Comparison

Portable Music Player vs electroradio.fm

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

Head to head
About

Portable Music Player

This app functions as a versatile music player and file manager, allowing you to store, transfer, and access various media and documents. It transforms your device into a portable USB stick with extensive file management capabilities and offline playback for music and videos.

Highlights
  • Full-featured music player
  • Automatic cover download
  • Background music playback
  • Portable storage functionality
  • Advanced file manager
  • Offline media playback
Features
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Are you looking for a free and simple music player? Then this app is just perfect for you. Transfer your music files with iTunes and enjoy them where ever you are. Carry all your documents, music, videos and any other data always with you. Store all your precious information in one secure place! This app transforms your iPhone & iPad to an advanced USB stick, full featured music player and even more: ▶ Full featured music player ▶ Automatic cover download ▶ Plays music in the background ▶ Use your iPhone and iPad as portable storage ▶ Advanced built-in file manager (rename, copy & paste, add folder, ...) ▶ Advanced PDF reader ▶ Gallery import (photo and video) ▶ Gallery export (photo and video) ▶ Transfer downloaded files to your computer with iTunes ▶ Full FTP access to your files ▶ Full HTTP access to your downloads with your browser ▶ Send files by e-mail ▶ Receive files from other apps (e.g. e-mail attachments) ▶ Open files with other apps (e.g. Dropbox) ▶ Watch movies offline and listen to your music ▶ Preview and read documents (PDF Viewer) ▶ Create and extract ZIP-files ▶ Print documents using AirPrint ▶ Universal iPad / iPhone app ▶▶▶ Have your USB stick always with you! The following file types are compatible with the built-in viewer. MOVIE FORMATS: Apple QuickTime (.mov), MPEG-4 (.mp4), m4v, 3GPP (.3gp) AUDIO FORMATS: MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding (.aac), Apple Lossless (.m4a) MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (.mp3), Waveform (.wav) DOCUMENT FORMATS: Excel (.xls), Keynote (.key.zip), Keynote '09 (.key), Numbers (.numbers.zip), Numbers '09 (.numbers), Pages (.pages.zip), Pages '09 (.pages), PDF (.pdf), Powerpoint (.ppt), Word (.doc), Rich Text Format (.rtf), Rich Text Format Directory (.rtfd.zip), Text (.txt), HTML (.htm/.html) IMAGE FORMATS: JPEG (.jpg/jpeg), Portable Network Graphics (.png), Graphics Interchange Format (.gif)

About

electroradio.fm

Listen to a Swiss electronic music radio station streaming 24/7. Discover new tracks and mixes from exclusive label partnerships and enjoy shows by resident and international DJs.

Highlights
  • 24/7 electronic music streaming
  • Newest tracks and mixes
  • Exclusive label partnerships
  • Resident and international DJ shows
  • Variety of streaming formats
Features
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Founded on March 20, 2007, electroradio.fm is a Switzerland‑based electronic radio station that streams around the clock in various formats. With listeners tuning in from over 170 countries, we connect a global community of electronic music lovers – united by the beat. Thanks to exclusive partnerships with some of the most respected electronic music labels, we deliver the freshest tracks, hottest mixes and cutting‑edge sounds 24/7. From deep house to techno, from progressive vibes to driving club anthems, our programming covers a wide spectrum of styles and moods. Our residents and internationally acclaimed guest DJs take over the airwaves with their own signature shows, bringing you their unique sound and energy every week. And we don’t just stay in the studio – electroradio.fm frequently goes live from some of the most exciting clubs and festivals, capturing the atmosphere right from the heart of the nightlife. Over the years, we’ve grown from a small passion project into a trusted name in the scene – a station that thrives on innovation, creativity, and a shared love for electronic music. Whether you’re tuning in during a late‑night session, discovering new artists, or reliving the vibe of a live event, you’re part of the electroradio.fm family. Non‑stop beats. Worldwide reach. Welcome to electroradio.fm.

Screenshots

Portable Music Player4 screens
electroradio.fm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: electroradio.fm at 5.0 against Portable Music Player's 4.0. electroradio.fm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Portable Music Player's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price 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

Both are free to download. Portable Music Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. electroradio.fm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

electroradio.fm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable Music Player has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portable Music Player ships an update every 5 months, electroradio.fm every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Portable Music Player versus electroradio.fm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortable Music Playerelectroradio.fm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (21 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB21 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRaphael OdermattRoger Zuend

Customer experience

Portable Music Player

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

electroradio.fm

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Portable Music Player

One-time1
  • Music Player Advanced Features$0.99
None

electroradio.fm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Portable Music Player free?
Portable Music Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is electroradio.fm free?
electroradio.fm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Portable Music Player or electroradio.fm?
electroradio.fm is rated higher. Portable Music Player averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while electroradio.fm averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Portable Music Player or electroradio.fm have ads?
Portable Music Player shows ads; electroradio.fm does not.
Which is updated more often, Portable Music Player or electroradio.fm?
Portable Music Player ships an update every 5 months, and electroradio.fm every 13 months. Most recently, Portable Music Player was updated on November 1, 2026 and electroradio.fm on November 3, 2026.

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