Comparison

ProPlayer vs Melo MPD

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

Head to head
About

ProPlayer

Features
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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.

About

Melo MPD

Control your Music Player Daemon (MPD) remotely from your iOS devices. Manage playback, browse your library, and create playlists with this intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Remote MPD control
  • Playback management
  • Library browsing
  • Playlist creation
  • iOS device support
Features
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Melo is a remote control for MPD

Screenshots

ProPlayer4 screens
Melo MPD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Melo MPD at 18.0 against ProPlayer's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ProPlayer versus Melo MPD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProPlayerMelo MPD
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwaraku kobayashiLibor Vanc

In-app purchases

None

ProPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Melo MPD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProPlayer free?
ProPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Melo MPD free?
Melo MPD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProPlayer or Melo MPD have ads?
Neither ProPlayer nor Melo MPD shows ads.

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