# ControlBar - Music Menu Bar — Music Widget Control & Actions > Lock screen music widget for Apple Music and Spotify playback control. (iPhone/iPad app by INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlbar-music-menu-bar/id6459730205 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) - Category: Music, Utilities - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.30/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 6 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-09-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlbar-music-menu-bar/id6459730205/reviews.md ## What is ControlBar? ControlBar is a utility for your music player. With ControlBar you can add additional controls such as; like, seek forward and back, change shuffle and repeat mode, change playlists and volume. These controls can be accessed directly from your lock screen so you quickly select them. In the ControlBar app you can customize which controls show up, and the appearance for your controls. ControlBar is a must-have for any music lover. Note:  ControlBar only works with Apple Music or Spotify. Some actions may require an Apple Music subscription or Spotify Premium. ## Key features - Lock screen music controls - Like, seek, shuffle, repeat functions - Playlist and volume adjustments - Customizable control layout - Appearance customization - Works with Apple Music and Spotify ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlbar-music-menu-bar/id6459730205/reviews.md ### 5/5 — fireeee *2026-03-17* 😍 ### 5/5 — fireeee *2025-05-13* 😍 ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2025-02-15, version 1.1.0* Does exactly what it says on the tin awesome app cheers guys ### 4/5 — Please add more controls *2025-02-15, version 1.1.0* Cool app but could you add a start pause /stop button ### 5/5 — Verified buyer *2025-01-11* Love the app and features but jave few suggestions maybe add more apps from store and support for own music app of choice on phone so we can use and run on music we bought or downloaded on to iphone like reddle documents app ### 2/5 — Sad *2025-01-01* I bought the app because I just wanted the dynamic island to have volume options, I didn’t want to play any music, but unfortunately the app will not let you use any of the dynamic options if a song isn’t playing. ### 1/5 — Dommage *2024-12-31* Trop cher ### 1/5 — dynamic island for one music player vol controls *2024-12-01* dynamic island control for— loop 1 song, vol change. sadly you have to navigate to media player (2nd dynamic island app to pause/resume). also limited to one media player (a setting). i had assumed it universal and operated like apple’s volume control eg across all media players. After a while started to cause problems with other media playing. **Developer response:** You must really dislike our apps. You have left consistent negative reviews against multiple of our apps. Actually, searching more for your username you seem quite grumpy on the App Store. Consider using our support channels if you know how to send emails :) Consider updating your review to make grammatical sense... ### 2/5 — elegant: dynamic island for 1 music player vol controls *2024-11-26* love it — simple, elegant. dynamic island control for— loop 1 song, vol change. sadly you have to navigate to media player (2nd dynamic island app to pause/resume). also limited to one media player (a setting). i had assumed it universal and operated like apple’s volume control eg across all media players ### 5/5 — Great but needs Yotube Music *2024-11-12* I’ve had so many times in my car where I wanted to go back relisten to a part and nearly crash… having quick 5, 15 second reverse and forward comes in clutch. Just needs YouTube music please… ## Frequently asked questions about ControlBar ### What music services does ControlBar support? ControlBar is designed to work with both Apple Music and Spotify. Some advanced actions may require a subscription to Apple Music or Spotify Premium. ### How much does ControlBar cost? ControlBar is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads. ### What age rating is ControlBar? ControlBar has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### On which devices can I use ControlBar? ControlBar is currently supported on iPhone devices. ### How often is ControlBar updated? The app was last updated on September 14, 2025, indicating active development and support. ### Can I customize the controls shown on my lock screen with ControlBar? Yes, you can customize which controls appear on your lock screen and adjust their appearance within the ControlBar app. ### What do users like about ControlBar? Users appreciate the convenience of controlling music directly from the lock screen, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from 19 reviews. ### Does ControlBar require an internet connection? While the app itself functions locally for control, streaming music through Apple Music or Spotify will require an internet connection. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.0.0 — 2025-09-14 - Added support for the latest version of iOS Enjoying ControlBar? Please help us out by leaving a rating or review on the App Store! ### 1.1.0 — 2023-09-25 - Added support for Siri Shortcuts Enjoying ControlBar? Please help us out by leaving a rating or review on the App Store! ### 1.0.0 — 2023-09-18 No release notes. ## Apps similar to ControlBar | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SongCapsule](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songcapsule/id1476724373) | 4.3 (193) | $4.99 | Music | | [Music Library Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-library-tracker/id1062583712) | 4.5 (105) | $3.99 | Music | | [MusicBox: Catalog and Organize](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbox-catalog-and-organize/id1614730313) | 4.8 (215) | Free | Music | | [Chart Your Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chart-your-music/id1555882478) | 4.5 (11) | Free | Music | | [Univershuffle: Discover Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/univershuffle-discover-music/id6476233681) | 4.5 (30) | Free | Music | | [Cs Music Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cs-music-pro/id924491991) | 4.3 (1,820) | $3.99 | Music | ## More apps by INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED - [Web Inspect for iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspect-for-iphone/id1333379507) - [Color Jump!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-jump/id1335515793) - [iHost - HTML Live](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihost-html-live/id1338576676) - [Stealth Shield - VPN Proxy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stealth-shield-vpn-proxy/id1358027922) - [OpenTunnel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentunnel/id1410669066) - [iSniffer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isniffer/id1436431394) All apps by INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED: https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*