# HiByMusic

> Free lossless HiFi audio player for audiophiles with extensive format support. (iPhone/iPad app by Dongguan Hiby Music Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibymusic/id1048838844 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dongguan Hiby Music Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048838843)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 140 App Store ratings · 401 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more
- Released: 2015-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibymusic/id1048838844/reviews.md

## What is HiByMusic?

HiByMusic

Free lossless HiFi audio player. Easy to use, clean and clear.

HiByMusic Player is a free lossless HiFi audio player designed for audiophiles and music fans, giving you a first-class music experience wherever you go.

Features:
1. Wide lossless/lossy audio format support, including DSD(DSF,DFF), ISO(DSF,DFF,DST), WAV, FLAC, APE, AIFF, M4A, AAC, WMA, MP3, Ogg Vorbis;
2. CUE sheets and ISO images are also directly supported;
3. High precision decoding with 32 bits output, 64 bits floating point decoding and 128 bits internal precision, all for the best quality audio;
4. External USB DAC is supported, Output Native DSD with DoP, Direct output DxD and 384kHz@32bits audio streams easily;
5. Gapless playback;
6. 10 band graphic EQ;
7. MSEB support;

Stay tuned, more professional function will be added continually!

email: service@hiby.com
website: www.hiby.com

## Key features

- Wide lossless/lossy audio format support
- CUE sheets and ISO image support
- High precision decoding (32-bit output, 64-bit float)
- External USB DAC support
- Gapless playback
- 10 band graphic EQ
- MSEB support

## What do users think of HiByMusic?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 Excellent hi-res audio support (DSD, FLAC, WAV, APE)
- 🆓 Free app without ads or hidden fees
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🔗 HibyLink functionality for controlling compatible devices
- ⚙️ Effective equalizer and DSP effects
- 📁 File management and local library support
- 🌐 Network playback capabilities (NAS, DLNA, SMB)
- 🔊 Bit-perfect audio output option
- 📊 Track bitrate and resolution indicators

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Poor iOS optimization compared to Android version
- 🔌 Unreliable Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- 🎯 Clunky and unintuitive user experience
- 🚫 CarPlay support removed in recent updates
- 📖 Inadequate documentation and instructions
- 🔄 Infrequent updates and slow bug fixes
- 🎨 Limited customization options (themes, UI styles)
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🎪 Inconsistent UI elements and Chinese language pop-ups
- 🎵 Album sorting issues (alphabetical instead of track order)
- 🎬 Album art display problems and misalignment

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during music library scanning (around 3,000 files)
- HibyLink connection drops repeatedly
- Music playback stops when app is backgrounded
- Rewind button behavior inconsistent (goes to previous song instead of replaying)
- Album shuffle mixing with existing playlist songs
- SMBv3 compatibility issues
- DLNA functionality crashes
- EQ and DSP effects not working on iOS
- DSD DoP not functioning on iPhone 15 Pro Max
- MQA track playback crashes
- Search function keyboard disappears after each letter
- Album art cropping and stretching issues
- Lyric loading failures
- Some MP3 and M4A files fail to play
- Bluetooth pairing inconsistency with Hiby devices
- Firmware update required every startup (2-3 minutes)
- Music file scanning not detecting all formats
- Volume control glitches when pressing quickly
- Plugin deactivation after app closure
- Folder sorting in reverse alphabetical order
- Track order randomization in folder view

**Most requested features**

- Manual playlist reordering
- ID3 tag editing capability
- Folder-based music library scanning
- Album artist sorting (not just track artist)
- Album favorites/bookmarking
- Gapless playback
- Crossfade between tracks
- Folder icon display in browser
- Font size adjustment
- Language settings
- Dark mode and theme customization
- Background playback support
- Search by filename
- HTTP/NAS access support
- Lyrics matching and custom lyric sources
- Portrait mode support for iPad
- Online lyrics and cover art fetching improvements
- Ascending/descending sort order options
- Playlist organization and song management
- VoiceOver accessibility improvements for iOS

## Recent user reviews (10 of 401)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibymusic/id1048838844/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 闪退

*2026-07-04, version 3.5.0*

经常闪退，软件长期不更新。

### 5/5 — It works fine

*2026-06-30, version 3.5.0*

Nothing wrong with this app, seems people have issues with their DACs, if you have an issue with the app on iPhone it’s a skill issue, works fine.

### 2/5 — No es tan buena

*2026-06-06, version 3.5.0*

Se oye bien, si. Pero no es compatible de manera adecuada con iOS. La mejor versión de esta app, está en Android

### 1/5 — Hiby link fails on r1

*2026-06-01, version 3.5.0*

It always fails to connect to Hiby link with the Hiby r1.

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2026-05-11, version 3.5.0*

Плеер hiby r1 не подключается его даже нет в списке устройств , хотя на андроиде все работает

### 4/5 — Its not sending bit perfect

*2026-05-10, version 3.5.0*

Hi developer, can yiu fox this ?

### 4/5 — Good app

*2026-05-06, version 3.5.0*

Good app to pair with your Hiby player. Would be good if Album Artist categorization is added.

### 3/5 — 歌词匹配

*2026-04-04, version 3.5.0*

在本地歌词读取不完美，有些有本地歌词但就是读不出，在线歌词又找没有。

### 5/5 — 小反馈

*2026-03-29, version 3.5.0*

希望能支持手动调整播放列表的音乐顺序，有时候导入专辑顺序是乱的。
希望能支持手动修改ID3信息。
还有希望能支持读取指定文件夹的音乐。
希望海贝越来越好！

### 3/5 — No iPhone 14 screen support

*2026-03-05, version 3.5.0*

Cuts off at the top and bottom like I'm on an iPhone 7

## Frequently asked questions about HiByMusic

### What kind of audio files does HiByMusic support?

This app supports a wide array of lossless and lossy audio formats, including DSD (DSF, DFF), ISO (DSF, DFF, DST), WAV, FLAC, APE, AIFF, M4A, AAC, WMA, and MP3. It also directly supports CUE sheets and ISO images.

### What makes HiByMusic a high-fidelity player?

It offers high precision decoding with 32-bit output, 64-bit floating-point decoding, and 128-bit internal precision to ensure the best possible audio quality. The app also supports external USB DACs for native DSD output and high-resolution audio streams.

### Is HiByMusic free to use?

Yes, HiByMusic is a free lossless HiFi audio player. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features.

### What are the advanced audio features available?

Beyond format support, the app includes gapless playback for uninterrupted listening, a 10-band graphic equalizer for sound customization, and MSEB support for further audio tuning. It also allows for direct output to external USB DACs.

### Who is this app designed for?

This application is specifically designed for audiophiles and music fans who desire a first-class, high-fidelity music experience. It caters to users who appreciate lossless audio quality and advanced playback controls.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.0 — 2024-11-12

1. Fixed the situation that after upgrading to iOS18, the UI display of some models was covered;
2. Compatible with some new iPhones that cannot output DSD signals through DoP;

### 3.4.1 — 2023-06-09

1.Fixed abnormal USB DoP output in some cases;
2.Added support for MQA audio;
3.Fixed UI display issues in some cases;
4.Added support for embedded lyrics and cover art;
5.Fixed the issue where changing the sampling rate of a track using MSEB did not take effect;
6.Other bug fixes.

### 3.4.0 — 2020-10-08

Changelogs:
1. UI update;
2. Added in-car play mode;
3. Added "add" function in the list of supported cloud music sources;
4. Optimized the clarity of album art;
5. Optimized HiBy Link playback;
6. Various other bug fixes.

### 3.3.1 — 2020-06-02

Changelog:
1. Added playback settings of HiBy Link;
2. Added OneDrive for Bussiness account;
3. Optimized media library;
4. Optimized playback of DLNA, LAN, OneDrive and Dropbox;
5. Fixed issue with obtaining online cover and lyrics causing flash problem;
6. Optimized clearing cache in automatically obtaining cover and lyrics;
7. Various other bug fixes.

### 3.3.0 — 2020-01-09

Changelog:
1. Two new plugins Spatializer and SVirtualizer;
2. Various bug fixes.

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