Aura: Retro Music Player
Scrobbler for Apple Music
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Enhance your listening with a customizable music player that offers 43 retro visual themes. Create personalized mixes, enjoy synced lyrics, and scrobble your listening history to Last.fm or ListenBrainz. Access your library and Apple Music catalog with smart discovery features and home screen widgets.
What's New in Aura
2.0.0
October 22, 2026
RetroMusic is now Retro Aura. Version 2.0 introduces a completely unified music experience: • One Aura interface across Home, Browse, Library, Search, Radio, Settings, and Now Playing • 43 retro-inspired visual themes that transform the app without changing your content • Magic Mix, Mix Lab, Music Roulette, Listening Sessions, and Music Moments • Last.fm and ListenBrainz scrobbling with offline retry • Adjustable crossfade and a redesigned immersive player • New release alerts, charts, music videos, and improved discovery • Redesigned Now Playing, queue, lyrics, credits, and output controls • Matching Now Playing, queue, vinyl, and Studio widgets • Faster cold launches with persistent caching • Navigation, accessibility, layout, and performance improvements Thank you for listening with us.
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FAQ
Does Aura have ads?
Aura is completely free and does not contain any advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted listening experience.
What devices does Aura support?
Aura is designed for iOS devices, supporting both iPhone and iPad.
How often is Aura updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on October 22, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates.
What is the age rating for Aura?
Aura has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
Can I use Aura without an Apple Music subscription?
An Apple Music subscription is required for streaming Apple Music catalog content, radio, and music videos. However, you can access your purchased or synced library music through Aura.
What makes Aura's visual themes unique?
Aura offers 43 distinct retro-inspired visual themes, ranging from terminal and pixel art to synthwave and vintage desktop styles, allowing users to personalize their player's look.
How does Aura help me discover new music?
Aura features personalized Home shelves, new release alerts, charts, genres, moods, and smart recents to help you discover and rediscover music within your library and the Apple Music catalog.
What are the benefits of Aura's scrobbling feature?
By connecting to Last.fm or ListenBrainz, Aura keeps your listening history in sync. It supports now-playing updates, completed-track scrobbles, and an offline queue that retries when connectivity is restored.
