Comparison

Muse Audio Player vs GridPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Muse Audio Player

This app provides a clean, music-first experience for playing your downloaded audio collection. It focuses on your library without ads or distractions, offering intuitive browsing and playback controls.

Highlights
  • Plays downloaded music
  • Browse by playlist, artist, album, song
  • Alphabetical scrubber
  • Lock screen playback controls
  • AirPlay support
Features
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Muse is an alternative music library player. Minimalist and music-first, Muse plays your collection without unnecessary noise. No ads, no rogue suggestions, no social layer—just your music. Muse is designed for your collection if you... - Have music downloaded on your device - Use Apple Music and add albums or songs to your library - Have a large, well-organized collection you care about Muse is not a fit if you... - Only stream from the Apple Music catalog without adding music to your library - Want to browse or search the full Apple Music catalog Core features include... - Browsing by playlist, artist, album, or song - Quick alphabetical scrubber for large libraries - Full playback controls from the lock screen and Control Center - AirPlay support

About

GridPlayer

Features
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GridPlayer - Music Player is a music player designed for personal music collections. Whether your music is stored in local folders on your iPhone, WebDAV, NAS, or private servers such as Emby, Jellyfin, Navidrome, Subsonic, and WordPress, GridPlayer helps you build a unified, organized, and long-lasting personal music library. ■ Unified Music Sources GridPlayer supports multiple music sources, including local music import, WebDAV connections, and media servers such as Emby, Jellyfin, Navidrome, Subsonic, and WordPress. Songs, albums, and artists from different sources can be automatically merged into a single music library, reducing the need to switch between services. ■ Supports Multiple Audio Formats Supports popular audio formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, and AAC, allowing both local collections and private server music to play smoothly. ■ Smarter Library Organization GridPlayer automatically detects duplicate songs across different music sources and prioritizes versions with better audio quality and more complete metadata. You can also organize artists, collect albums, create playlists, customize playlist covers, and edit artist artwork based on your preferences. ■ Music Metadata Parsing Local music and WebDAV sources support automatic parsing of song titles, artists, albums, artwork, and lyrics. After importing, your music becomes more than just files — it becomes a fully browsable library organized by songs, albums, artists, and years. ■ Cross-Source Personal Data Favorites, playlists, and playback history can be associated across different music sources whenever possible. When switching servers or music sources, your listening habits and library organization remain as consistent as possible. ■ iCloud Multi-Device Sync Supports syncing favorites, playlists, and personal data through iCloud, keeping your music experience consistent across devices. ■ Smart Era Classification & Recommendations GridPlayer can automatically categorize songs by release era, helping you quickly revisit music from different periods of your collection. The app also generates personalized recommendations based on your favorites and listening history, helping you rediscover your library. ■ Offline & Cached Playback Remote music can be cached to reduce interruptions caused by unstable network connections. Ideal for commuting, traveling, or unstable local network environments. ■ Equalizer & Playback Experience Built-in equalizer support allows you to adjust sound output based on headphones, speakers, or personal listening preferences. The player also supports playback queue, recently played, favorites management, continuous playback, background playback, and lock screen controls for a smoother listening experience. ■ Lightweight Modern Interface GridPlayer features a clean and intuitive interface focused on music playback, library organization, and personal collections. It is not a streaming platform, but a player designed for people who truly own and manage their music. Terms of Use (EULA): https://garycny.github.io/gridplayer-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://garycny.github.io/gridplayer-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Muse Audio Player3 screens
GridPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Muse Audio Player at none against GridPlayer's 3. GridPlayer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. GridPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Muse Audio Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Muse Audio Player ships an update every 5 months, GridPlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Muse Audio Player versus GridPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuse Audio PlayerGridPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAustin Turner鹏 唐

In-app purchases

None

Muse Audio Player

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GridPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership1 Month trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • GridPlayer Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Muse Audio Player free?
Muse Audio Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridPlayer free?
GridPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Muse Audio Player or GridPlayer have ads?
Neither Muse Audio Player nor GridPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Muse Audio Player or GridPlayer?
Muse Audio Player ships an update every 5 months, and GridPlayer weekly. Most recently, Muse Audio Player was updated on November 5, 2026 and GridPlayer on October 31, 2026.

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