LMPlayr vs AshMusic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LMPlayr
This app allows you to play your locally stored audio files on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and in your car via CarPlay. It supports various audio formats and offers robust playlist management and playback controls, all without requiring a streaming subscription.
- Import local audio files (MP3, FLAC, etc.)
- Apple Watch sync for standalone playback
- Create and manage playlists
- Full playback controls
- Background playback
- Offline listening
- CarPlay support
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LMPlayr is a local music player that lets you play your own audio files on your iPhone, iPhone Duo and Apple Watch — no streaming subscription required. Now with iPhone Duo support, CarPlay and a fresh Liquid Glass design! 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 (v2) 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
AshMusic
Enjoy a continuous music experience with a 24/7 online radio station featuring exclusive DJ mixes and curated playlists. This lightweight app offers high-quality audio streaming without requiring registration or downloads.
- 24/7 live music radio streaming
- Exclusive DJ mixes and curated playlists
- High-quality audio playback
- Lightweight and fast streaming
- No registration required
- No downloads or offline content
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Experience a nonstop music journey with our dedicated online radio station. Our app delivers 24/7 continuous music streaming curated by our team and collaborating DJs. From smooth mixes to high-energy sets, the station is designed to keep you connected to music all day and night. ### Features: * 24/7 live music radio streaming * Exclusive DJ mixes and curated playlists * High-quality audio playback * Lightweight and fast streaming experience * No registration required * No downloads or offline content This radio service was originally part of our Lalezar application and is now available as a dedicated standalone experience. We focus purely on delivering music — simple, clean, and uninterrupted. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sound of continuous music wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AshMusic at 15.1 against LMPlayr's 26.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LMPlayr against 5.0 for AshMusic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LMPlayr | AshMusic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jin Jung | Amir Ashrafi18746816830 |
Customer experience
LMPlayr
AshMusic
In-app purchases
LMPlayr
No in-app purchases
AshMusic
No in-app purchases









