ProPlayer vs LUMEN
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.
LUMEN
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LUMEN is a broadcast-grade loudness meter that fits in your pocket — and a second screen for your studio. LIVE: point your phone at the speakers and read LUFS (momentary, short-term, integrated), true peak, loudness range, PSR, PLR, correlation and a live spectrum, with targets for streaming, Apple, club and EBU R128. Mic-distance compensation keeps room readings honest. INSTRUMENTS: thirteen full-screen meters that count — spectrum analyser with peak hold and pink reference, loudness with target band and 30-second history, true peak with headroom, goniometer and correlation, dynamics (PSR) with zones, tonal balance by band, spectrogram, level history, crest factor, a VU with real ballistics, stereo width and balance, and a loudness histogram. Thirteen palettes. Freeze, reset, full screen. LUMEN PRO (one-time purchase) adds: LINK: run the LUMEN plugin in your DAW and the app becomes the session's big meter display over Wi-Fi — no cables, no setup, and nothing leaves your network. SCENES: fourteen line-drawn, audio-reactive worlds driven by the real analysis — terrain, radial, orbits, halo, aurora and more. Built for the iPad on the desk and the wall across the room. MY SCREEN: build your own meter wall of 1 to 6 tiles, any instrument or scene in each, each in its own colour. FILE: analyse any track from Files or iCloud for the definitive numbers. Already own the LUMEN plugin from Echelon Audio? Sign in to use Pro. Measured on-device. No ads, nothing uploaded.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProPlayer at none against LUMEN's 1. LUMEN's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. LUMEN sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ProPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ProPlayer | LUMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | waraku kobayashi | Echelon Audio |
In-app purchases
ProPlayer
No in-app purchases
LUMEN
- LUMEN Pro$12.99









