# FLAC Player — Lossless HD Music Playback

> Lossless FLAC music player for iOS with gapless playback and extensive file transfer options. (iPhone/iPad app by Dan Leehr L.L.C..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flac-player/id390532592 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dan Leehr L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318884767)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 242 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flac-player/id390532592/reviews.md

## What is FLAC Player?

The Original audiophile-quality music player designed for lossless, gapless playback of FLAC albums and live recordings on iOS.

Redesigned and Re-engineered, optimized for modern iOS

Adding your FLAC music is easier than ever. Now copy files or folders into FLAC Player from cloud storage, USB devices, Network shares, or any other location in the Files app!

FLAC Player can download from SFTP Servers - including any Mac with Remote Login, NAS devices, or other systems running SSH.  Transfer your music wirelessly and start listening to one track while the rest download.

Loading music over USB is fast and organization is automatic.  Files are grouped into collections based on FLAC tags, or file names (if tags are not present).  Quickly add music, artwork, and track lists using iTunes USB File Sharing.

Features:
- Lossless, gapless FLAC playback engineered for iOS
- Decodes FLAC files at full quality/resolution including 24-bit/96kHz, with onboard playback up to 16-bit/48kHz.
- 24-bit/96kHz and higher playback with USB DAC and Camera Connection Kit (Now supports iPhone, see website)
- 10-Band Equalizer, 21 built-in presets or create your own
- View FLAC Metadata, Stream Info, and Audio Hardware info
- Secure SSH/SFTP connections with private key authentication
- Create, edit, and listen to playlists of FLAC music
- Browse/Play by Album and Artist
- Play/Shuffle your entire collection
- ReplayGain support
- Bookmark any song and jump back later
- Background playback and SFTP Downloads
- Compatible with remote controls (headset or external control)
- Supports bluetooth headphones and audio devices (not recommended for quality)
- Supports AirPlay audio output including Apple TV 2/3 and AirPort Express
- Album art viewer (jpeg, png, tiff, bmp, gif)
- Text/Info file viewer (txt, pdf, html, doc, rtf) 
- View info files on SFTP servers prior to downloading
- Sort FLAC files by track number, file name, date modified, or manually
- Optimized for low power-usage

## Key features

- Lossless, gapless FLAC playback
- Easy file transfer from cloud/SFTP
- 10-band equalizer with presets
- View FLAC metadata and audio info
- Playlist creation and management
- Background playback and downloads

## What do users think of FLAC Player?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Plays FLAC files
- 🎧 Excellent sound quality
- 📚 Supports high-resolution audio
- 📁 Easy file transfer via iTunes
- 🔍 Detailed song metadata display

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔀 Lack of shuffle and playlist features
- 🔍 Limited organization and search options
- 💰 Expensive for a single-purpose app
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to import files
- Playback issues with certain FLAC files
- Database resets causing loss of user data
- Compatibility problems with newer iPhone models
- Inconsistent performance on different iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add support for other audio formats (MP3, WAV, etc.)
- Implement playlist creation and management
- Improve file organization and search functionality
- Add support for album artwork and lyrics
- Provide background playback and lock screen controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 242)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flac-player/id390532592/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t use SFTP without iTunes

*2022-10-26*

Claims to import files via either iTunes or SFTP. I bought this because I don’t use a Windows PC or a Mac. (OpenBSD, FWIW.) No iTunes.

Guess how I’m supposed to get my public key file onto the iPhone? Yup, iTunes.

Suggestions, developer?

### 2/5 — Playlists are broken

*2022-08-31*

Newest update broke playlists. Can’t create playlists, app just crashes.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2021-12-10, version 2.2.1*

Unless you use Apple Music player (which I don’t) this app is a waste of money, get music streamer instead

### 3/5 — Great for years

*2021-09-30*

Been using this for years. Never fails me. Always get pristine audio output to whatever is in my ears. Works with every DAC I’ve tried. Needs an update though, especially for compatibility with the newer screens of the X series phones. Also could use a dark mode overhaul. Incredibly difficult to use if you have dark mode enabled.

### 2/5 — Locks up requiring reinstall

*2021-07-16*

Why dan why does it crash? it’s always crashed dan. For years it’s crashed several times a year, for years. Love the app otherwise.

### 1/5 — Não está funcionando.

*2021-05-29*

Precisa de atualização. Não está funcionando.

### 5/5 — Best flac player

*2021-03-07, version 2.2.1*

With regards to sound quality nest app for sure. Great EQ settings etc. I would like to be able to do more in the app. Be able to upload artwork inside app and shuffle music option would be good.

### 1/5 — I am confused

*2020-12-10, version 2.2.1*

I just bought this app and the first screen presented is add music with iTunes or SFTP server  and nothing else happens.
I want to add music by uploading it to the server but there is no server given to upload it to.
I would appreciate some support as I am stuck

### 5/5 — need to repair this app

*2020-10-07*

cant open app on iphone X. please repair!

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2020-10-02*

It crashes often. 
Texts are not readable in dark mode! 
It would be great if the dev would fix ASAP

## Frequently asked questions about FLAC Player

### What is FLAC Player?

FLAC Player is an audiophile-quality music player for iOS designed for lossless, gapless playback of FLAC albums and live recordings. It allows you to easily add music from various sources and offers advanced features for an enhanced listening experience.

### How do I add music to FLAC Player?

You can add your FLAC music by copying files or folders into the app from cloud storage, USB devices, network shares, or any location in the Files app. It also supports downloading from SFTP servers, including Mac with Remote Login and NAS devices.

### Does FLAC Player support high-resolution audio?

Yes, FLAC Player decodes FLAC files at full quality/resolution including 24-bit/96kHz with onboard playback up to 16-bit/48kHz. For 24-bit/96kHz and higher playback, it supports USB DACs and the Camera Connection Kit on iPhone.

### What are the key features of FLAC Player?

Key features include lossless, gapless FLAC playback, a 10-band equalizer with presets, the ability to view FLAC metadata and audio hardware info, secure SFTP connections, playlist creation, and background playback with SFTP downloads.

### Is FLAC Player compatible with other devices?

FLAC Player supports background playback and is compatible with remote controls, Bluetooth headphones, and audio devices. It also supports AirPlay audio output to devices like Apple TV and AirPort Express.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2022-12-28

Fixes a CarPlay bug with incorrect song ordering

New in 3.0.0:
- CarPlay Support
- Improved compatibility with SFTP servers
- Bug fixes

### 3.0.0 — 2022-12-09

CarPlay Support
Improved compatibility with SFTP servers
Bug fixes

### 2.3.0 — 2022-08-25

Support for adding music by copying into Files app
Bug Fixes

### 2.2.1 — 2020-05-04

Built with Xcode 11 for iOS 13.4

### 2.2.0 — 2018-12-18

Support for iOS 12, iPhone X, and 3rd Gen iPad Pro
Bug fixes

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