# iSub Music Streamer — user reviews > 300 indexed App Store user reviews of iSub Music Streamer by Benjamin Baron, rated 4.60/5 from 82 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isub-music-streamer/id362920532/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isub-music-streamer/id362920532.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 66 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of iSub Music Streamer? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Seamless Subsonic integration - 👍 Great app, works flawlessly - 🎨 Elegant and intuitive interface - 💾 Excellent caching and offline functionality - 🔊 High-quality audio streaming - 🤝 Responsive and helpful developer **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes on iOS 8/14 updates - 🚫 Lack of CarPlay support - 🤔 Confusing caching/download management - 🎨 Outdated or unappealing UI design **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes when setting up server connection - Inconsistent behavior when switching between online/offline modes - Cached music disappearing from device **Most requested features** - Automatic bookmarking for podcasts/audiobooks - Improved EQ and audio customization options - Integration with other media server platforms (e.g., Plex, Emby) - Chromecast/AirPlay support ## Newest reviews (15 of 300) ### 4/5 — Funktioniert nicht mit der Nextcloud Music App *2025-11-07, version 4.0.2* Es muss ein API Key erzeugt werden ### 4/5 — My go-to Subsonic app *2024-02-29, version 4.0.2* I’ve been using ISub since about 2015. The only issue I’ve ever had with it is the lack of a decent CarPlay integration. You’re stuck using the Now Playing feature which doesn’t allow you to navigate outside the currently loaded playlist. Add that integration and it’ll be pretty close to perfect. ### 3/5 — doesn't seem to support https? *2022-12-05, version 4.0.2* i can't log in to my airsonic server ### 4/5 — 5-star rating *2022-09-02, version 4.0.2* Fast, practical and versatile. But to be useful for a large music collection, I strongly request to introduce a 5-star rating feature. That would make it the perfect Navidrome app. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ### 4/5 — UI needs a bit of improvement *2022-05-06, version 4.0.2* Also if password contains “&” authentication fails. App should be tested with very long passwords containing symbols. ### 5/5 — The Best Companion for Subsonic *2021-11-11, version 4.0.2* This is one of those apps that is a staple for music lovers that host their own Subsonic server. One of the best streaming apps out there and the absolute best for streaming with Subsonic! ### 5/5 — Perfecta para airsonic *2021-10-21, version 4.0.2* Me flipa que la App tenga tantos años, ocupe tan poco y funcione tan bien ### 4/5 — Mostly great but confusing *2021-10-07, version 4.0.2* I use this app with my Airsonic Advanced server and I really enjoy the music player and the robust controls. What I struggle with in this app though is figuring out how to cache songs in a coherent fashion. One may download the songs in a given playlist when browsing the server, but once those songs are downloaded, the playlist itself doesn’t seem to cache, so your order and organization is lost. I really wish this would be fixed because it would then effectively fix my complaints but the caching system in particular weds work. Also it’s difficult to ecologically specify to the app that you’re offline…when you fire it up without a server connection, many verbose pop ups appear which is dangerous while driving. This should also be fixed to make the experience better and safer. ### 3/5 — Pause between songs is annoying *2021-06-19, version 4.0.2* I used iSub for a while and I like that it connects easily with my server and shows lyrics when available which is cool. But even with pre-loading of next song enabled, there is always a 1-2 second gap between songs, which I find really annoying. I reluctantly paid the $5 for the “play:Sub” app which does not have this problem and even lets you add cross fade. iSub is a good app to try out streaming from your subsonic-compatible server. But for the long-run you think the gap might annoy you, play:Sub seems to be the best iOS app. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2021-03-16, version 4.0.2* Très bonne application! ### 5/5 — Très très bonne *2021-03-07, version 4.0.1* L’application est très bonne, même si elle est simpliste, c’est la seule compatible avec ma librairie de musique ### 4/5 — Really like this app. Please just add automatic bookmarks! *2021-03-02, version 4.0.1* I really like this app. Works very well, very quick, and the UI is fantastic and easy to read unlike so many other apps. I only have one wish: automatic bookmarks for podcast/audiobook/panel listening! I know it’s not under active development but I and others will be grateful. ### 5/5 — The best is back *2021-02-24, version 4.0.1* I’m pretty sure this is the most weirdly emotional I’ve ever felt about an app update. I gave iSub 5 stars and a review back in 2012, and from that point til the Great Disappointment of 2020 it was an almost infrastructural part of my life. I deliberately held off on updating to iOS14 for so long that I eventually forgot that it was a strategic position I was holding, just to keep this app alive. The moment when, late at night in the throes of the pandemic and perhaps in my cups, I absentmindedly tapped “Update” then instantly realized the sonic ramifications of my actions, was one of shock and trauma and genuine human grief. My months in the wilderness were hard, Reader. So hard. As the American Experiment seemingly crumbled around me, I tried every other Subsonic app in the App Store. None could compare. I began listening to the Bandcamp app almost exclusively, the rest of my collection fading into memory. And so today, when I found this update, It was like Dorothy opening her eyes for the first time in the technicolor of Oz. Like, “Yes. This. THIS. This is the 2021 I was promised.” I’ve been sitting around listening to tunes all evening, marveling that iSub is not only back, it’s better. Ben did it. He BUILT BACK BETTER. The design is clearer, the way it navigates my truly massive library is lightning quick, the new bells and whistles are all intuitive and cool. The best is back. Thank you, Ben. You really, really made my day. ### 5/5 — Tremendous Update *2021-02-21, version 4.0.1* The recent work put into the app is very much appreciated. There were some hiccups for the app over the last several years, but it is once again the premier Subsonic on iOS. It has no peer on Android. ### 5/5 — subsonic client *2021-02-17, version 4.0.1* Danke für das Update! Endlich ist isub wieder unter den aktuellen ios Versionen nutzbar. 👍 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No Car Play *2024-01-06, version 4.0.2* This app does not work with Apple CarPlay. Except for that it works great but that is a dealbreaker that needs to be fixed but doubtful they will do anything. ### 1/5 — Navidrome *2023-03-21, version 4.0.2* Trying to connect to a navidrome server as they claim isub can handle it. I am getting invalid semicolon separator in query. So it is a solid 1 star for me. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with navodrome *2022-05-20, version 4.0.2* Doesn’t work with navodrome and feels like an app from 2012 ### 1/5 — Nun reicht‘s. *2021-06-12, version 4.0.2* Ich benutze iSub seit sehr vielen Jahren und primär zum Hören von Hörbüchern. Die alte Version hatte sehr viele Probleme und ihr einziger Pluspunkt war die fehlende Konkurrenz. Die Freude über die neue Version währte bei mir nur kurz. Insbesondere für Hörbücher ist sie ein absoluter Krampf, da sie regelmäßig vergisst an welcher Stelle man aufgehört hatte zu hören – und das bedeutet bei Hörbüchern ein langes Gesuche bis man wieder beim richtigen Kapitel ist. Ich habe auf Prologue gewechselt.Kostet zwar Geld, aber diese jahrelangen Kinderkrankheiten gibt es dort nicht. ### 1/5 — Songs not playing *2021-05-21, version 4.0.2* Songs and playlists are displayed, but not played. nothing happens when pressing the play button ### 1/5 — Broken. Sad thing too. *2020-12-03, version 3.1.12* I have paid for and loved the app for years. Today I had to change the server info. The app crashes when I touch the screen to add the info. Rebooted the phone (iPhone 10 pro max). No change. Deleted app and reinstalled. No change. It is just flat out broke now. ### 1/5 — I’ve used this app for years all of A sudden it just crashes *2020-11-18, version 3.1.12* When I go to set up a server I click the box and it immediately crashes even with a test server, what is going on? ### 1/5 — Non existent customer support *2020-11-18, version 3.1.12* I’ve had this app for about a year and for the most part it was good. Until my server crashed and I had to re-load the app and re-login. It won’t let me even start typing to login before it crashes. I’ve emailed customer support 3 times, and re-loaded the app 3 times. I still have no resolution, and it’s been almost 2 weeks of not having access to my music server. Not really sure what to do here but I’m beyond frustrated, and am getting no help. ### 1/5 — All gone. Nothing to see here *2020-11-15, version 3.1.12* Doesn’t work iOS 14 ### 1/5 — This app is dead *2020-10-30, version 3.1.12* Why this still in the appstore ? App hasn’t been updated for 2 years and doesn’t run on the most recent ios. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Works flawlessly *2025-10-09, version 4.0.2* I don’t know who is having problems with this app but in my experience, it has been completely flawless. Yes the UI does look aged but it’s the most functional app I found so far, that gets my job done WITHOUT a bug or hitch(tried substreamer, it crashes randomly for no reason). Also the app’s very lightweight and UNDER 5mbs, that’s a BIG plus in my opinion, very optimised. ### 5/5 — Please, add a cache next 5 songs option! Great app! *2025-10-03, version 4.0.2* Please, add a cache next 5 songs option! Great app! ### 5/5 — Great option *2024-04-08, version 4.0.2* I’ve just found out about a cloud streaming, and this app giving the most pleasant expiriense! Everything is on place, and works flawlessly. Interface is friendly and readable, so zero complains, thank you very very much🙌 ### 5/5 — Free and minimal *2024-03-01, version 4.0.2* Excellent app, does everything I need ### 5/5 — Just works, straight out of the box *2023-09-20, version 4.0.2* Does what it says. That shouldn’t be a rarity, but in the *sonic world, it is. Clean, smart interface and an easy experience. I feel profound relief to have found an app I like for this, after installing and uninstalling a bunch of poor alternatives. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — iSub + Subsonic = 😄❤️ *2023-09-12, version 4.0.2* I can’t believe this is free ### 5/5 — Great App with awesome support *2023-06-19, version 4.0.2* Unable to reach my server from iSub. Reached out to iSub support. To my surprise I was contacted by them the next day!! They confirmed nothing was wrong with my setup, only to realize myself that allow cellular data for the iSub app was not set on my iPhone; former Android user. This solved my issue! Thank you iSub for a great product and customer service! ### 5/5 — The most useful subsonic player *2023-04-09, version 4.0.2* I’ve been using subsonic for over a decade. It’s basic format has essentially been unchanged the entire time and that’s a good thing. It’s so intuitive to use. I’ve tried other subsonic player apps and none have compared throughout the years. This player is so well thought out making it eminently useful. ### 5/5 — Hands down the best *2022-03-28, version 4.0.2* Have used this app for many years with both subsonic and madsonic servers, and even though its author "retired", it is still in a class of its own. Reliable, highly configurable, stable, high-quality audio, feature-packed, fantastic UI, support for genres, etc. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2022-01-11, version 4.0.2* Have been using for the last 8 years. Never had a single problem. Easy to use, elegant and reliable interface. It’s a master piece! I hope the author keeps supporting and updating the app. --- *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 2026-07-25.*