PrivateAudioLibrary vs OneMusic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PrivateAudioLibrary
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Bring music from your own servers, NAS, and personal files into one focused Apple-platform experience. Sanshuai Player is built for people who manage their own music collections. Connect an OpenSubsonic, Navidrome, Airsonic, Gonic, Jellyfin, or compatible NAS server that you own or are authorized to use. You can also import local tracks or an SMB folder through Files, then browse, search, favorite, organize playlists, and keep listening from one app. Key features: โข Manage and switch between multiple personal music sources โข Import tracks from local storage or SMB folders โข Browse and search artists, albums, songs, and playlists โข Choose Original, Lossless Preferred, High, Standard, or Data Saver playback โข Keep listening with background audio, Lock Screen, and headset controls โข Use a collapsible mini player, playback queue, and upcoming-track prefetch โข Follow time-synced lyrics โข Manage favorites, playlists, and playback progress when supported by your server โข Rotate your iPhone into an original audio-reactive landscape stage โข Browse your library and control playback with CarPlay in compatible vehicles โข Keep each server password or access token in the device Keychain Sanshuai Player does not provide, host, aggregate, or distribute music, and it does not include a public online catalog. You must own or be authorized to access the servers and content you connect. Favorites, playlists, lyrics, transcoding, and sync capabilities vary by server implementation and account permissions.
OneMusic
Organize and play your personal music library offline. Import audio from various sources, connect to compatible servers, and manage your collection with advanced features. Enjoy ad-free playback with optional iCloud sync and membership for extra customization.
- Import DRM-free audio
- Connect to WebDAV/Navidrome servers
- Organize by song, album, artist
- Create custom playlists
- Background playback and Lock Screen controls
- Optional private iCloud sync
- Playback speed adjustment
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Bring together the music you already own, without ads or a required OneMusic account. IMPORT & CLOUD MUSIC Import DRM-free audio from Files, Finder, folders, or ZIP archives. Read embedded tags and artwork, and match sidecar LRC lyrics. Connect a WebDAV server, browse and search folders, select songs, and download them to My Music for offline listening. WebDAV uses download-before-playback. WebDAV presets include Nutstore and common overseas services. Experimental Quark web sign-in and downloads are marked Beta and may stop working when the service changes. Baidu, Alipan, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox have no direct sign-in; use an available Files provider or a WebDAV gateway you configure. Import Guide in the + menu explains audio formats, same-name LRC lyrics, embedded covers, and a downloadable sample ZIP. NAVIDROME & OPEN SUBSONIC Connect your own compatible server for streaming, offline downloads, server playlists, radio, jukebox, scrobbling, ReplayGain, gapless playback, crossfade, and synchronized lyrics. LISTEN & ORGANIZE Browse songs, albums, artists, genres, and composers. Create playlists, mark favorites, rate tracks, edit song information, manage the queue, adjust playback speed, and set a sleep timer. Use background playback, Lock Screen controls, AirPlay, EQ, and visualizers. Build rules-based Smart Mixes on device. OPTIONAL PRIVATE ICLOUD SYNC When enabled, OneMusic syncs library metadata and then each songโs audio, artwork, and LRC through your private CloudKit database on the same Apple ID. Your Navidrome cache and WebDAV connections remain separate. One-time ZIP and AirDrop imports are also free. OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP Core playback, imports, cloud downloads, lyrics, playlists, EQ, visualizers, private iCloud sync, and JSON export are free. Annual and lifetime membership unlock extra theme choices and readable Markdown library reports. Verified existing lifetime supporters retain lifetime access. Annual membership renews automatically unless you cancel renewal; eligible customers may receive a 14-day introductory trial. Your local price and eligibility appear before purchase. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No OneMusic account, ads, or third-party tracking SDKs. WebDAV credentials and Quark sign-in sessions stay in this deviceโs Keychain and are excluded from iCloud sync and exports. Downloads connect directly to the server you configure. No sample songs or commercial music catalog are bundled. Import or connect only music you have the right to use. Terms of Use: https://oneapps.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://oneapps.studio/privacy CARPLAY & NEW LIBRARY TOOLS Browse imported songs, folders, playlists and favorites with CarPlay, and use its Now Playing controls. Set up your music on iPhone before driving. Keep imported folder categories, transfer files over your local Wi-Fi network, and add multiple songs to playlists. Restore the last song, queue and position in a paused state after reopening. Use listening bookmarks, lyric timing adjustments, playlist search and ordering, M3U/M3U8 references and batch information/cover editing. Now Playing widgets and an Apple Watch iPhone remote use the same visual style. Apple Watch requires a connected iPhone and does not store audio for offline playback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrivateAudioLibrary at none against OneMusic's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. OneMusic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. PrivateAudioLibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | PrivateAudioLibrary | OneMusic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 75.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๅฎนๅ ๆด | Freedom Dimension (shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
PrivateAudioLibrary
No in-app purchases
OneMusic
- Annual Membership14 Days trial$1.991 Year
- OneMusic Pro Lifetime$2.99
Questions
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