# MixPlayer vs Eter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MixPlayer at none against Eter's 1. MixPlayer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). Eter's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MixPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

MixPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, Eter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MixPlayer | Eter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eter-stream-internet-radio/id1523221566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **197** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michel Melo](https://appshunter.io/developer/366993753) | [Apparent Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/983480949) |

## What reviewers say

### MixPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixplayer/id909903796)

Discover curated playlists across a vast range of music genres, from rock and pop to electronic and classical. Enjoy instant access to trending hits and themed stations without needing to create your own selections or download music.

**Highlights:** Curated playlists for all music genres, Instant access to trending hits, Themed radio stations, No need to create selections, No MP3 downloads required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eter-stream-internet-radio/id1523221566)

Stream live online music from a vast database of internet radio stations. Discover new music, add custom streams, and enjoy features like song recognition and a sleep timer. Save your favorites with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Stream live internet radio stations, Add custom streams via URL, Searchable radio database, Shazam automatic song recognition, Save favorite stations, Listening history, Sleep timer

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eter Radio Full Access | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MixPlayer free?

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

### Is Eter free?

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

### Do MixPlayer or Eter have ads?

Neither MixPlayer nor Eter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MixPlayer or Eter?

MixPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Eter monthly. Most recently, MixPlayer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Eter on November 7, 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.*
