Comparison

BeatPlay vs Lirro

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

Head to head
About

BeatPlay

Features
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Your music is yours. BeatPlay puts it on your iPhone and Apple Watch — without streaming, without the cloud, without a subscription. Import audio files on your Mac. BeatPlay Bridge converts them to compact AAC and sends them to your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Open the app and press play. It's that simple. Going for a run? Sync songs to your Apple Watch and leave the phone behind. BeatPlay plays directly from your wrist — no connection needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import — Drag audio files into BeatPlay Bridge on Mac. Any format works. 2. Convert — Bridge compresses everything to AAC automatically. 3. Transfer — Send songs to iPhone over local Wi-Fi. No cables. No iTunes. 4. Listen — Full offline library on iPhone with every control you need. 5. Sync — Push songs to Apple Watch and play music from your wrist. WHAT YOU GET • Offline playback — no internet connection required, ever • Apple Watch player — music straight from your wrist • Play, pause, skip, loop, shuffle — full controls, minimal interface • Manual reorder — arrange your list however you like • Wi-Fi transfer from Mac — fast, cable-free, painless • Local-only library — your music never leaves your devices • Zero account — no login, no cloud, no tracking WHY BEATPLAY Streaming services are great for discovery. But when you own your music — ripped CDs, purchased albums, your own productions — you shouldn't need a monthly fee to play it on your own devices. BeatPlay is built for people who want their music in their pocket. Not locked behind a subscription. Not dependent on a signal. BEATPLAY PRO The free version supports up to 25 tracks. Upgrade to Pro for an unlimited library, playlists, and more. • Pro Annual — €9.99/year • Pro Lifetime — €39.99 (one-time) WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone with iOS 16+ • BeatPlay Bridge for Mac — free download at beatplay.app (macOS 13+) • Apple Watch — optional, for watch playback BeatPlay Bridge is the starting point. Download it for free, import your music, and carry your library everywhere. Privacy Policy: https://beatplay.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lirro

This app is a native music player that unifies your self-hosted music libraries and Apple Music. It offers synced lyrics, immersive audio, and personalized discovery features. Enjoy your private collection with a refined interface and offline playback options.

Highlights
  • Unified music library management
  • Word-by-word synced lyrics with translation
  • Lossless and immersive audio support
  • Personalized music discovery from your collection
  • Offline playback with customizable caching
  • Native Apple platform experience
Features
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Lirro brings the music you host—and the music you love—into one beautifully native player. Fast, thoughtful, and effortless, it makes your private collection feel new again. All your music, one elegant home Connect Navidrome, Subsonic, Plex, or Audiobookshelf, then bring in your Apple Music library too. Browse albums, artists, playlists, songs, and audiobooks in one refined interface. Lyrics that move with the music Word-by-word synced lyrics light up exactly on cue, with bilingual translation beside the original. Lirro can find lyrics online or use the files on your server. Lossless, immersive sound Enjoy FLAC and ALAC, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio, and AirPlay 2. The next track is cached ahead for seamless transitions, and Apple TV brings the experience to the biggest screen in the house. Rediscover what you already own Discover turns your library into weekly mixes, personal recommendations, and journeys through genre and mood—all generated from your own collection. Arrange For You cards in any order, then choose an ocean backdrop that moves with the song. Caching on your terms Choose how long Lirro keeps music and how much space it may use. Cached tracks remain ready when you are offline. Made for Apple platforms Built natively for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Every transition, scroll, and playback detail is tuned to feel natural. Free to explore. Pro to play. Lirro is free to download, connect, and browse. Playback and listening features—including lyrics, lossless audio, and offline caching—require Lirro Pro, available as an auto-renewing subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lirro.apps.deploy.re/privacy/

Screenshots

BeatPlay4 screens
Lirro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lirro at weekly against BeatPlay's every 3 weeks. 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. BeatPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lirro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeatPlay ships an update every 3 weeks, Lirro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BeatPlay versus Lirro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatPlayLirro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony Sychev金兰 林

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BeatPlay

One-time1
  • BeatPlay Pro Lifetime$3.99
3 purchases

Lirro

Subscriptions2
  • Lirro Pro — Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Lirro Pro — Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lirro Pro — Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is BeatPlay free?
BeatPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lirro free?
Lirro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeatPlay or Lirro have ads?
Neither BeatPlay nor Lirro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeatPlay or Lirro?
BeatPlay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lirro weekly. Most recently, BeatPlay was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lirro on November 5, 2026.

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