Comparison

Plus Media Player vs Wavecore

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

Head to head
About

Plus Media Player

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
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+media is a clean, fast player for the music and video you actually own — now with a full music editor built in, so any song in your library can become a custom ringtone, text tone, or just a perfectly trimmed clip. Drop MP3s and MP4s into iCloud Drive (or any folder on your iPhone), point +media at it, and your library is ready. No subscription. No ads. No tracking. MUSIC EDITOR & RINGTONE MAKER (NEW) • Trim any song with IN/OUT handles on the waveform — pinch to zoom for sample-precise edits, drag to scrub • Change speed without changing the pitch (0.5× to 2×) • Fade in, fade out, and adjust the level • Quick-trim presets for 30s text tones and 40s ringtones • 3-band EQ — low, mid, and high rotary knobs • Reverb with five room presets: Room, Hall, Plate, Chamber, Cathedral • Peak Normalize: one-tap loudness boost to just under 0 dBFS • Loop your edit 2× or 3× to extend a short clip • Stereo VU meter, live peak dB readout, and a clip LED so you see exactly what's coming out • A/B compare and full effects bypass for instant before/after • Export as M4A back to your library, or as M4R and send to GarageBand to install as a ringtone or text tone MAKE IT YOURS • Customize every color — background, text, accent, and buttons — in Settings • Your theme syncs across iPhone and iPad via iCloud • Titles stay readable on any background you choose LOCAL FIRST • Plays MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, AIFF, FLAC — anything iOS can decode • Reads ID3, iTunes, and common metadata tags for artist, album, and artwork • Auto-groups your library by album • Sort by title, artist, album, or date added • Edit track and album tags — title, artist, album, artwork — right on your files IMPORT & SYNC • Open in +media: send audio and video straight from Files, AirDrop, or any share sheet • Sync over Wi-Fi with the +downloads desktop app • Import and export M3U playlists APPLE MUSIC, TOO • Connect Apple Music and your iTunes-purchased songs appear alongside your local files • One unified queue across local and Apple Music • An Apple Music subscription is not required to play songs you already own PLAYLISTS AND FAVORITES • Build playlists from your unified library • Heart any track to add it to Favorites • Playlists and Favorites sync across your iPhone and iPad via iCloud NOW PLAYING DONE RIGHT • Full-screen player with album artwork and scrubber • A-B Repeat: loop any section of a track • Time-synced lyrics • Lock-screen, Control Center, and CarPlay support • AirPlay 2 to any compatible speaker, Apple TV, or HomePod • Sleep timer with countdown or end-of-track modes • Reorderable Up Next queue SHARE • Turn a moment from a track into an animated video clip with a waveform • Share a track card or clip straight to Instagram Stories VIDEO TOO • Drop MP4s next to your music files • Tap to watch in a clean full-screen player MADE FOR PRIVACY • No analytics SDKs, no ad networks, no third-party servers • Crash and performance reports stay on your device — nothing is uploaded • Privacy Policy link in Settings REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17 or later • Optional: Apple Music subscription for streaming, iCloud Drive for syncing files between devices Built by one person who believes you should own your music.

About

Wavecore

This premium Hi-Fi audio player offers a refined listening experience with advanced playback features, extensive audio customization, and a beautifully designed interface. It allows users to personalize their music collection, edit track metadata, and enjoy high-quality audio formats.

Highlights
  • Premium Hi-Fi audio playback
  • Support for high-quality audio formats
  • Powerful equalizer and audio effects
  • Advanced audio customization
  • Customizable themes
  • Edit track metadata, artwork, and lyrics
  • Organize and personalize music collection
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Rediscover your music with Wavecore — a premium Hi-Fi audio player designed for listeners who value sound quality, elegant design, and complete control over their music experience. Enjoy a refined listening experience with powerful playback features, advanced audio customization, and a beautifully crafted interface made for music enthusiasts. Wavecore brings your music library to life with: • Premium Hi-Fi audio playback • Support for high-quality audio formats • Powerful equalizer and audio effects • Advanced audio customization controls • Beautiful customizable themes • Edit track metadata, artwork, and lyrics • Organize and personalize your music collection Designed for those who appreciate every detail of their favorite tracks, Wavecore combines precision, simplicity, and a modern interface to deliver a premium listening experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plus Media Player3 screens
Wavecore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wavecore at 5.0 against Plus Media Player's 4.2. Wavecore also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Plus Media Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Wavecore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Plus Media Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wavecore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plus Media Player ships an update every 5 days, Wavecore daily. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plus Media Player versus Wavecore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlus Media PlayerWavecore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua HarringtonValerii Lubenets

Customer experience

Plus Media Player

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Wavecore

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plus Media Player

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wavecore

Subscriptions1
  • Wavecore Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Wavecore Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Plus Media Player free?
Plus Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wavecore free?
Wavecore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plus Media Player or Wavecore?
Wavecore is rated higher. Plus Media Player averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Wavecore averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Plus Media Player or Wavecore have ads?
Neither Plus Media Player nor Wavecore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plus Media Player or Wavecore?
Plus Media Player ships an update every 5 days, and Wavecore daily. Most recently, Plus Media Player was updated on September 18, 2026 and Wavecore on September 22, 2026.

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