Comparison

HS Player vs EpicenterDSP Player

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

Head to head
About

HS Player

This free music player supports a wide range of lossless audio formats and offers advanced sound tuning options. Easily manage your music library through various cloud services and enjoy features like automatic playlist import and a sleep timer.

Highlights
  • Plays FLAC, ALAC, WAV, and CUE files
  • Upload via Wi-Fi, WebDAV, cloud services
  • 10-band parametric EQ with custom presets
  • AVL preamplifier for noise reduction
  • Automatic playlist import
  • Sleep timer with autostop playback
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HS Player is the ultimatum free music application that absolutely without advertising and in-app purchases. Key features: Various musical sources. HS Player can play any lossless file of Hi-Res FLAC / ALAC / WAV. Besides the music player has support playing from CUE-files. You can upload files with Wi-Fi, WebDAV, iTunes File Sharing, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, Yandex.Disk, OneDrive, Mega. Sound tuning. HS Player offers any of the 22 standard EQ presets, but you can also create your own unique presets with a 10-band parametric EQ. To enhance the equalizer effect, you can control the Q-slider (ratio of center frequency to bandwidth). AVL preamplifier will help to eliminate distorting noises on loud sounds. If you're a novice, the app will help you set the correct level of preamplification. Playlists. You can create playlists with your favourite tracks, but if you already have previously created playlists in a standard music player, it will be automatically available to HS Player. Autostop playback on timer If you like to fall asleep with your music, this is the music player for you. If you encounter any issues, please contact us at hsplayerinfo@gmail.com. We will be happy to assist you.

About

EpicenterDSP Player

Enhance the bass in your local music library with real-time digital signal processing. This app is designed for audiophiles seeking deeper, more impactful low frequencies, especially when using headphones or external audio systems. Enjoy customizable sound shaping without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Local music playback
  • Real-time bass enhancement
  • DSP sound shaping
  • Deep bass customization
  • Works with headphones and speakers
  • No account required
Features
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EpicenterDSP Player is a music player designed for listeners who want deeper, more powerful bass from their local music. The app uses real-time DSP processing to enhance low-frequency content and give your music more impact, especially on headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and car audio systems. Key features: • Local music playback • Real-time bass enhancement • DSP controls for shaping the sound • Designed for deep bass lovers • Works with headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and external audio systems • No account required EpicenterDSP Player is built for users who enjoy strong, deep, and customizable bass without needing external hardware. Audio processing is performed locally on your device. The app does not require a login account.

Screenshots

HS Player3 screens
EpicenterDSP Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HS Player at Free against EpicenterDSP Player's $9.99. HS Player also leads on ratings volume (210 vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). EpicenterDSP Player's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

HS Player is free to download; EpicenterDSP Player costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EpicenterDSP Player holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HS Player has 210 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of HS Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of EpicenterDSP Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HS Player ships an update every 2 weeks, EpicenterDSP Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HS Player versus EpicenterDSP Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHS PlayerEpicenterDSP Player
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.3 (210 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy GolubevABRAHAM ISAIAS GARCIA BARRAGAN

Customer experience

HS Player

All ratings207 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative9.1%

EpicenterDSP Player

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HS Player

No in-app purchases

None

EpicenterDSP Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HS Player free?
HS Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EpicenterDSP Player free?
EpicenterDSP Player costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HS Player or EpicenterDSP Player?
EpicenterDSP Player is rated higher. HS Player averages 4.3 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while EpicenterDSP Player averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do HS Player or EpicenterDSP Player have ads?
Neither HS Player nor EpicenterDSP Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HS Player or EpicenterDSP Player?
HS Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and EpicenterDSP Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, HS Player was updated on October 8, 2026 and EpicenterDSP Player on October 12, 2026.

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