Comparison

Plinth Player vs Jerry's Simple MP3

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

Head to head
About

Plinth Player

Features
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Plinth puts your own music library in your pocket. If you run Emby or Jellyfin — or someone in your life does — Plinth is the native iPhone app that connects straight to your server. No re-uploading your collection to someone else's cloud. No subscription to listen to music you already own. Just your library, the way you organised it, wherever you go. Stream or take it offline Play anything on your server over Wi-Fi or cellular, or download albums, playlists, and podcast episodes to your iPhone for the gym, the plane, or the subway. Downloads are yours to keep until you remove them, and Plinth shows you exactly what's stored and how much space it's using. Built for real libraries • Browse by album, artist, song, or playlist • High-quality playback, including lossless FLAC and ALAC • Create playlists in the app — they sync back to your Emby server • Podcast shows and episodes alongside your music • A Home screen that surfaces your playlists and recent listening • Clean offline mode with a clear banner when you're off-network Your server, your rules Plinth talks directly to your own Emby or Jellyfin instance. Your music never passes through our servers — we don't have any. Sign in with your existing server account and you're listening in seconds. Connect over HTTPS for a secure link, or your local network at home. Made for everyone in the house Whether you run a full home-lab NAS or you're just signing into a family member's server, Plinth keeps the setup simple: enter your server address, sign in, and play. Private by design No ads. No tracking. No account with us. Plinth connects only to the server you tell it to. Read our privacy policy at https://www.zielsdorfsolutions.com/plinth/privacy. Plinth is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Emby LLC or the Jellyfin project. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Jerry's Simple MP3

Features
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Simple MP3 is a fast, beautiful local music player built for real listening — on your iPhone, iPad, and in the car. NO STREAMING ACCOUNT REQUIRED Play the audio already on your device. Your library stays private on your phone. PLAYLISTS THAT FEEL FAMILIAR • Create and manage playlists with ease • Liked Songs and Recently Played built in • Add to playlist and queue from any track • Same collections available when you play on the road MADE FOR THE DASH • Browse Playlists, Jellyfin Offline, Albums, Artists, Songs, and Recently Played from a compatible car display • Steering-wheel and Now Playing controls • Dark, high-contrast “car night” UI designed for night driving JELLYFIN OFFLINE SYNC • Connect to your Jellyfin server (LAN or manual URL) • Download tracks for offline play • Offline library works in the app and on the road • Optional Wi‑Fi-only downloads MADE FOR THE ROAD • Drive Mode — oversized controls and one-tap resume • Resume last session (queue + position) • Mini player + immersive Now Playing • Auto Drive Mode when a car display connects (optional) IMPORT & TOOLS • Quick Connect — upload audio over your local Wi‑Fi from another device • YouTube → Audio — look up titles and import files you already have (App Store–safe workflow) • Search, library browser (songs, albums, artists, folders), shuffle & repeat FAST & POLISHED • Instant library from cache • Deep violet night theme with electric teal accents • Light theme available in Settings PERMISSIONS • Media Library — scan and play local music • Network — Jellyfin sync and Quick Connect only (optional) • Local network — discover servers and LAN uploads Simple MP3 is free of streaming clutter. Your files. Your playlists. Your car.

Screenshots

Plinth Player4 screens
Jerry's Simple MP34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jerry's Simple MP3 at none against Plinth Player's 2. Jerry's Simple MP3 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Plinth Player's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Plinth Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Jerry's Simple MP3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plinth Player ships an update monthly, Jerry's Simple MP3 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Plinth Player versus Jerry's Simple MP3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlinth PlayerJerry's Simple MP3
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZielsdorf Solutions LLCKarpiLabs LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Plinth Player

Subscriptions1
  • Plinth Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plinth Lifetime$9.99
None

Jerry's Simple MP3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plinth Player free?
Plinth Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jerry's Simple MP3 free?
Jerry's Simple MP3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plinth Player or Jerry's Simple MP3 have ads?
Neither Plinth Player nor Jerry's Simple MP3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plinth Player or Jerry's Simple MP3?
Plinth Player ships an update monthly, and Jerry's Simple MP3 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plinth Player was updated on October 15, 2026 and Jerry's Simple MP3 on October 9, 2026.

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