Decaud
Hi-res FLAC, DSD & TrueHz
About
This music player verifies the true quality of audio files, revealing if a "lossless" file originates from a lossy master. It offers a transparent signal path, advanced audio analysis tools, and supports a wide range of high-resolution formats.
What's New in Decaud
1.4
September 4, 2026
- Shows your Mac's whole library over Wi-Fi, no iCloud needed: songs play from the Mac at home and can be downloaded to the iPhone, with progress on each row and honest status if a transfer stalls. - Adds CarPlay browsing and playback for songs Decaud can actually play from the iPhone or an attached USB-C or SD drive, with alphabetical ranges for long lists and a catalog that follows drives as they connect. - Filters Songs and Albums by location, quality, and favorites. Albums gains a Grid/List view menu; Songs gains sorting by title, artist, date added or year, with optional format labels. - Adds favorite artists, an Artists filter, a search field under every title, a fixed A to Z index, and calmer song rows that show formats only on request. - Makes Remote its own screen with an Exit, so the Mac's transport never sits under the phone's own player. - Keeps large libraries responsive: sync arrives in pages, lists load off the main thread, and a song that fails to start never plays under another name.
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FAQ
Does Decaud have ads?
No, Decaud is completely free and does not contain any advertisements. The developer has stated that no subscription, upgrade, or feature is behind a paywall.
What audio formats does Decaud support?
Decaud supports a wide array of formats including FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, DSF, DFF, APE, and WavPack. It also handles DSD playback through high-quality PCM conversion.
How does Decaud verify audio file quality?
Decaud uses TrueHz analysis to decode each track in full, verifying its real quality. This process can identify if a "lossless" file was actually made from a lossy master.
Can I stream music from my network with Decaud?
Yes, Decaud allows you to stream from NAS and SMB shares, as well as DLNA servers. It also supports casting to devices like AirPlay, Chromecast, and Sonos.
Is my listening history private with Decaud?
Yes, your listening history stays private by design. Decaud has no account, analytics, or tracking, and online metadata lookups are opt-in and do not send your audio.
What audio analysis tools are available in Decaud?
Decaud offers a real-time analyzer, goniometer, phase and LUFS meters, as well as tempo, key, and tuning detection. These tools help you inspect the audio signal path.
What devices is Decaud available on?
Decaud is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It also supports iCloud to keep your catalog, ratings, and artwork synced across your devices.
How often is Decaud updated?
The latest version of Decaud is 1.2, which was last updated on August 15, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
