LMPlayr PRO vs FolderPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
LMPlayr PRO
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LMPlayr is more than just a local music player that lets you play your own audio files on your iPhone, CarPlay, and Apple Watch ā no streaming subscription required. FEATURES ⢠Import Your Music Import MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, OGG, AC3, AMR, and Opus files directly from the iOS Files app. Auto album cover download. 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 ā no internet connection needed after sync. ⢠CarPlay Support Play your music in the car with full CarPlay integration. Browse your library and playlists, control playback with shuffle and repeat modes. ⢠Song List Sorting Sort your library and playlists by title or artist, ascending or descending. Sorting preferences sync across iOS, Watch, and CarPlay. PRO UPGRADE ā UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES ⢠Equalizer 10-band audio equalizer with 9 presets including Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, and Bass Boost. ⢠Synced Lyrics Search online for lyrics or create your own. Karaoke-style synced lyrics that highlight and scroll in real-time as your song plays. Follow along word by word or line by line ā perfect for sing-alongs and learning new songs. Supports both plain lyrics and word-level timing when available. ⢠Sleep Timer Auto-stop playback after 5m, 15m, 30m, 1hr, 2hr, 3hr, custom... ⢠Crossfade Smooth 1-12 second transitions between songs with optional gapless playback. ⢠Cloud Sync Synchronize your music library across all your devices via iCloud. ⢠Metadata editing Edit song metadata, i.e. name, artist, album art, genre... LMPlayr PRO works entirely offline with your own music files. No ads. No tracking. No account required.
FolderPlay
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FolderPlay turns a folder in Files into a continuous audio queue. Choose a folder once. FolderPlay finds supported audio files, keeps their natural filename order, and starts playing without importing or copying them into another library. Come back later and continue from the same folder, file, and position. It is a focused player for lessons, recordings, mixes, demos, chapters, and music already organized on your device or in a Files provider. FREE ⢠Play one folder from beginning to end ⢠Keep the source folder unchanged ⢠Background audio and lock screen controls LIFETIME UNLOCK ⢠Save and resume unlimited folders ⢠Bookmarks, playback speeds, and sleep timer ⢠One purchase, no subscription FolderPlay does not upload your audio, create an account, stream a catalog, or build a duplicate media library.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FolderPlay at 17.0 against LMPlayr PRO's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. LMPlayr PRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FolderPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | LMPlayr PRO | FolderPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jin Jung | Arthur Borges |
In-app purchases
LMPlayr PRO
- Unlock all premium features:$1.99
FolderPlay
- FolderPlay Lifetime$4.99









