Comparison

Miryam vs GridPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Miryam

Features
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Discover, preview, and remember your favorite songs across every Apple device. Miryam taps Apple's iTunes Search catalog to bring fast song search, 30-second previews, and album browsing to your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, CarPlay display, and Apple Vision Pro — all from one app. Your search history and recently played tracks are cached on-device, so your library stays at hand even without a connection. KEY FEATURES • Search every song in Apple's iTunes catalog • Tap to play 30-second previews • Browse complete album track listings • Recently played history, automatically saved • Offline-first caching — no internet, no problem • Native experience on iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV, CarPlay, and Vision Pro

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. ā–  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. ā–  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. ā–  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. ā–  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. ā–  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. ā–  iCloud Multi-Device Sync Supports syncing favorites, playlists, and personal data through iCloud, keeping your music experience consistent across devices. ā–  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. ā–  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. ā–  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. ā–  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

Miryam3 screens
GridPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Miryam at none against GridPlayer's 3. Miryam also leads on device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads 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. GridPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Miryam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Miryam versus GridPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiryamGridPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRafael da Silva Ferreira鹏 唐

In-app purchases

None

Miryam

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 Miryam free?
Miryam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridPlayer free?
GridPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Miryam or GridPlayer have ads?
Neither Miryam nor GridPlayer shows ads.

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