Comparison

LMPlayr vs Runtime

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

Head to head
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

About

Runtime

Features
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Your music. On your wrist. Completely offline. Runtime is the simplest way to play your own music on your Apple Watch — no account to create, no subscription to pay, and nothing that ever touches the internet. Load the songs you already own, create playlists for your runs, send them to your watch, and head out with nothing but your wrist. Built for runners, walkers, and anyone who'd rather leave the phone at home. WHY RUNTIME No account — never sign up, log in, or hand over an email. No subscription — no monthly fee, no premium wall, no upsells. Fully offline — no servers; no Wi-Fi or cellular needed to sync or play. Nothing leaves your device — no tracking, no ads, no analytics. Zero bytes collected. MADE FOR THE RUN Take only your Apple Watch — your phone can stay home. Big, glanceable controls: play, pause, skip, back. A clean, distraction-free terminal-style interface that's easy to read mid-stride. GOOD TO KNOW Runtime plays music you already own. It's a player, not a streaming service, and doesn't include a catalog of songs. Audio plays to your Bluetooth headphones through your Apple Watch. No noise. No tracking. No subscription. Just your music, fully offline.

Screenshots

LMPlayr4 screens
Runtime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Runtime at weekly against LMPlayr's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LMPlayr ships an update every 6 weeks, Runtime weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LMPlayr versus Runtime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLMPlayrRuntime
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJin JungoSCho

In-app purchases

None

LMPlayr

No in-app purchases

None

Runtime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LMPlayr free?
LMPlayr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runtime free?
Runtime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LMPlayr or Runtime have ads?
Neither LMPlayr nor Runtime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LMPlayr or Runtime?
LMPlayr ships an update every 6 weeks, and Runtime weekly. Most recently, LMPlayr was updated on October 24, 2026 and Runtime on October 24, 2026.

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