# TunesCloud vs Photon Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TunesCloud at none against Photon Player's 3. TunesCloud also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Photon Player's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photon Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TunesCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TunesCloud against 5.0 for Photon Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TunesCloud | Photon Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunescloud/id6786306014/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-player/id6804291311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mt. Aden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330984460) | [Oliver Walton](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797878404) |

## What reviewers say

### TunesCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunescloud/id6786306014)

This app allows you to play your existing music library stored in Google Drive with a familiar interface. Stream music over the network, download tracks for offline listening, and manage your collection with features like star ratings and background playback.

**Highlights:** Connect Google Drive, Browse by albums, artists, tracks, Stream with queue and Now Playing, Download for offline play, Rediscover collection on Home, Use star ratings, Play on iPhone, iPad, Mac

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Photon Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-player/id6804291311)

This app unifies your media library from various servers, cloud storage, and live TV subscriptions into a single, accessible interface. Enjoy seamless playback with support for high-quality formats and offline downloads.

**Highlights:** Connects to Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, and more, Supports SMB, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, and UPnP shares, Live TV with EPG and channel lists, Dolby Vision and HDR playback, Offline downloads with Pro subscription, Handoff and Spotlight integration, Cross-platform support (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS)

**Features:** SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photon Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Photon Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Photon Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TunesCloud free?

TunesCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Photon Player free?

Photon Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TunesCloud or Photon Player?

TunesCloud and Photon Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do TunesCloud or Photon Player have ads?

Neither TunesCloud nor Photon Player shows ads.

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