# Plus Media Player vs Phonoria

The clearest difference is rating: Phonoria at 5.0 against Plus Media Player's 4.3. Plus Media Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phonoria sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Plus Media Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phonoria holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plus Media Player has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Plus Media Player ships an update every 5 days, Phonoria every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plus Media Player | Phonoria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-media-player/id6767406309/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonoria/id6771007670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Harrington](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875721754) | [akira kawakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893576295) |

## What reviewers say

### Plus Media Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-media-player/id6767406309)

This app allows you to play and edit local audio and video files, create custom ringtones, and manage your music library. It offers advanced editing tools, customizable themes, and seamless integration with Apple Music.

**Highlights:** Music editor and ringtone maker, Trim, speed change, fade, and EQ audio, Customizable themes and colors, Plays local MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, Syncs with Apple Music and iTunes purchases, Playlist and favorites management, Full-screen player with lyrics and A-B repeat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phonoria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonoria/id6771007670)

This music player unifies local files, iCloud Drive, and Apple Music into a single library. It features an A-B loop function ideal for practice, transcription, or enjoying specific song sections. Enjoy offline playback and customizable appearance options.

**Highlights:** Unified music library (local, iCloud, Apple Music), A-B loop for precise section repetition, Folder selection for local and cloud files, Offline playback, Customizable app icons and appearance, Playback controls (Lock Screen, Control Center)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sushi Tip | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plus Media Player free?

Plus Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phonoria free?

Phonoria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plus Media Player or Phonoria?

Phonoria is rated higher. Plus Media Player averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Phonoria averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Plus Media Player or Phonoria have ads?

Neither Plus Media Player nor Phonoria shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plus Media Player or Phonoria?

Plus Media Player ships an update every 5 days, and Phonoria every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plus Media Player was updated on October 14, 2026 and Phonoria on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*