# Groove - Local Music Player — Play MP3, MP4, and FLAC files.

> Local-first music player for offline playback of various audio formats. (iPhone/iPad app by Graham Hall.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groove-local-music-player/id6759224962 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Graham Hall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685769361)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $7.99)
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groove-local-music-player/id6759224962/reviews.md

## What is Groove?

A music player for music lovers! 

Groove is a simple, local-first music player that puts your collection front and center. Whether you own a huge library or you're just getting started, Groove keeps your files offline and under your control.

No streaming. No subscriptions. Just your music.

Features:

- Private & offline-first — your music stays on your device; no cloud uploads or subscriptions.
- Plays common formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, and FLAC.
- Minimal, native design that keeps the focus on your music.
- Gapless playback and crossfade for a smooth, DJ-like listening experience.
- Lock screen controls, and interactive widgets.
- Create, edit, and reorder playlists on the fly — perfect for road trips, workouts, and parties.
- Up Next queue and playback stats.
- Last.fm integration. 
- Lyrics.
- Shortcuts actions for building automations.
- Fast navigation with a customizable tab bar.
- Universal search to find your music quickly.

## Key features

- Private & offline-first playback
- Supports MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC
- Gapless playback and crossfade
- Lock screen controls and widgets
- Customizable playlists
- Last.fm integration
- Lyrics support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Groove Unlimited | $6.00 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groove-local-music-player/id6759224962/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scam app

*2026-08-05*

This app strips all of the Meta data from your files no point is using it. I subscribed to it by accident and it just took my credit card data. I can’t even unsubscribe. Actual scam

**Developer response:** I’m sorry to hear you had a bad experience. 

First, I want to assure you that the metadata in your files are safe as Groove does not modify the actual files. 

Second, there is an update on the way that should improve the reliability of the metadata feature. 

Finally, the app is a one-time purchase which will not show up in your subscriptions. If you’d like, you may contact Apple for a refund. 

https://support.apple.com/en-us/118223

### 5/5 — Needed this as a Last.fm user

*2026-08-01*

Can’t recommend this enough if you’re a Last.fm user with a sizable offline music collection! Only change I’d make is maybe allowing supporters/pro users to customize the app icon, but this is otherwise an essential music app.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much! I am so glad you've enjoyed using the app. I will definitely add alternate icons to list of planned features.

## Frequently asked questions about Groove

### Does Groove have ads?

No, Groove is ad-free. It focuses on providing a clean listening experience without interruptions from advertisements.

### What music formats does Groove support?

Groove plays common audio formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, and FLAC, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of music files.

### Can I create playlists in Groove?

Yes, you can create, edit, and reorder playlists on the fly within Groove, making it easy to organize your music for any occasion.

### Does Groove offer gapless playback?

Yes, Groove provides gapless playback and crossfade for a smooth, uninterrupted listening experience, similar to a DJ.

### Is Groove available on Android devices?

Currently, Groove is supported on iPhone devices. Information regarding Android support is not available in the provided data.

### How often is Groove updated?

The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on July 30, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Specific update frequency is not detailed.

### What is the age rating for Groove?

Groove has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### Does Groove integrate with Last.fm?

Yes, Groove offers Last.fm integration, allowing you to scrobble your listening history and enhance your music discovery.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2026-08-19

This update fixes a bug that would cause audio tags to be read incorrectly.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-30

Thank you for your support of Groove!

This update brings many small changes to make your experience using Groove even better!

- Redesigned Stats screen – you can now view stats by year, month, and week!
- Added a toggle to disable playback history in a new Privacy section in the app settings - this only affects data stored on your device, and will not affect your Last.fm settings.
- The album name is now shown in sortable track lists when sorting by album.
- Groove can now send "favorites" to your Last.fm account – this is optional, and can be turned on in the Last.fm settings.
- Added an Appearance setting to display song duration in track lists.
- Pressing the Play button on the Now Playing bar will now shuffle all songs in your library if nothing is currently playing. This can be configured to only play favorites or one of your playlists in Playback settings.
- Redesigned Album and Playlist views - these screens now theme themselves based on the album artwork/playlist image.
- Groove should now behave better in the rare case that your music files get moved around in a way it doesn't expect.
- Settings has been cleaned up with clearer verbiage and a new Privacy section.

### 1.3.7 — 2026-06-30

Note: Due to changes in how temporary data is stored between app launches, this update will reset your playback queue.

This update fixes a data integrity bug when restoring a playback session.

### 1.3.6 — 2026-06-28

This update fixes an issue that caused sorting options to be ignored.

### 1.3.5 — 2026-06-22

This update makes Groove even better, and more accessible than ever!

- Fixed an issue where the displayed playback position would not display correctly when restarting a track
- Songs added to the queue when shuffling no longer vanish if shuffle is turned off
- Better support for accessibility and customization options, like Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, and Dynamic Type

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