Comparison

FilePlayer vs FirePlayer

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

Head to head
About

FilePlayer

Features
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mp3、3gp、mp4といった音声ファイル等をアプリ内にダウンロードする事ができます。 1.FilePlayer内の右上のメニューをタップし、ブラウザを起動します。 2.地方自治体などの音声ファイルなどが表示されているWEBサイトを表示します。 3.mp3ファイルをタップすると、FilePlayer内のストレージにファイルがダウンロードされます。 4.ダウンロードされたファイルは、オフラインで再生が可能です。 ディスプレイをOFFにしても、バックグラウンドで再生を続けます。 ※ 横浜市をはじめとした、各地方自治体のWEBサイト上にある広報の読み上げデータ(mp3)をキャッシュし、再生することができます。 地方自治体のニュースや広報を音声で聴取することが可能です。 対応媒体は順次拡大していきます。

About

FirePlayer

Stream audio directly from MediaFire without needing to store files locally. Download tracks for offline listening and manage your music library with advanced features like playlists and an equalizer. Supports various audio formats and casting devices.

Highlights
  • Stream from MediaFire
  • Offline playback
  • Audio equalizer
  • Playlist management
  • Download manager
  • Background playback
  • Playback speed control
Features
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Listen to your music anywhere directly from MediaFire. Save space on your device as you no longer need to keep large audio files on your iPhone and sync with iTunes. You can also download your tracks and listen to your music, even when you aren’t connected to the Internet. Features: - Audio formats: MP3, FLAC, AAC, M4A, WAV, AIFF, M4R - Audio equalizer - Download manager - Audio playlists - Chromecast, Airplay, Sonos - Audio bookmarks - Playback speed control - Sleep timer - Background playback - File manager - Advanced search

Screenshots

FilePlayer4 screens
FirePlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FilePlayer at none against FirePlayer's 1. FilePlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence 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. FirePlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FilePlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FilePlayer ships an update every 4 months, FirePlayer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FilePlayer versus FirePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilePlayerFirePlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—42 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB56 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer株式会社rezavexIgor Meleshko

In-app purchases

None

FilePlayer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FirePlayer

One-time1
  • Fireplayer PRO - music player with equalizer and downloader for Mediafire$2.99

Questions

Is FilePlayer free?
FilePlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FirePlayer free?
FirePlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FilePlayer or FirePlayer have ads?
FirePlayer shows ads; FilePlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, FilePlayer or FirePlayer?
FilePlayer ships an update every 4 months, and FirePlayer every 3 months. Most recently, FilePlayer was updated on October 16, 2026 and FirePlayer on October 24, 2026.

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