# Harken Offline Music Player — user reviews > 14 indexed App Store user reviews of Harken Offline Music Player by Ben Thomas, rated 4.40/5 from 9 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harken-offline-music-player/id640341465/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harken-offline-music-player/id640341465.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 7 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — harken music app *2019-11-07, version 4.5.0* Not working ### 1/5 — This version crashes, but playlist keeps playing *2014-04-19, version 3.0.2* This version crashes, but playlist keeps playing. Oddly enough, you can see your podcast list using Apple’s Music App, even though it now doesn’t deal with podcasts. Anyway, this important app needs a quick fix. Last version is a wreck. ### 2/5 — Can’t figure it out *2018-05-07, version 4.3.1* Not easy at all to download music from iTunes. :( I had high hopes but it’s back to the drawing board ...,,,,, ### 2/5 — Font very difficult to read *2015-11-30* IN theory looks quite a nice app, but if you’ve ANY issues with eyesight, this will be impossible to read. All fonts in this are very thin and accessibility settings seem to be ignored. **Developer response:** Hi Paul, Please try the latest version. There are many fonts to choose from, and I've moved away from the thin ones so I hope that makes it easier to use. Respecting your accessibility settings is a high priority for me and I hope to add that feature soon. ### 3/5 — Acceptable *2022-05-04, version 4.7.1* Sorry, some of the reviews i read said this app would cure my issue with the iPhone Apple app and cure the Cover Art issue. The Apple app has asssigned most of the Album Civer art completely wrong. This app did not help that issue. ### 4/5 — works well, looks great *2014-05-01, version 3.0.3* All the functionality of the built-in iOS music player (except radio, which I don't miss) PLUS one-touch album playing, podcasts, the ability to mix songs, audiobooks and podcasts in a single playlist, and an elegant interface that's a pleasure to look at. Love it. Ben's been steadily developing the app and has plans for more improvements in the future. ### 5/5 — Pretty much perfect *2026-02-05, version 5.0.0* Nice, simple controls with a clean interface. Great for driving. If you dislike the native music app as much as me, which is to say… a lot. Check it out. ### 5/5 — Simple yet effective *2025-01-06, version 5.0.0* Great to see this app getting some love with an update. I thought it was EOL but I love the new interface and how easily you can switch ordering. I still use my default ‘last listened’ so I can dig out albums or playlists i haven’t enjoyed in a while Thank you for this app. Keep up the good work. ### 5/5 — Works well, happy *2020-11-01, version 4.6.0* Good alternative to the standard music player, and most importantly, Podcasts + Music in one interface!! Dig it. ### 5/5 — Excellent player *2020-01-28, version 4.5.0* I have tried several IOS music players and Harken comes out on top. I listen to my music through Smart playlists and the play count updating is essential for them to function. The artwork always displayed without shutting down as the Apple player does, is great. Ecoute is the only other player that has these functions, as far as I have found, but Harken has a much more user friendly interface. The stop/play tap on screen is great. Now if only Ben could implement the crossfade function he would get 5 stars. ## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The ONLY Music App I Use *2018-06-01, version 4.3.1* Simple, clean, easy to use interface. I love the clean, uncluttered, easy-to-use interface with nice big album art. This is perfect for use when in a vehicle because song play is controlled by taps and gestures anywhere on the screen. ### 5/5 — One of the best replacement apps for music and podcasts *2014-06-21, version 3.0.5* I use Harken for iPhone pretty much everyday, especially to listen to podcasts while driving. It's easy to use, looks good, uses gestures that are natural, and the programmer responds positively to feedback. (For my part, I try to keep that feedback useful. :-) About the only thing I could ask for at this point is a universal app; I have it installed on my iPad anyway. ### 5/5 — Still my go to music app in the car *2014-04-28, version 3.0.3* This little app has pushed its way onto the first page of my apps. I use it every day to listen to music in the car without having to look at my phone to pause or change tracks. Works well in conjunction with the built in music player app. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2014-04-27, version 3.0.3* Works like a charm, great job! --- *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 2026-07-04.*