# LocalSound Music Player vs Wavecore

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wavecore at every 3 days against LocalSound Music Player's every 2 weeks. Wavecore also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocalSound Music Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wavecore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LocalSound Music Player against 5.0 for Wavecore. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavecore has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LocalSound Music Player ships an update every 2 weeks, Wavecore every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalSound Music Player | Wavecore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsound-music-player/id6794612164/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecore/id6798720119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PAVEL DEMIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794612166) | [Valerii Lubenets](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798720121) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalSound Music Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsound-music-player/id6794612164)

This app plays your existing music library offline without ads or streaming. It organizes your music, offers advanced playback features, and supports various file formats. Customize your listening experience with themes and smart playlists.

**Highlights:** Offline playback of personal music library, Automatic library organization from file tags, Gapless playback and crossfade, 10-band equalizer with presets, Smart playlists based on rules, Support for various audio formats, Apple Watch and CarPlay integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocalSound Pro, 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| LocalSound Pro, 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### Wavecore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecore/id6798720119)

This premium Hi-Fi audio player offers a refined listening experience with advanced playback features, extensive audio customization, and a beautifully designed interface. It allows users to personalize their music collection, edit track metadata, and enjoy high-quality audio formats.

**Highlights:** Premium Hi-Fi audio playback, Support for high-quality audio formats, Powerful equalizer and audio effects, Advanced audio customization, Customizable themes, Edit track metadata, artwork, and lyrics, Organize and personalize music collection

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wavecore Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Wavecore Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalSound Music Player free?

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

### Is Wavecore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LocalSound Music Player or Wavecore?

LocalSound Music Player and Wavecore are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do LocalSound Music Player or Wavecore have ads?

Neither LocalSound Music Player nor Wavecore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LocalSound Music Player or Wavecore?

LocalSound Music Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wavecore every 3 days. Most recently, LocalSound Music Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wavecore on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*