Comparison

Phonoria vs Soundly

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

Head to head
About

Phonoria

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
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Phonoria brings local folders, iCloud Drive files, your Apple Music library, and purchased or imported songs on your iPhone into one music player. Set A-B markers to repeat only the part you need — great for practice, transcribing, language learning, or savoring a favorite section. [Good for] · Musicians, singers, and language learners who need to repeat a phrase or chorus · Anyone who wants to endlessly loop a favorite line of a favorite song · People who manage their own audio folders and want to play them directly · Listeners who prefer keeping music files local instead of streaming · iCloud Drive users who want their cloud audio as a real library · Anyone who wants Apple Music library songs and purchased music next to local files [Features] · Folder selection — pick a folder in iCloud Drive or local storage and Phonoria scans it into a library · Apple Music library — show and play songs you have added to your library alongside local files (Apple Music subscription required) · Purchased or imported songs — play DRM-free music stored on your iPhone without a subscription · A-B Loop — set start point A and end point B, repeat any section with a smooth crossfade · Playback modes: Repeat Track / Repeat All / Shuffle / Single Track · Browse by Songs, Albums, Artists, and Playlists · Search across songs, albums, and artists · Embedded album artwork · One-tap download for cloud-only files in iCloud Drive · Lock Screen, Control Center, and Live Activity playback controls · A new default icon plus 10 classic alternate icons; choose the icon/accent and Light/Dark appearance independently · Output volume limit for loud files on CarPlay or external speakers · Supports m4a, mp3, wav, flac, and aac [Privacy] Music files are read from the folder you choose. No account, login, or upload required. Phonoria works fully offline. DRM-protected songs, unsupported formats, files not downloaded to the device, or Apple Music catalog songs not added to your library may not be playable.

About

Soundly

Features
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Soundly es el reproductor de música perfecto para escuchar tus canciones directamente desde tu iPhone y iPad, sin conexión y sin complicaciones. Importa tu música y disfrútala con una interfaz rápida, limpia y fácil de usar. Soundly organiza tu biblioteca automáticamente y te da el control total de tu experiencia musical. CARACTERÍSTICAS PRINCIPALES • Reproduce tu música guardada en el dispositivo, sin necesidad de internet. • Importa archivos de audio desde la app Archivos o compartiéndolos desde otras apps. • Reproducción en segundo plano: sigue escuchando con la pantalla bloqueada. • Controles en la pantalla de bloqueo y el Centro de Control. • Biblioteca organizada por canciones, álbumes, artistas y carpetas. • Crea y edita tus propias listas de reproducción. • Búsqueda rápida en toda tu colección. • Compatible con los formatos más populares: MP3, AAC, M4A, WAV, FLAC y más. • Carátulas e información de tus canciones. • Diseño moderno con modo claro y oscuro. Tu música siempre contigo, lista para sonar donde quieras.

Screenshots

Phonoria4 screens
Soundly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soundly at none against Phonoria's 3. Soundly also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). Phonoria's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Phonoria versus Soundly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonoriaSoundly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerakira kawakamiFeliciano Jimenez

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Phonoria

One-time3
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Lunch Tip$3.99
  • Sushi Tip$6.99
None

Soundly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phonoria free?
Phonoria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Soundly free?
Soundly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phonoria or Soundly have ads?
Soundly shows ads; Phonoria does not.
Which is updated more often, Phonoria or Soundly?
Phonoria ships an update every 3 weeks, and Soundly every 3 weeks. Most recently, Phonoria was updated on October 25, 2026 and Soundly on October 31, 2026.

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