Comparison

GridPlayer vs Sylvakru

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

Head to head
About

GridPlayer

Features
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GridPlayer - Music Player is a music player designed for personal music collections. Whether your music is stored in local folders on your iPhone, WebDAV, NAS, or private servers such as Emby, Jellyfin, Navidrome, Subsonic, and WordPress, GridPlayer helps you build a unified, organized, and long-lasting personal music library. ā–  Unified Music Sources GridPlayer supports multiple music sources, including local music import, WebDAV connections, and media servers such as Emby, Jellyfin, Navidrome, Subsonic, and WordPress. Songs, albums, and artists from different sources can be automatically merged into a single music library, reducing the need to switch between services. ā–  Supports Multiple Audio Formats Supports popular audio formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, and AAC, allowing both local collections and private server music to play smoothly. ā–  Smarter Library Organization GridPlayer automatically detects duplicate songs across different music sources and prioritizes versions with better audio quality and more complete metadata. You can also organize artists, collect albums, create playlists, customize playlist covers, and edit artist artwork based on your preferences. ā–  Music Metadata Parsing Local music and WebDAV sources support automatic parsing of song titles, artists, albums, artwork, and lyrics. After importing, your music becomes more than just files — it becomes a fully browsable library organized by songs, albums, artists, and years. ā–  Cross-Source Personal Data Favorites, playlists, and playback history can be associated across different music sources whenever possible. When switching servers or music sources, your listening habits and library organization remain as consistent as possible. ā–  iCloud Multi-Device Sync Supports syncing favorites, playlists, and personal data through iCloud, keeping your music experience consistent across devices. ā–  Smart Era Classification & Recommendations GridPlayer can automatically categorize songs by release era, helping you quickly revisit music from different periods of your collection. The app also generates personalized recommendations based on your favorites and listening history, helping you rediscover your library. ā–  Offline & Cached Playback Remote music can be cached to reduce interruptions caused by unstable network connections. Ideal for commuting, traveling, or unstable local network environments. ā–  Equalizer & Playback Experience Built-in equalizer support allows you to adjust sound output based on headphones, speakers, or personal listening preferences. The player also supports playback queue, recently played, favorites management, continuous playback, background playback, and lock screen controls for a smoother listening experience. ā–  Lightweight Modern Interface GridPlayer features a clean and intuitive interface focused on music playback, library organization, and personal collections. It is not a streaming platform, but a player designed for people who truly own and manage their music. Terms of Use (EULA): https://garycny.github.io/gridplayer-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://garycny.github.io/gridplayer-legal/privacy.html

About

Sylvakru

Features
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Key Features: • Play local music • Stream music from self-hosted services, including Navidrome, WebDAV, Emby and Feiniu Music • Support a wide range of audio formats, including FLAC, MP3, AAC, WAV, and more • Beautiful and responsive playback interface • Customize app fonts and appearance • Built-in 10-band equalizer • Home Screen widgets

Screenshots

GridPlayer4 screens
Sylvakru4 screens

Verdict

The call

GridPlayer and Sylvakru are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. GridPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sylvakru sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridPlayer ships an update weekly, Sylvakru every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GridPlayer versus Sylvakru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridPlayerSylvakru
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
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In-app purchases

3 purchases

GridPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership1 Month trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • GridPlayer Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

Sylvakru

One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is GridPlayer free?
GridPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sylvakru free?
Sylvakru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GridPlayer or Sylvakru have ads?
Neither GridPlayer nor Sylvakru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridPlayer or Sylvakru?
GridPlayer ships an update weekly, and Sylvakru every 8 days. Most recently, GridPlayer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sylvakru on October 28, 2026.

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