Resonova vs APlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Resonova
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Resonova helps you stay on top of podcasts without losing your place. Browse a live catalog, follow the shows you care about, and build queues that match how you actually listen. Whether you want the newest episode right away or want to start a long-running series from the beginning, Resonova gives you clear control over your library, playback, and offline listening. Features: - Newest-first, oldest-first, and from-scratch listening modes - Offline downloads for episodes you want to keep with you - Background audio for listening while you work, walk, or commute - Fast search and discovery across a live podcast catalog - Favorites and library tools to keep follow-ups manageable - Timestamped episode notes so you can save important moments - Sleep timer, playback speed, and chapter support when available - On-device recommendations built from local listening signals - A clean playback experience with up-next controls and progress memory Resonova is built for people who want more than a simple play button. It is for catching up on deep archives, keeping a steady routine with daily shows, and managing offline listening with less friction. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
APlayer
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APlayer is a clean, focused player for music you already own. Import your audio files, mount a folder, or connect your own WebDAV server. FEATURES • Lyrics and sleep timer • Background audio with lock-screen controls • Browse by song, album, artist, and playlist • Favorites and recently played • Light and dark appearance WEBDAV MUSIC LIBRARY (PREMIUM) • Connect a NAS or any WebDAV server • Stream directly — no need to sync the whole library first • Reads tags and embedded artwork from remote files • Works with self-signed certificates (fingerprint confirmed on first connect) • Download individual tracks for offline listening INTERNET RADIO (PREMIUM) • Add any HLS or HTTP live stream URL • Background playback, lock-screen controls, favorites • Queue stations alongside your local tracks • Import M3U and PLS station lists SUPPORTED FORMATS MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, APE, WavPack, Musepack, TTA, TAK, DSD (DSF/DFF), WMA, Matroska Premium features are a single one-time purchase (APlayer Pro Lifetime). No subscription. Family Sharing supported. No account. No ads. No tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APlayer at none against Resonova's 2. APlayer also leads on device support. Resonova's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price 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. Resonova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. APlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Resonova | APlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pippinware LLC | 源 李 |
In-app purchases
Resonova
- Resonova Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Resonova Plus Annual$29.991 Year
APlayer
No in-app purchases









