DAYPlayer vs Bark Media
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DAYPlayer
This music player focuses on simplicity and ease of use, offering a streamlined experience for playing your favorite songs. It provides convenient options for transferring music files to your device wirelessly via WiFi or through a traditional USB connection.
- Easy song playback
- Streamlined interface
- WiFi file transfer
- USB file transfer
- Simple and convenient
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DAYPlayer is a music player. It removes any unnecessary features so that anyone can play one's favorite music very easily. It is simple, convenient, and easy to use. You can upload your song files in your computer onto the phone through WiFi. This is a very convenient feature because you can upload files without connecting your phone and the computer by USB cable. Of course, it is also possible to upload files by USB cable. (Run iTunes -> Select my device -> Select 'App' -> 'File Sharing' : Select 'DAYPlayer' and drag & drop the song files into the 'Day Player Documents' section.)
Bark Media
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The app allows users to create their personalized playlists, receive song recommendations, and listen to new artists for free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DAYPlayer at none against Bark Media's 2. DAYPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Bark Media's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 38 months). 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. Bark Media sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DAYPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
DAYPlayer ships an update every 38 months, Bark Media weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DAYPlayer | Bark Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dayside, Inc. | Bark Media Entertainment |
In-app purchases
DAYPlayer
No in-app purchases
Bark Media
- Monthly Premium Access$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly - Save 17%$29.991 Year
Questions
Is DAYPlayer free?
Is Bark Media free?
Do DAYPlayer or Bark Media have ads?
Which is updated more often, DAYPlayer or Bark Media?
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