clutter. No sign-ups. Just big, easy-to-hit buttons and your audio. BIG BUTTONS, BY DESIGN The Play/Pause button is huge and the skip controls are oversized, so you can start, stop, and skip with a glance instead of fumbling with your phone. PLAYS YOUR FILES Big Player Audio plays audio you already have. Pick one file or a whole folder straight from the Files app — MP3, M4A, and more — and it's ready to go. PICKS UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Every file remembers exactly where you stopped. Close the app, lock your phone, even restart it — when you come back, Big Player Audio resumes the same track at the same spot. Perfect for long recordings and audiobooks. QUICK SKIP CONTROLS Jump back or ahead by 5 or 10 seconds, or move between tracks — all with large, dedicated buttons. KEEPS PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND Audio continues when your phone is locked or you switch apps, with full controls on the Lock Screen and your car's CarPlay display. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Big Player Audio collects nothing. There are no accounts, no ads, and no internet connection required. Your files stay on your device. FEATURES • Oversized Play/Pause built for hands-free, eyes-on-the-road use • Play audio files directly from the Files app • Resume each file exactly where you left off • Skip back/forward 5s and 10s • Previous / Next track controls • Draggable timeline with elapsed and remaining time • Background playback with Lock Screen and CarPlay controls • No ads, no tracking, no account needed

Screenshots

Rum Tum3 screens
Big Player Audio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Rum Tum at 3 against Big Player Audio's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Rum Tum versus Big Player Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRum TumBig Player Audio
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam BlackmanEsmail El-shekeil

In-app purchases

None

Rum Tum

No in-app purchases

None

Big Player Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rum Tum free?
Rum Tum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Player Audio free?
Big Player Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rum Tum or Big Player Audio have ads?
Neither Rum Tum nor Big Player Audio shows ads.

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