Still quite buggy
I have a list of songs but when I play one it plays a different one. It seems there is some kind of problem with how the app is listing the track names.
What a useless app
You need to pay to use this lol, not worth it.
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This app enhances your music experience by organizing, listening to, and discovering your collection. It syncs your music library privately and offers optional audio file conversion for space-saving. Access Bandcamp, YouTube, and Soundcloud bookmarks, and stream local files from your desktop.
✓Music collection management
✓Private music library sync
✓Optional audio file conversion
✓Bandcamp, YouTube, Soundcloud integration
✓Wi-Fi file transfer
✓Remote desktop control
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What's New in Crates
1.6
July 19, 2026
New: - Lists: Added Compact and Comfort view spacing options for playlists and the Play Queue. - Music Metadata: Added Open Key notation as an alternative to standard musical keys. - Appearance: Added setting to change the artwork layout of the maxi player. - Connections: Added setting to allow connecting to your Crates desktop over a VPN. Fixes & Improvements: - Playback: Improved next and previous queue behavior so Crates skips tracks that cannot currently play and keeps playback moving more reliably. - Playback: Improved recovery for downloaded files, SoundCloud playback, and player startup so tracks begin and continue more consistently. - Play Queue: Restored drag-to-dismiss behavior, improved the queue handle, and fixed navigation with duplicate tracks. - Performance: Improved responsiveness for large queues and reduced work while scrolling downloaded libraries. - Library Drawer: Refreshed icons, navigation states, and cached profile information. - Sync: Improved artwork sync reliability and added safer timeout handling for stalled downloads. - Setup: Improved desktop discovery with clearer Wi-Fi and local network guidance during setup. - Downloads: Disabled crate downloads when the desktop connection is unavailable. Plus numerous minor improvements and bug fixes.
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FAQ
Does Crates work on its own?
Crates for mobile is a companion app that requires Crates Desktop to be installed on your Mac or PC. It connects and syncs your music collection database directly and privately.
What kind of music accounts can I connect to Crates?
Crates enables you to listen to your Bandcamp, YouTube, or Soundcloud bookmarks and playlists directly from within the app. It also streams local files from your Crates desktop.
Can Crates help me save space on my device?
Yes, Crates can optionally convert audio files like wav, flac, and aiff to save space. It also enables you to transfer these converted files over Wi-Fi with a single click.
What devices is Crates available on?
Crates is available for iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its supported devices list. It requires iOS 13.0 or later.
How often is Crates updated?
The latest version of Crates is 1.3.4, last updated on October 28, 2025. As this is the first release, expect regular updates based on user feedback.
What is the user sentiment for Crates?
Based on the provided data, Crates has a rating of 1.5 stars from 2 ratings. This indicates a generally negative user sentiment in its current release.
Is Crates free to use?
Yes, Crates is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the app's data.
What age is Crates appropriate for?
Crates has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no content that would be inappropriate for children.
