Comparison

iMP3 vs BeMu

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

BeMu

This app offers a comprehensive local music player with no ads or subscriptions. Organize your audio files, stream live radio and podcasts, and enjoy advanced playback controls across multiple Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Offline local audio playback
  • Live radio streaming
  • Podcast management
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch and CarPlay support
  • Metadata editing
  • A-B repeat and speed adjustment
Features
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Your music should stay yours. BeMu is a one-time purchase with no in-app 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 - Live radio: Find stations by name, country, or genre with Radio Browser, add them to your library, and listen live. Internet connection required. Broadcasts may include ads. - 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, in-app ads, or subscriptions. DISCOVER POPULAR CONTENT View country popularity lists from Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Radio Browser. Music chart entries play only when a matching playable song exists in your local library; no music files are supplied. Browse curated podcast/radio catalogs, search external directories, or add a public RSS/stream URL. Suggest missing programs for administrator review. BeMu does not upload your listening history for rankings. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Choose radio and podcast synchronization separately in Settings. Both are off by default on each device. Sync saved stations, podcast subscriptions and playback progress through your iCloud account on participating devices. Music files and playlists are not synchronized.

Screenshots

iMP34 screens
BeMu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iMP3 at Free against BeMu's $2.99. BeMu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

iMP3 is free to download; BeMu costs $2.99 up front. iMP3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeMu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iMP3 against 4.5 for BeMu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of iMP3's written reviews are positive against 71% of BeMu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMP3 ships an update every 5 months, BeMu every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iMP3 versus BeMu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMP3BeMu
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (38 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB19 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%

BeMu

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iMP3

One-time1
  • No Advertisement$2.99
None

BeMu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMP3 free?
iMP3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeMu free?
BeMu costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMP3 or BeMu?
BeMu is rated higher. iMP3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while BeMu averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do iMP3 or BeMu have ads?
iMP3 shows ads; BeMu does not.
Which is updated more often, iMP3 or BeMu?
iMP3 ships an update every 5 months, and BeMu every 9 days. Most recently, iMP3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and BeMu on November 8, 2026.

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