LMPlayr vs Runtime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Runtime
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LMPlayr ships an update every 6 weeks, Runtime weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | LMPlayr | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jin Jung | oSCho |
In-app purchases
LMPlayr
No in-app purchases
Runtime
No in-app purchases









