# iMP3 vs BeMu

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMP3 | BeMu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imp3/id741265424/reviews) | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bemu-local-mp3/id6504547931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) | [dotori king](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441655751) |

## What reviewers say

### iMP3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imp3/id741265424)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Advertisement | $2.99 | one-time |


### BeMu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bemu-local-mp3/id6504547931)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases:** none


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