Comparison

yoPlayer vs CD

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

Head to head
About

yoPlayer

This app allows you to play music files stored locally on your device. It automatically builds a library from selected folders, offering features like background playback, lock screen controls, and a sleep timer. You can also organize your music with playlists and edit track information.

Highlights
  • Plays local audio files (MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, AIFF)
  • Automatic library building from selected folders
  • Background audio and Lock Screen controls
  • Sleep timer
  • Widget and mini player support
  • CarPlay integration
  • Edit track info locally
Features
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yoPlayer is a simple local music player for files already on your device. Choose one or more folders in Files, and the app builds your library automatically. Browse artists, albums, and playlists, search your tracks, and set a sleep timer. Play in the background, control playback from Lock Screen, and continue with the widget or CarPlay. Features: • Play local audio (MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, AIFF) • Multiple folders, including iCloud • Artists and albums with custom artwork • Search, sorting, and custom track order • Favorites • Custom and smart playlists • Rename albums and artists • Sleep timer • Widget and mini player • Background audio and Lock Screen controls • CarPlay • Edit track info locally (doesn’t change your files) • No account, no ads Your music stays on your device.

About

CD

Features
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Your music collection deserves a player of its own. CD-VC Player turns your local audio files into a collection of virtual discs. Pick an album from the shelf, open the lid and press Play. Enjoy the character of a classic CD player with the convenience of a modern app. A COLLECTION WORTH COMING BACK TO Add music folders, browse album artwork and search by album, artist or track. CD-VC Player plays your own local files. No music catalog is included. MAKE THE SOUND YOUR OWN Adjust the 10-band equalizer or choose a preset. Use Direct mode to bypass sound processing. DETAILS THAT SET THE MOOD A rotating disc, illuminated displays and audio visualizers bring a little ceremony to everyday listening. Choose English or Russian directly in Settings. ON IPHONE AND MAC Keep listening in the background on iPhone. On Mac, open your library beside the player or switch to the compact mini-player. YOUR AUDIO FILES Supports MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, AAC and AIFF. Playback support depends on the file codec. Download files from cloud folders to your device before playing. DRM-protected music is not supported. TRY 15 DAYS FREE Activate the free “15-day Trial” through the App Store. All player features are available for 15 days from activation. After the trial ends, a one-time in-app purchase is required to continue using it. One purchase unlocks the full version on iPhone and Mac with the same Apple Account. No subscription is required. The current price is shown before you buy. Thank you for supporting CD-VC Player.

Screenshots

yoPlayer4 screens
CD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: yoPlayer at none against CD's 2. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. yoPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

yoPlayer ships an update weekly, CD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
yoPlayer versus CD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteryoPlayerCD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei AleshinVladimir Zhuravlev

In-app purchases

None

yoPlayer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CD

One-time2
  • 15-day TrialFree
  • Full Version — iPhone and Mac$17.99

Questions

Is yoPlayer free?
yoPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CD free?
CD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do yoPlayer or CD have ads?
Neither yoPlayer nor CD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, yoPlayer or CD?
yoPlayer ships an update weekly, and CD every 4 days. Most recently, yoPlayer was updated on October 17, 2026 and CD on October 14, 2026.

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