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Compare music players for iPhone
Compare documented features for the named editions. Paid tiers and hardware limits are stated where verified; missing evidence stays marked as unverified.
| Feature | MP95 | VOX | Evermusic | Flacbox | foobar2000 | Doppler | VLC | Apple Music app |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reviewed edition | MP95 for iPhone / iPad Source | VOX for iPhone Source | Evermusic for iPhone, iPad and Mac Source | Flacbox for iPhone, iPad and Mac Source | foobar2000 for iOS / iPadOS Source | Doppler for iPhone and Mac Source | VLC for iOS / iPadOS Source | Apple Music app on iPhone Source |
| Payment model | Free tier; Pro monthly, annual or lifetime Source | Free download; Premium subscription Source | Free download; optional Premium upgrades Source | Free download; optional Premium upgrades Source | Free download Source | iPhone trial; paid Mac licence — check each store Source | Free, open source Source | App and synced-library use separate from paid streaming subscription Source |
| Local / offline music | Local files; no MP95 account required Source | Local-file playback Source | Local files and offline downloads Source | Local files and offline downloads Source | Local audio files Source | Local music library Source | Local media library Source | Computer-synced library and downloaded music Source |
| Documented formats | MP3, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, WAV, AIFF and more Source | FLAC and other listed audio formats Source | MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF and more Source | Broad format list; FFmpeg and BASS engine options Source | MP3, AAC, Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, WavPack, WAV, AIFF, Musepack Source | MP3, AAC, M4A, FLAC, ALAC, WAV Source | Broad audio/video format support Source | Not verified |
| File transfer | Files folders, AirDrop and app file sharing Source | Not verified | USB/SD, Wi-Fi and file sharing Source | USB/SD, Wi-Fi and file sharing Source | Not verified | Wi-Fi, USB, AirDrop; Doppler Transfer Source | Wi-Fi sharing, file sharing and downloads Source | Sync from a computer; see Apple instructions Source |
| Cloud / server sources | Files providers; provider access/download may require internet Source | VOX Cloud; streaming integrations Source | Cloud services; SMB, WebDAV, FTP and media servers Source | Cloud services; SMB, WebDAV, FTP and media servers Source | UPnP playback and downloads Source | Not verified | Cloud providers; SMB, FTP, SFTP, NFS, UPnP Source | Subscription streaming / library services Source |
| Gapless | Gapless; matching-rate joins and file metadata matter Source | Not verified | Gapless Source | Not verified | Gapless Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Loudness adjustment | ReplayGain track / album tags Source | Not verified | EBU R128 loudness normalization; not dependent on ReplayGain tags Source | EBU R128 loudness normalization; not dependent on ReplayGain tags Source | ReplayGain Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Crossfade | No crossfade; optional pauses are separate Source | Not verified | Crossfade Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Equalizer | 10-band graphic EQ Source | Equalizer listed; check current Premium terms Source | 10-band EQ Source | 10-band EQ; additional DSP Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Headphone crossfeed | BS2B; Pro on Apple Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Headphone correction profiles | Import parametric AutoEQ profile Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Tag editing | MP3, FLAC and M4A; supported writable files Source | Not verified | Tag editor Source | Tag editor Source | Not verified | Song and album metadata editing Source | Not verified | Not verified |
| Visualizer / analyzer | Music-reactive visualizers Source | Not verified | Real-time visualizer Source | Real-time visualizer Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Widgets | Home Screen playback widgets; iOS version limits Source | Not verified | Widgets Source | Widgets Source | Not verified | Home Screen widgets on iOS Source | Not verified | Not verified |
| Car integration | Not verified | Not verified | CarPlay Source | CarPlay Source | Not verified | CarPlay on iOS Source | CarPlay audio and network streams Source | CarPlay Source |
| Lyrics | Not verified | Not verified | Lyrics Source | Lyrics Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Subscription lyrics features Source |
| DSD handling | DSF/DFF decoded to PCM; no native DSD or DoP Source | Not verified | Not verified | DSD support; check engine and output mode Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| DAC / output controls | Supported rate matching; bypass processing for unchanged samples Source | Not verified | Custom output rate and channel settings; automatic file-rate matching not established Source | Custom output rate and channel settings; automatic file-rate matching not established Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Advertising | No ads in free or paid tier Source | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Ad-free subscription listening Source |
Not verified means this review has not established the feature for the named edition; it does not mean absent. Links beside entries lead to supporting product documentation. Hardware support, app versions, subscriptions and add-ons can change the result.
Explore the comparisons
MP95 vs VOX
VOX combines local playback with hosted music storage and streaming integrations. Its Mac edition has a separate set of advanced audio controls.
MP95 vs Evermusic
Evermusic supports local and cloud libraries, network servers, offline downloads and Apple Music library import. The developer also lists a visualizer, widgets, tag editing and CarPlay.
MP95 vs Flacbox
Flacbox combines cloud and local playback with selectable audio engines, DSP and DSD support. It also lists a visualizer, widgets, tag editing and CarPlay.
MP95 vs foobar2000
foobar2000 mobile lists local formats, gapless, ReplayGain and UPnP playback/downloads. Its desktop editions and components are separate; their feature lists do not automatically describe the iOS app.
MP95 vs Doppler
Doppler lists FLAC and other local formats, artwork tools, album organisation and transfers over Wi-Fi, USB and AirDrop. Doppler Transfer moves music and playlists between its devices.
MP95 vs VLC for music
VLC is a free, open-source media player with a media library, local file transfers, cloud and server access, and CarPlay audio support. It handles both audio and video.
MP95 vs the Apple Music app
The Music app supports a library synced from a computer as well as purchases and subscription listening. The Apple Music subscription and the app itself are not the same product.
Sources and review scope
Reviewed 17 October 2026. This page is published by the developer of MP95. Competitor entries describe claims in the linked official documentation, not independent hardware tests. We have not tested every feature or configuration.
VOX
Evermusic
Flacbox
foobar2000
- foobar2000 — official iOS edition
- foobar2000 — official overview
- foobar2000 — official Mac edition
- foobar2000 — developer App Store listing
Doppler
VLC
Apple Music app
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Frequently asked questions
Does “Not verified” mean the feature is missing?
No. It means this review has not confirmed the feature for the edition shown. Check the linked product documentation or ask the developer before relying on it.
Which player should I choose?
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