# Nu vs Media Player Plus

The clearest difference is price: Nu at Free against Media Player Plus's $2.99. Nu also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). Media Player Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Nu is free to download; Media Player Plus costs $2.99 up front. Nu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Media Player Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nu ships an update every 2 months, Media Player Plus every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nu | Media Player Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nu-music-player/id982811087/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **63** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Loop-Sessions.LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414215366) | [Heng Jia Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532000635) |

## What reviewers say

### Nu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nu-music-player/id982811087)

This music player allows you to create custom playlists from your device's music library and apply real-time audio effects. Adjust playback speed, pitch, EQ, and reverb to personalize your listening experience. It's ideal for learning music by ear or practicing songs.

**Highlights:** Custom playlist creation, Real-time speed and pitch adjustment, 10-band equalizer with presets, Reverb effect with adjustable decay, Center Cancel/Emphasis for stereo, Repeat and quick jump playback controls, Spectrum display

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expand Speed / Pitch range | $0.99 | one-time |
| Always remove ads. | $6.99 | one-time |


### Media Player Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-player-plus/id1628948896)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nu free?

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

### Is Media Player Plus free?

Media Player Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Nu or Media Player Plus have ads?

Nu shows ads; Media Player Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nu or Media Player Plus?

Nu ships an update every 2 months, and Media Player Plus every 25 months. Most recently, Nu was updated on November 6, 2026 and Media Player Plus on October 27, 2026.

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