# iMP3 vs Sonora

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sonora at none against iMP3's 1. Sonora also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). iMP3's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iMP3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sonora 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 Sonora. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMP3 has 38 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of iMP3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sonora's.

iMP3 ships an update every 5 months, Sonora every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMP3 | Sonora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imp3/id741265424/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonora-music-player/id6749087467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) | [DANIEL ANTONIO NOLASCO ALVARADO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793421342) |

## 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 |


### Sonora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonora-music-player/id6749087467)

This app offers a highly customizable local music playback experience. Users can personalize player controls, visual appearance, and library layouts to suit their preferences. Enjoy your audio files with a player designed for individual taste.

**Highlights:** Support for MP3, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, Customizable player controls, Dynamic app theming, Flexible layout options, Built-in music library management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMP3 free?

iMP3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sonora free?

Sonora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iMP3 or Sonora?

Sonora is rated higher. iMP3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Sonora averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do iMP3 or Sonora have ads?

iMP3 shows ads; Sonora does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMP3 or Sonora?

iMP3 ships an update every 5 months, and Sonora every 3 months. Most recently, iMP3 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sonora on October 24, 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.*