# JPLAY — The new reference hi-fi app.

> Audiophile music player integrating streaming services and local files with advanced playback features. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcin Ostapowicz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 5 more
- Released: 2022-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews.md

## What is JPLAY?

JPLAY is an award winning music playback app for audiophiles. It works instantly with nearly every streamer or network DAC on the market. It combines Qobuz, Tidal and local content in a single interface allowing user to access each library separately.

Main features:
•    Beautiful, clean and easy to use app allowing you to play music on nearly all streamers/network DACs - no core needed! (UPnP AV/DLNA)
•    Plays from Qobuz, Tidal and files on local libraries
•    HQPlayer Control API – Seamlessly integrate and remotely control HQPlayer directly from JPLAY
•    Dramatically better sound quality thanks to minimizing network traffic
•    Radio feature discovers new music for you
•    Single library, individual library and folder views
•    Extended playlists management
•    Advanced search, sort, focus
•    Artists bios, album reviews etc
•    Highlighted audiophile formats
•    My Activity, My history keep your playback stats
•    Native iOS controls from locked screen
•    Sharing your favorite music on social media
•    And much, much more!

JPLAY requires an active subscription to access its content and features. Sign up for a JPLAY subscription in the app. New users can enjoy a 14-day free trial period that will be automatically converted into a yearly subscription. Subscription is automatically renewed and charged on a yearly basis. You can cancel it at any time up until the day before renewal and you can at any time turn off the auto renewal.

## Key features

- Plays Qobuz, Tidal, and local music files
- Works with most streamers and network DACs
- HQPlayer Control API integration
- Dramatically better sound quality
- Radio feature for music discovery
- Extended playlist management
- Artist bios and album reviews

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JPLAY Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JPLAY Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |


## What do users think of JPLAY?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 Superior sound quality compared to competitors
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 🔌 Seamless UPnP/DLNA integration
- 📱 Works without requiring a server
- 🎯 Excellent Qobuz and Tidal integration
- 🎚️ HQPlayer native support and control
- 🎨 Beautiful interface design
- ⚡ Minimal network overhead
- 🔍 Comprehensive music search and metadata
- 🎧 Better sound than AirPlay
- 📚 Detailed artist and song information

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($50/year, $199 lifetime)
- ❌ No monthly subscription option available
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity and playback issues
- 📱 iOS-only application
- 🔄 No cross-device synchronization
- 🎵 DSD file playback not supported
- 🔌 Inconsistent device discovery on network
- 📖 Lacks comprehensive documentation
- ⏸️ Gapless playback not working reliably
- 🎚️ Limited DSP and EQ capabilities
- 👨‍💼 Poor customer support responsiveness
- ❌ No family sharing option
- 🎭 No Apple Music support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tracks fail to render or play from Tidal
- App crashes on startup with older iOS versions
- Playback stuttering and lag issues
- Renderer in transition errors
- Device discovery failures
- Missing cover art for local files
- Playback gets stuck at end of songs
- Random track order despite settings
- Skips tracks mid-playback
- Connection drops with certain streamers
- Metadata not syncing properly
- Album art not loading from Synology/Plex servers
- Qobuz favorites import not working
- Tidal playlist suggestions missing

**Most requested features**

- Monthly subscription option
- Cross-device synchronization for playlists and favorites
- EQ and tone adjustment controls
- DSD file playback support
- Multi-room audio capability
- Apple Watch control support
- AirPlay support
- Android version
- Gapless playback improvement
- Family sharing support
- Apple Music integration
- Internet radio support
- Volume control in player screen
- Automatic iCloud backup between devices
- WebDAV support
- Better error messages for troubleshooting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent for HQPlayer

*2026-08-26*

There is native support for HQplayer, which replaces the HQP app on IPad. The app is very intuitive and easy to use.

Would be good to have a monthly subscription model

### 5/5 — World’s best music software

*2026-08-18*

When all factors are taken into account; user interface, quality of customer service, updates, performance in regards to stability, cost, and of course sound quality, Jplay is the best I have used. I am a Roon lifetime subscriber and I barely use it anymore.

### 5/5 — The app I have been looking for all along!

*2026-08-05*

This is an excellent app. I have tried Roon (to complex, cluttered and frankly quite ugly) and Audirvāna (to unstable and unreliable for me), but this app blows them out of the water. It is clean and simple, yet really powerful too when needed to be. I love the way it integrates so well with Minimserver making browsing my own music just how I want it. It also plays flawlessly (and gaplessly) to all my equipment (Eversolo Play, Wiim pro and CXNv2 for those interested). One thing I would like would be iCloud syncing of the database to make it easier to switch from one device to another, but as it is I am a fan. Thanks so much for this!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words. Really glad JPLAY is clicking for you across the Eversolo Play, WiiM Pro, and CXNv2, and that MinimServer browsing feels right.

iCloud syncing across devices is a great idea and one we're aware is wanted — noted here as another vote for it.

Thanks again for taking the time to write this — it means a lot.

### 5/5 — Vergleich mit mconnect

*2026-07-23*

JPLAY ist im Vergleich teuer, aber klanglich deutlich klarer, entspannter, natürlicher.
Ja, JPLAY kostet lifetime 200€, der klangliche Gewinn ist aber deutlich größer als bei einem 200€ Kabel - macht also Sinn!
Auch der Support funktioniert gut.

Ich habe lifetime gebucht

**Developer response:** Thank you for the opinion. Can you please specify what do you mean by ‘runs badly’? Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

### 1/5 — Slow close to perfection but with an epic fail

*2026-07-11*

The app interface is fabulous, extremely well done. I was very excited to start using this platform after seeing how professional it looks. The sad reality is that it is an absolute shìt show for playback. It can’t play music for more than one track before it goes into a ridiculous buffering cycle chopping the music up non stop. What a massive shame. If the developer can sort this out I’ll absolutely come back to using the app but for now, the playback is a total mess.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words about the interface, and I'm sorry the playback experience let you down. Shame you didn't reach out to support first — we're always happy to help.

### 5/5 — 中文版翻译有低级问题

*2026-07-05*

work错译为作曲 应该是作品 movementname错译为迁移 应该是章节

**Developer response:** Hi,

Thank you so much for the five stars, and especially for catching these translation issues — that's exactly the kind of detailed feedback that helps us improve. We'll get these corrected in a future update.

Thanks again for taking the time to point this out.

### 5/5 — Meilleure app qobuz et meilleur son et ui

*2026-06-28*

Exceptionnel

**Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour ce retour et pour les 5 étoiles ! Ravi que l'application, le son et l'interface vous plaisent autant. Bonne écoute !

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2026-06-07*

O aplicativo é muito bom no que se propõe. Excelente qualidade de som e boas funções para organizar a biblioteca. Muito melhor que os aplicativos nativos do Qobuz e Tidal na minha opinião

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words! Great to hear you're enjoying the sound quality and the library organization features — and that JPLAY compares so well to the native Qobuz and Tidal apps in your view. That means a lot. Enjoy the music!

### 5/5 — Another surprised at the low rating.

*2026-05-31*

Tried it with my iPad, KEF wireless speakers. Far better than the KEF app. I’m enjoying listening via JPLAY app. I tried ROON but found it too complicated to setup.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for taking the time to share this, Bob — it genuinely means a lot.
You’re absolutely right that the ratings can be misleading. Unfortunately, people tend to be far more inclined to leave a negative review online than a positive one, so honest feedback like yours is incredibly valuable in giving prospective users a fairer picture.
I’m delighted JPLAY is working so well with your iPad and KEF wireless setup, and that you’re finding it more enjoyable than the alternatives. That’s exactly what we’re aiming for — great sound without the complexity.
Happy listening!

Marcin​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

### 5/5 — Perfect with DRUP

*2026-05-22*

Perfect player for me. No need of server. Just connect your Qobuz or Tidal account and play music. I use it with DirettaUPnPrenderer. It feels like match made in heaven. The background is black and micro-dynamics is off the charts. Apart for that it works so well with HQPlayer. Better than Roon. You can change the filter and HQPlayer settings from within the Jplay itself and no need to go to HQPlayer server. Lot of information related to HQPlayer playback is visible as well. If you want something to work with your Diretta setup then look no further.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Great to hear JPLAY pairs so well with your Diretta UPnP renderer and HQPlayer setup — "black background" and "micro-dynamics off the charts" is exactly what we aim for. Glad the in-app HQPlayer controls are useful too. Enjoy the music!

## Frequently asked questions about JPLAY

### What does JPLAY do?

JPLAY is an award-winning music playback app for audiophiles. It allows you to play music from Qobuz, Tidal, and your local files through a single, easy-to-use interface. It's designed to work with nearly all streamers and network DACs, offering a high-fidelity listening experience.

### What are the main features of JPLAY?

Key features include seamless integration of Qobuz, Tidal, and local content, compatibility with most streamers and network DACs (UPnP AV/DLNA), HQPlayer Control API integration for remote control, and dramatically improved sound quality by minimizing network traffic. It also offers a radio feature for music discovery, advanced playlist management, and detailed artist/album information.

### How much does JPLAY cost?

JPLAY requires an active subscription to access its content and features. New users can enjoy a 14-day free trial, which automatically converts into a yearly subscription. The subscription renews and is charged annually, but can be canceled at any time before the renewal date.

### What devices is JPLAY compatible with?

JPLAY is designed to work instantly with nearly every streamer or network DAC on the market that supports UPnP AV/DLNA. It also offers native iOS controls from the locked screen.

### Who is JPLAY for?

JPLAY is specifically designed for audiophiles and serious music listeners who prioritize sound quality and want a unified platform to manage their music from various sources, including streaming services and local libraries.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.4 — 2026-08-18

- Radio Paradise streams now show the currently playing track;
- Radio: import stations from M3U files and export your station list;
- Tagged items now appear in My Albums, My Tracks, My Playlists, and My Artists;
- Bug fixes and performance improvements;

### 1.4.3 — 2026-07-08

- Direct Disk Playback for HQPlayer and MinimServer: when HQPlayer Desktop and MinimServer share the same machine, JPLAY can send the local file path to HQPlayer for direct-from-disk playback;
- Improved HQPlayer playback: JPLAY can now send multiple upcoming tracks to HQPlayer at once;
- Queue Radio modes;
- Bug fixes and performance improvements;

### 1.4.2 — 2026-05-14

- "Add to" button now also lets you add to Favorites, Save for Later, or Rate;
- Add to Playlist now allows selecting multiple playlists at once;
- Improvements to Focus functionality;
- New UI themes;
- Several UI and UX improvements;
- Bug fixes and performance improvements;

### 1.4.1 — 2026-04-24

- HQPlayer library support;
- New History screen;
- Smart playlists;
- Filter library items by tags;
- Multiselection improvements;
- My Library filters are now preserved between app launches;
- Bug fixes and performance improvements;

### 1.4 — 2026-01-30

- HIGHRESAUDIO integration (hi-res streaming & VirtualVault access);
- New Black Theme;
- Easier access to Settings via updated Side Menu;
- Bug fixes and performance improvements;

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