Comparison

RetroTune vs RequestPlayer

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

Head to head
About

RetroTune

Features
Currently charting
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RetroTune is a music player for iOS and macOS, built for retro game music. With support for NSF, SPC, VGM, and many other chiptune formats, you can enjoy those classic sounds anytime, anywhere. ■ Wide Format Support - NSF / NSFe (NES) - SPC (SNES) - GBS (Game Boy) - VGM / VGZ / S98 (FM sound) - HES / AY / KSS / SAP, and more - MP3 ■ Manage Your Whole Collection Import ZIP, 7z, and RAR / RSN archives directly while preserving their folder structure. Reference files straight from the Files app or iCloud to save space on your device. ■ Build Playlists as You Listen Even with collections of dozens of tracks per file, you can star the tracks you like while listening, then save them together as a playlist later. ■ Comfortable Playback - A full-screen player that shows track info while you listen - Background playback support - A mini player you can control from any screen

About

RequestPlayer

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RequestPlayer is a music player that lets you enjoy Apple Music together through song requests and likes. Create a party room, choose whether guests can search for songs freely or select from your recommendations, and invite your guests. Add recommendations from Apple Music playlists, albums, or artists. When free search is enabled, you can start without adding recommendations. Share a link or QR code so anyone can join and request songs—no app installation or Apple Music subscription required, and guests can participate from devices other than iPhone. You can play songs in request order, by number of likes, or arrange the queue manually. Guests can also like their favorite songs in addition to making requests. You can even allow guests to search Apple Music freely and request songs beyond the preselected collection. From the past-parties option on the home screen, you can view reports for your past party rooms, including the most-liked songs and requested tracks. After requests close, guests can also view a “Today’s Playlist” page featuring the songs that were played. This page remains available for 24 hours after the session ends. Apple Music users can add the played songs to their library as a playlist. All features in the app are available for free. Optional in-app purchases are available if you’d like to support the development of RequestPlayer. Please note that an active Apple Music subscription is required to play music through the app. 【Key Features】 • Easily create a party room by choosing its name and request mode. Add up to 100 recommended songs. You can have one active room at a time. • Share your request room with a link or QR code. Up to 10 guests can join each room. • Guests can send song requests and likes directly from their web browser—no app installation or Apple Music subscription required. In newly created rooms, each guest can have up to 3 requests waiting by default. When one of their requested songs starts playing, they can add another. There is no lifetime request limit. Rooms created with older app versions keep their original request rules. Likes remain unlimited. • Play songs in request order, by number of likes, or arrange the queue manually. • Switch to Music Focus Mode with a single tap. • After the party, use the report feature to review popular songs and guest requests. • Guests can view “Today’s Playlist” for 24 hours after the party ends, check which songs were played, and save them as an Apple Music playlist. 【Perfect For】 • House parties with friends and family • Background music at events and social gatherings • Choosing music for road trips and travel 【Important Information】 • Music playback is provided through Apple Music. Please use the app in accordance with the Apple Music terms and conditions. • The host must have an active Apple Music subscription and an internet connection to play music. • Guests can participate without an Apple Music subscription or installing the app. • Apple Music is a trademark of Apple Inc. RequestPlayer is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by Apple Inc.

Screenshots

RetroTune4 screens
RequestPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RequestPlayer at Free against RetroTune's $1.99. RequestPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). RetroTune's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RequestPlayer is free to download; RetroTune costs $1.99 up front. RequestPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RetroTune asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RetroTune ships an update every 4 days, RequestPlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 3 level
RetroTune versus RequestPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroTuneRequestPlayer
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.218.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTsuyoshi TerasakiKenji Shimura

In-app purchases

None

RetroTune

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RequestPlayer

One-time1
  • Development Supporter$4.99

Questions

Is RetroTune free?
RetroTune costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RequestPlayer free?
RequestPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RetroTune or RequestPlayer have ads?
Neither RetroTune nor RequestPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RetroTune or RequestPlayer?
RetroTune ships an update every 4 days, and RequestPlayer weekly. Most recently, RetroTune was updated on October 3, 2026 and RequestPlayer on October 12, 2026.

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