Comparison

S vs LMPlayr

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

Head to head
About

S

This app is a polyphonic synthesizer that works with specific hardware. It offers a variety of sound engines, filters, and effects for creating unique audio textures. Advanced modulation options and a flexible routing system allow for deep sound design.

Highlights
  • Dual engine slots per voice
  • Multiple sound flavors (analog, wavetable, FM, speech)
  • Classic and Modern filter modes
  • Advanced FX rack
  • Two free-routing LFOs
  • Unified mod matrix
  • Standalone, AU, and AUv3 formats
Features
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s-2 is a polyphonic synthesizer designed to work with the Roland AIRA Compact S-1. ENGINE Each voice runs two parallel engine slots that mix together. Pick a sound flavor per slot, including: • Classic analog — saw, square, sub, noise, pulse-width • Wavetable • FM • Speech • Chord • Plucked string FILTER AND FX Classic mode runs a vintage-style ladder filter into a simple Delay → Chorus → Reverb chain. Modern mode swaps in a multi-mode SVF (LP / BP / HP) followed by a 3-slot Advanced FX rack with Bitcrusher, Drive, Flanger, Phaser, Auto-Filter, Tape Delay, Plate Reverb and Chorus. MODULATION Two free-routing LFOs (sine / triangle / saw / square / random / noise, with optional clock-sync), a dedicated filter envelope with two destination slots, and a unified mod matrix dialog that visualizes every routing in one place. Click any knob in Learn mode to assign — no digging through menus. FORMATS • Standalone for iOS • Audio Unit (AU) for Logic Pro and other AU hosts • AUv3 plugin for iPad / iPhone in AUM, GarageBand, Cubasis and more - s-2 is an independent third-party application. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Roland Corporation. "Roland", "AIRA", "AIRA Compact", and "S-1" are trademarks of Roland Corporation, used here only to describe MIDI compatibility between this app and that hardware.

About

LMPlayr

Play your personal audio files on iPhone and Apple Watch without a streaming subscription. Import various audio formats, manage playlists, and enjoy offline listening with full playback controls. Supports CarPlay for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Import MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, and more
  • Sync music to Apple Watch for standalone playback
  • Create and manage custom playlists
  • Full playback controls including shuffle and repeat
  • Background playback on iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Offline listening without internet connection
  • CarPlay support
Features
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LMPlayr is a local music player that lets you play your own audio files on your iPhone and Apple Watch — no streaming subscription required. Now with CarPlay! FEATURES • Import Your Music Import MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, and Opus files directly from the iOS Files app. Your music stays on your device. • Apple Watch Sync Wirelessly sync your music library to your Apple Watch and listen without your iPhone. Your watch becomes a standalone music player. • Playlist Management Create, edit, and organize playlists. Add and remove songs, reorder tracks, and manage your library however you like. • Full Playback Controls Play, pause, skip, and rewind. Shuffle your entire library or a single playlist. Repeat modes: Off, Repeat One, and Repeat All. • Native Volume Control Use the Digital Crown on Apple Watch for system volume control. Works seamlessly with Bluetooth headphones. • Background Playback Continue listening even when the app is in the background on both iPhone and Apple Watch. • Offline Listening All synced music is stored locally on your device — no internet connection needed after sync. PRO version separately available with these features: • 10-Band Equalizer • Synced Lyrics • Sleep Timer • Crossfade & Gapless Playback • iCloud Cloud Sync • Library Search • ReplayGain Volume Normalization (v1.1) • Cover Art & Metadata Editing (v1.2) LMPlayr works entirely offline with your own music files. No ads. No tracking. No account required. If you enjoy LMPlayr, consider supporting development at buymeacoffee.com/jjenterprises

Screenshots

S3 screens
LMPlayr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LMPlayr at 100% against S's 0%. LMPlayr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). S's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LMPlayr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of S's written reviews are positive against 100% of LMPlayr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
S versus LMPlayr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSLMPlayr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathias KirkerødJin Jung

Customer experience

S

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

LMPlayr

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

S

No in-app purchases

None

LMPlayr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S free?
S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LMPlayr free?
LMPlayr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, S or LMPlayr?
LMPlayr is rated higher. S averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while LMPlayr averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do S or LMPlayr have ads?
Neither S nor LMPlayr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S or LMPlayr?
S ships an update every 6 weeks, and LMPlayr every 6 weeks. Most recently, S was updated on October 12, 2026 and LMPlayr on October 8, 2026.

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