Like a CD Player vs Basic Music Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Like a CD Player
This music player allows you to play local music files and offers features like background playback, adjustable playback speed, and playlist creation. It also supports lyrics display and song information editing.
- Background playback
- Playlist creation
- Adjustable playback speed
- Lyrics display
- Song information editing
- Fast-forwarding
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Like a CD Player is very easy to understand! It is music player of iTunes & music files (mp3, mp4, m4a, wav). Recommended for people like this! ● For playing a song that you do not want to put in iTunes. (Music file) ● For those who are impatient and want to listen by fast-forwarding. (Playback speed) ● When you want to learn a song. (Playback range) 【Main Function】 ● Background playback ● Playlist (unlimited) ● Lyrics display ● Repeat (all songs / 1 song) ● Shuffle ● Fast-forwarding for seconds ● Playback speed change (0.5-3.0 times speed) ● Playback range (background unsupported) ● Playback position memory ● Song information edit (artwork, song name, artist, lyrics etc.) ● Full screen playback (5 seconds leaving) ● AirDrop ● Control center / Lock screen support ● Music file support (mp3, mp4, m4a, wav) ※ You can play music file that you shared by file (iOS11-)! 【Notes】 ※ We do not support downloading of music file. ※ Some songs purchased on iTunes Store cannot be played. 【About Reporting a Problem】 In order to identify the cause and respond quickly, please report as specific as possible, such as the device name, iOS, the condition under which the problem occurred, and symptoms. Thank you for your continued support for Like a CD.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Like a CD Player at Free against Basic Music Player's $1.99. Like a CD Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Basic Music Player's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Like a CD Player is free to download; Basic Music Player costs $1.99 up front. Like a CD Player 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.
Like a CD Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Like a CD Player's written reviews are positive against 75% of Basic Music Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Like a CD Player ships an update every 4 weeks, Basic Music Player every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Like a CD Player | Basic Music Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.8 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | whitez | dotori king |
Customer experience
Like a CD Player
Basic Music Player
In-app purchases
Like a CD Player
- Remove Ads$3.99
Basic Music Player
- Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
- Pro Version Upgrade$1.99
- Remove Ads$3.99
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