ProPlayer vs iOSamp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProPlayer
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ProPlayer is an audio player for listening deeply to your own music library in the best possible sound. It isn't about streaming — it's built for importing and playing the audio files you already own. From MP3 to lossless and hi-res sources like FLAC, WAV, and ALAC, it takes in any format. And it goes beyond just listening, with serious tools to *see* the sound, shape it, and export it. ■ Import and play any source, as-is - Supports MP3 / AAC / M4A(ALAC) / AIFF / WAV / FLAC - Easy import from the Files app, AirDrop, or transfer from a computer - Reads artwork and track info automatically ■ 8-band parametric EQ - Full control from 20 Hz to 20 kHz — fine-tune frequency, gain, and bandwidth (Q) - A pro-grade setup with low-shelf / high-shelf plus parametric bands ■ A visualizer that lets you *see* the sound - Real-time FFT spectrum (logarithmic frequency display) - Whole-track waveform to spot choruses and silences at a glance ■ Professional loudness metering - LUFS values based on EBU R128 / ITU-R BS.1770 - Both the track average (Integrated) and the live value during playback (Momentary) ■ Deeper playback features - Vocal extraction / instrumental extraction - Change speed from 0.25× to 2.0× while preserving pitch - Repeat, queue, playlists, background playback, and a mini player ■ Process and export - Export audio with your adjustments (EQ and more) applied, choosing format, sample rate, and bit depth - Share or save it right away A single app for music lovers, creators, and audio enthusiasts. Enjoy your own music library more deeply than ever.
iOSamp
A local music player for audiophiles and collectors, offering advanced playback features and extensive library management. It supports various audio formats and allows easy music import via Wi-Fi, Files app, USB, or direct download. No subscriptions, accounts, or ads are required.
- True gapless playback
- 10-band EQ with saveable presets
- ReplayGain normalization
- Smart playlists
- Tag editor
- Wi-Fi transfer
- WebDAV and Subsonic streaming
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iOSamp is a local music player for collectors, audiophiles, and anyone who trusts their own taste over an algorithm. Your files on your device. No subscription necessary, no account creation needed, no ads, ever. Built by a guy who grew up on Hotline servers, oth.net, hoarding FLACs, and caring way too much about ID3 tags. Playback • True gapless playback • 10-band EQ with saveable presets • ReplayGain normalization, track or album level • Crossfade, A/B repeat, independent speed control • Waveform scrubber, pre-generated for every track • Real-time spectrum analyzer • Bookmarks and chapter support • Format, bitrate, and sample rate display • CarPlay, AirPlay, sleep timer • Synced lyrics Library • MP3, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, OGG, OPUS, WAV, AIFF, WMA, APE • Smart playlists built from rules: rating, play count, date added, genre, year, duration, and more • Build Session: shuffle any part of your library, keep or skip each track, save the keepers as a playlist • Collections: group whole albums, box sets, label catalogs, numbered series • Tag editor, duplicate detection, artist name normalization • Genre and artwork fetching via MusicBrainz and Discogs • Format and bitrate badges so you can tell FLAC from MP3 at a glance Getting music in • Wi-Fi transfer: start the built-in server and drag files in from any browser on your network • Files app and iCloud Drive imports, single files or whole folders • USB cable transfer from Finder or iTunes • Direct download from any audio URL Your servers • Stream from WebDAV shares • Full Subsonic API support: Navidrome, Airsonic, and friends • SMB shares through the Files app • Everything stays on-device; no analytics, no tracking
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ProPlayer at weekly against iOSamp's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ProPlayer ships an update weekly, iOSamp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProPlayer | iOSamp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | waraku kobayashi | DAVID B RAST |
In-app purchases
ProPlayer
No in-app purchases
iOSamp
No in-app purchases









