LynkPlayer vs BeatPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LynkPlayer
This app allows private local playback of audio and video files. It offers robust sound customization with a 10-band equalizer and volume boost, along with convenient playback controls and import options from various sources.
- Offline audio and video playback
- Import from Files, Photos, WiFi, links, Google Drive
- 10-band equalizer and volume boost
- Playlist creation and library management
- Background playback and lock screen controls
- Sleep timer and queue controls
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LynkPlayer is an offline music and video player for listeners who want private local playback and stronger sound control. Import audio and video from Files, Photos, WiFi Transfer, direct audio links, or Google Drive. Build local playlists, browse by songs and artists, and keep your library on your device. Tune playback with a 10-band equalizer, presets, and volume boost up to 300%. Enjoy a polished dark now playing screen, queue controls, repeat, shuffle, sleep timer, background playback, lock screen controls, headset controls, Bluetooth, and car audio support. Bring your own files. Play offline. Shape the sound your way.
BeatPlay
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Your music is yours. BeatPlay puts it on your iPhone and Apple Watch — without streaming, without the cloud, without a subscription. Import audio files on your Mac. BeatPlay Bridge converts them to compact AAC and sends them to your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Open the app and press play. It's that simple. Going for a run? Sync songs to your Apple Watch and leave the phone behind. BeatPlay plays directly from your wrist — no connection needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import — Drag audio files into BeatPlay Bridge on Mac. Any format works. 2. Convert — Bridge compresses everything to AAC automatically. 3. Transfer — Send songs to iPhone over local Wi-Fi. No cables. No iTunes. 4. Listen — Full offline library on iPhone with every control you need. 5. Sync — Push songs to Apple Watch and play music from your wrist. WHAT YOU GET • Offline playback — no internet connection required, ever • Apple Watch player — music straight from your wrist • Play, pause, skip, loop, shuffle — full controls, minimal interface • Manual reorder — arrange your list however you like • Wi-Fi transfer from Mac — fast, cable-free, painless • Local-only library — your music never leaves your devices • Zero account — no login, no cloud, no tracking WHY BEATPLAY Streaming services are great for discovery. But when you own your music — ripped CDs, purchased albums, your own productions — you shouldn't need a monthly fee to play it on your own devices. BeatPlay is built for people who want their music in their pocket. Not locked behind a subscription. Not dependent on a signal. BEATPLAY PRO The free version supports up to 25 tracks. Upgrade to Pro for an unlimited library, playlists, and more. • Pro Annual — €9.99/year • Pro Lifetime — €39.99 (one-time) WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone with iOS 16+ • BeatPlay Bridge for Mac — free download at beatplay.app (macOS 13+) • Apple Watch — optional, for watch playback BeatPlay Bridge is the starting point. Download it for free, import your music, and carry your library everywhere. Privacy Policy: https://beatplay.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LynkPlayer at none against BeatPlay's 2. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. BeatPlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. LynkPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LynkPlayer | BeatPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Jirry Jirry Technology Co., Ltd. | Anthony Sychev |
In-app purchases
LynkPlayer
No in-app purchases
BeatPlay
- BeatPlay Pro$8.991 Year
- BeatPlay Pro Lifetime$34.99
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