Comparison

iMP3 vs Basic Music Player

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

Head to head
About

iMP3

This app allows you to manage and play your MP3 files using a web interface accessible from any computer on your WiFi network. Organize music into folders, create playlists, and enjoy standard playback features with customization options.

Highlights
  • Web-based file management
  • Folder and playlist creation
  • Standard playback controls
  • Airplay support
  • Customizable appearance
  • Inline file organization
Features
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iMP3 is an easy to use MP3 player. You can manage your audio files using built-in provided web interface that can be run on any computer connected to same WiFi network as the device. Some basic features of iMP3 are: - You can create folders and put audio files in them. Multiple levels of folders supported. - Create playlists from uploaded music - Standard playback features like Previous track, next track, repeat and shuffle - Airplay to supported devices. - Customize look and feel of the app including all colors and backgrounds. - Inline editing and organizing (copy, move, etc) of your Folders and audio files. and much more. Enjoy.

About

Basic Music Player

This audio player allows you to enjoy your local music files with features like playlist creation, synchronized lyrics, and seamless playback. It offers an elegant and intuitive interface for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Play local music files (MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC)
  • Create and manage playlists
  • Synchronized and embedded lyrics support
  • Seamless playback
  • Repeat and shuffle modes
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Your music should stay yours. Basic Music Player is a one-time purchase with no ads and no subscriptions. Play local audio files offline, organize your library, and control playback from your iPhone, iPad, Home Screen, Apple Watch, or CarPlay. EVERY FEATURE IS INCLUDED There are no feature tiers or recurring payments. Buy the app once and use the complete player. KEY FEATURES - Podcasts: Add shows from recommendations or an RSS feed URL, stream episodes, and resume where you left off. Internet connection required. - Offline local playback: Enjoy MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and other supported audio formats. - Library and playlists: Browse all songs, artists, albums, genres, favorites, and your own playlists. - Home Screen widgets: See what is playing, control playback, or quickly start your library and playlists. - Apple Watch controls: View and control playback on your iPhone from your wrist, including volume, favorites, repeat modes, and playlists. - CarPlay support: Browse playlists and control playback safely from your car display. - Synced lyrics: View LRC lyrics or lyrics embedded in ID3 tags while listening. - A–B repeat: Select a section on the waveform and repeat it for practice or close listening. - Flexible playback: Adjust speed and pitch independently, use repeat and shuffle, or set a sleep timer. - Equalizer: Choose a preset or create a custom sound profile. - Metadata editing: Update MP3 title, artist, album, track number, genre, and artwork in the app. - Playlist tools: Add covers, manage the queue, mark favorites, and copy songs between playlists. Built for people who want a focused local music player without accounts, ads, or subscriptions.

Screenshots

iMP34 screens
Basic Music Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iMP3 at Free against Basic Music Player's $1.99. iMP3 also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 12). Basic Music Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

iMP3 is free to download; Basic Music Player costs $1.99 up front. iMP3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Basic Music Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Music Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMP3 ships an update every 5 months, Basic Music Player every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iMP3 versus Basic Music Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMP3Basic Music Player
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (38 ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks Ltddotori king

Customer experience

iMP3

All ratings38 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.9%

Basic Music Player

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iMP3

One-time1
  • No Advertisement$2.99
3 purchases

Basic Music Player

One-time3
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
  • Pro Version Upgrade$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is iMP3 free?
iMP3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic Music Player free?
Basic Music Player costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMP3 or Basic Music Player?
Basic Music Player is rated higher. iMP3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Basic Music Player averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do iMP3 or Basic Music Player have ads?
iMP3 shows ads; Basic Music Player does not.
Which is updated more often, iMP3 or Basic Music Player?
iMP3 ships an update every 5 months, and Basic Music Player every 8 days. Most recently, iMP3 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Basic Music Player on October 15, 2026.

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