JPLAY appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for JPLAY is 78 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

JPLAY User Reviews

Name: JPLAY
Rating: 4.3 (52 reviews)

JPLAY

Marcin Ostapowicz

🎵 Music

Customer Experience

Positive experience60.7% of reviews

Neutral5.9% of reviews

Negative experience33.3% of reviews

~ Based on 135 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of JPLAY. Based on 52 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 13 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

🎵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

Negative things

💰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

Is JPLAY Safe?

JPLAY appears mostly safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for JPLAY is 82/100.

This assessment is based on 52 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.3/5.

Safety Analysis

80.8% of ratings point to a safe experience

5.8% of ratings suggest some concerns

13.5% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 52 App Store ratings for JPLAY.

Is JPLAY Legit?

JPLAY appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for JPLAY is 78/100.

Based on 78 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

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Excellent for HQPlayer

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

PhaseShiftX

3 days ago

World’s best music software

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.

enter ickname

12 days ago

The app I have been looking for all along!

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!

Samnorthernlights

24 days ago

Response from developer

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.

Vergleich mit mconnect

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

6LXVI6

a month ago

Response from developer

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

Slow close to perfection but with an epic fail

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.

Hamletthehamster

2 months ago

Response from developer

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.

中文版翻译有低级问题

work错译为作曲应该是作品 movementname错译为迁移应该是章节

loodytq

2 months ago

Response from developer

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.

Meilleure app qobuz et meilleur son et ui

Exceptionnel

Pima1793

2 months ago

Response from developer

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

Excelente

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

Pesto3

3 months ago

Response from developer

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!

Another surprised at the low rating.

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.

Bobnicklin

3 months ago

Response from developer

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

Perfect with DRUP

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.

Prodigious01

3 months ago

Response from developer

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!

Nicht zu fassen

Ich bin sehr skeptisch mit Rezensierenden und zwar in beide Richtungen.
Ich nutze teure und sehr gute Hardware. Und kann die zT sehr feinen Unterschiede hören welche Kabel ergeben.
Die App hat klar Komponenten Status. Sie ist f den Klang so wichtig wie jede Komponente.
Es sind Raumdarstellung und Timing und besonders Tieftonfundament deutlich besser als mit den Apps der Hersteller.
Auch ich empfehle eine Option des Monatsabos für die Entwickler.
Wer richtig gute Hardware hat braucht aber die Lifetime Lizenz.
Da sind 199€ gut angelegt.
Ich kenne außer richtige Phase keine Tuning Maßnahme die soviel Klang für so wenig Euro bietet.
Ich danke dass es das gibt

Kronzilla

4 months ago

Response from developer

Vielen herzlichen Dank für diese wundervolle Rezension! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass JPLAY in Ihrem System einen so deutlichen Unterschied macht — das ist genau das, wofür wir die App entwickelt haben. Vielen Dank, dass Sie Teil der JPLAY-Community sind und viel Freude beim Musikhören!

Ich bin sehr zufrieden!

Schnelle Benutzeroberfläche & tolle Klang Qualität. Ich finde den Klang gegenüber Qobuz Connect aufgeräumter & klarerer! Mir wäre nur eine monatliche Abrechnung lieber, das ist der einzigste Kritik Punkt!
Liebe Grüße

Marv258

4 months ago

Response from developer

Danke 🙏

Must have für High End Streamer

Was diese App an Klanggewinn rausholt ist unglaublich. Im High End Bereich wie bei mir mit Wilson Audio Lautsprechern und Streamer für 5K hört man den Unterschied sofort. Ich höre Details die ich vorher nicht gehört habe. Diese App ist jeden Cent wert.

Cineman40

4 months ago

Response from developer

Vielen herzlichen Dank für dieses wunderbare Feedback! Es freut uns riesig zu hören, dass JPLAY auf Ihrem High-End-Setup mit den Wilson Audio Lautsprechern genau das liefert, wofür wir so hart arbeiten — Details und Musikalität, die vorher verborgen geblieben sind. Genau das ist unsere Mission: jedes Bit so sauber wie möglich an den DAC zu bringen, damit Systeme wie Ihres ihr volles Potenzial entfalten können. Bewertungen wie Ihre motivieren uns enorm, diesen Weg konsequent weiterzugehen. Viel Freude beim Musikhören! Marcin

Vastly improved sound

I switched to this from Roon. That has a decent UX but always sounded thick to me. JPLAY Is less good on UX but leagues ahead on sound.

Daniel Paul H

4 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for switching to JPLAY and for taking the time to share your impression — it really means a lot. Sound quality is what we obsess over every day, so hearing that it's paying off for you is the best feedback we could get. When it comes to UX, Improvements are landing in every release, and more are on the way. If you ever have specific suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out — user feedback genuinely shapes our roadmap. Marcin

Great sound

As a long term user of Roon, finally decided to take the plunge and try JPLAY. The sound is noticeably a step up from Roon, but requires a little more library management for one’s local files due to the use of minimserver. Regardless, it’s worth using minimserver as it forces you clean up your library. Will continue to use JPLAY for the foreseeable future

Vakman1977

5 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you're noticing the sound quality difference. Enjoy the music!

Der Klang ist unglaublich

Im Vergleich zu all den anderen Apps wie bspw mConnect ist JPLAY einfach unglaublich. Kp wie die das machen aber es klingt einfach besser darüber Qobuz zu stream anstatt über die eigene Sonos API. Nutz die App auch für meinen Devialet Phantom, muss dafür auch alle Sachen aktivieren wie Sicherer Übergang etc. Aber es hört sich soooo viel besser an als mConnect.
Liegt wahrscheinlich einfach daran das sich die App den eig. Pfad zum Song vom Streaming Anbieter zieht und den so wie er ist an den upnp Player weitergibt ohne die Audio selber nochmal zu laden oder zu buffern etc wie das zb mConnect macht. Kann nämlich JPLAY einfach schließen und wieder öffnen mein Player auswählen und das Lied läuft noch und wird mir inkl. aktuellem Wiedergabe Punkt angezeigt. Hammer.

Liebe eure App. Würd mich vllt. über ein Monat free Code freuen für die Bewertung. <3

ViPiMP

5 months ago

Response from developer

Vielen Dank für die tolle Bewertung und die begeisterten Worte! Es freut uns sehr, dass JPLAY auf Ihrem Devialet Phantom so gut klingt. Viel Spaß weiterhin beim Musikhören! Marcin

Cost prohibitive

App seems great from what I saw during the trial. But dropping a 50 spot is a bit wild. Make it a $4-$5 monthly thing and I’m down.

The Savage Coconut

5 months ago

Very nice app

Love your app. Use with Melco transport. Possible to add an option like « New/Last import » Each new import into a new TAG. It’s a proposal. Thanks

Levisjack

5 months ago

Response from developer

Hi, thank you so much for the kind review and for using JPLAY with your Melco! A feature you’re describing is already planned and will be available in the next update. Stay tuned! Thanks again for the suggestion and your support! Marcin

Klang

Ich habe gerade die App installiert was sehr gut funktioniert hat, Highresaudio und Qobuz importiert und dann mit der App Musik auf einem höheren Niveau gespielt, ich bin völlig begeistert

Tigerlein27

5 months ago

Response from developer

Vielen Dank für die tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie von JPLAY begeistert sind. Viel Spaß beim Musikhören! Marcin

Fantastic music control app

I’m genuinely surprised by the low ratings for this app as during the 2 week free trial I’ve had nothing but solid reliable playback with my WiiM ultra. JPLAY is a control app for local music (server), or streamed (Qobuz etc), so ideally needs a server to be run elsewhere. However, I found JPLAY can see, and use, my music SSD attached to the WiiM ultra so the additional local music server wasn’t needed. So simple to have the WiiM ultra acting as the server, and playback device, with JPLAY controlling everything! JPLAY offers the best playback features of any similar app I’ve tried, the same goes for music discovery. My Qobuz and local libraries are combined, just like in Roon, and searches are done across all sources. Actually the whole experience is like a mini Roon but JPLAY cannot offer everything that Roon does, such as DSP, as its only a control app. People talk about the better sound quality of JPLAY and in my experience it sounds the same as any other similar app, after all its a control app and doesn’t touch the audio files! Others may disagree.

The one big issue with JPLAY for me is you can spend weeks getting all your tracks rated, favourites sorted, playlists etc on one device and it will NOT be automatically updated on a second device. You can do a manual backup and restore, between devices, but that’s a faff and I would like to see this done automatically, via iCloud. Updates seem to be regular and while the price is expensive I do feel JPLAY is worth the investment. I shall subscribe for a year and see how the app develops before deciding if I shall pay for a lifetime license.

Overall an excellent app and highly recommend!

Tramplite

6 months ago

Response from developer

Hi, thank you so much for such a detailed and thoughtful review! It’s great to hear JPLAY is working so well with your WiiM Ultra setup. Regarding automatic sync between devices — this is something we’ve looked into carefully. Unfortunately, implementing real-time iCloud sync is technically very complex and would inevitably add background overhead that could negatively impact playback performance, which goes against our core philosophy of keeping the audio path as clean as possible. It’s also worth noting that with UPnP, only one control point (app instance) should be actively controlling a renderer at any given time. So in practice, we’d recommend picking one device as your primary JPLAY controller rather than running it on multiple devices simultaneously. That said, the manual backup/restore option is there precisely to help with device migration when needed, and we’re always looking for ways to make it smoother. Thanks again for your support and enjoy the music! Marcin