# Audio Lounge Air — Hi-Res NAS & DSD Music Player

> High-resolution music player for local libraries and NAS, offering bit-perfect playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Qingling Xiang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-lounge-air/id6797962758 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Qingling Xiang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896517104)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is Audio Lounge Air?

Audio Lounge Air
Your Music. Your Library. Your Sound.

Audio Lounge Air is a high-resolution music player for iPhone and iPad, designed for music lovers who value sound quality and want control over their own collection.

Play music directly from your device, external storage, or NAS without a streaming subscription or a dedicated music server.
Your Music, Beautifully Organized
Browse albums with rich artwork, search your collection, save favorites, and build flexible playback queues.

With SMB Direct, connect directly to compatible NAS devices and SMB shares over your local network. Your music stays where you store it. No cloud uploads or account required.
Faithful Hi-Res Playback
• Bit-perfect playback on supported hardware and output paths
• Support for FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, APE, WavPack, AAC, MP3, CUE, DSF, DFF, and SACD ISO
• Gapless playback for seamless album listening
• Automatic sample-rate matching on supported outputs
• Optional PCM upsampling
• DoP output for compatible USB DACs  
Remote Control for Audio Lounge on Mac
Use Remote mode to browse your Mac’s music library, manage its queue, and control playback from your iPhone or iPad. You can also put Now Playing on your Mac in full screen from across the room.

Your Mac handles playback and audio output. Remote mode requires Audio Lounge Air 1.1.7 or later and Audio Lounge for Mac 1.1.7 or later, with both devices on the same local network.
HALO Network Audio
Take high-resolution playback beyond your iPhone or iPad with HALO (Hi-Res Audio Loop Output). Send high-resolution PCM and Native DSD over your local network to a compatible HALO Endpoint connected to your USB DAC.

Your music player stays in your hands. Your DAC stays with your hi-fi system.

Learn more about HALO
Know Your Audio Path
See the source format, signal path, output device, and sample rate in Playback Details. Follow your music from the original file to your audio system.
Start Free. Upgrade Once.
Explore your full library and preview the first 30 seconds of any track for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited playback.

No subscriptions. No recurring fees.

## Key features

- Hi-res NAS & DSD playback
- Direct playback from local storage/NAS
- Bit-perfect and gapless playback
- Support for numerous audio formats
- Remote control for Mac version
- Network audio streaming (HALO)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Lounge Air Full Version | $29.99 | one-time |


## Is Audio Lounge Air safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Audio Lounge Air.

## Is Audio Lounge Air legit?

Audio Lounge Air has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Audio Lounge Air is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Audio Lounge Air

### What is Audio Lounge Air?

Audio Lounge Air is a high-resolution music player for iPhone and iPad. It allows you to play music directly from your device, external storage, or NAS without requiring a streaming subscription or a dedicated music server.

### Does Audio Lounge Air support high-resolution audio formats?

Yes, Audio Lounge Air supports faithful hi-res playback, including bit-perfect playback on supported hardware. It handles formats like FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, APE, WavPack, DSF, DFF, and SACD ISO.

### Can I play music from my NAS with Audio Lounge Air?

Absolutely. With SMB Direct, you can connect directly to compatible NAS devices and SMB shares over your local network. Your music stays where you store it, with no cloud uploads or accounts required.

### Does Audio Lounge Air offer gapless playback?

Yes, Audio Lounge Air provides gapless playback, ensuring seamless album listening without interruptions between tracks.

### What is HALO Network Audio in Audio Lounge Air?

HALO (Hi-Res Audio Loop Output) allows you to extend high-resolution playback beyond your iPhone or iPad. You can send PCM and Native DSD over your local network to a compatible HALO Endpoint connected to your USB DAC.

### How does the free version of Audio Lounge Air work?

You can explore your full library and preview the first 30 seconds of any track for free. A one-time in-app purchase is required to unlock unlimited playback and all features.

### Is Audio Lounge Air suitable for all ages?

Audio Lounge Air is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in high-quality music playback.

### How often is Audio Lounge Air updated?

The latest version, 1.1.7, was released on November 3, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.7 — 2026-11-03

•Control Audio Lounge on your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Browse your library, manage the queue, and control playback with the new Remote mode.
•Requires Audio Lounge 1.1.7 or later on your Mac and a shared local network.

### 1.1.6 — 2026-11-01

•Improved Library Scanning Stability — Fixed memory management issues that could cause crashes when scanning large music libraries, with more efficient metadata and album artwork processing.
•Improved iPad Portrait Layout — Refined the interface for portrait orientation, with better use of screen space and a more comfortable browsing experience.

### 1.1.5 — 2026-10-28

• Introducing Enhanced Folder View—a new way to explore your music library.
• Improved layouts for iPhone and iPhone Duo, with a more immersive full-screen experience.
• Improved HALO playback continuity when connecting or disconnecting AirPods.
• Smoother browsing and more reliable playback.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.1.4 — 2026-10-23

• Now available on iPhone, with optimized layouts for iPhone Duo.
• Improved iPhone and iPad navigation, library browsing, and Now Playing.
• Improved HALO network audio and DSD signal path reporting.
• Enhanced SACD ISO playback reliability over SMB/NAS.
• Improved playback stability and performance.
• Various bug fixes and refinements.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-09-29

• Fixed album tracks occasionally disappearing after returning to the app.
• Improved multi-disc album grouping for local and SMB libraries.
• Added stability and compatibility improvements.
• Updated Free Edition: libraries of any size are supported, with playback limited to a 30-second preview per track.

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