# Ling Ran — Pure local music player editor

> Ad-free local music player and editor with directory-based organization and server streaming. (iPhone/iPad app by 满亚 孔.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-ran/id6755538782 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [满亚 孔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854273885)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 53 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2025-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-ran/id6755538782/reviews.md

## What is Ling Ran?

- Native components, absolutely no ads, for a pure experience.
- Directories as playlists, minimalist management, intuitive operation.
- Special effects lyrics, visual listening, one-click switching between light and dark themes, timed stop. 
- Variable speed playback, progress memory, skip the beginning and end, also perfect for audiobook enthusiasts.
- Edit mp3, m4a, flac song covers, lyrics, and other information; crop images and modify resolution to build your perfect music library.
- LAN remote management for easy uploading, deleting, and organizing. CarPlay support makes operation easier.
- Directly play music from Samba / WebDAV / Jellyfin (not recommended)  / Navidrome (not recommended) / Emby (recommended) home servers to save local storage space.
- Local playback, privacy assured, no data collection—your music library is entirely under your control.
- This application is suitable for music enthusiasts who are used to managing music with folders and are patient enough to organize and categorize it themselves. Note that APE format is not supported, and it is recommended to name files in the format 'Artist - Title.mp3'.

Suggested Usage
MacOS:
Click the "+" in this app to add a local directory containing music files.
iOS:
Method 1: First, click the "" in this app to create a directory.  Download music files via your mobile browser, click to open them, then use the "Share" function, select "Save to Files," and save them to this app --> "Music" --> the directory you created.  
Method 2: Connect your iPhone to a Mac via cable or wirelessly, open the phone device in Finder, find "Files," expand this app, drag files into this app's directory, then use Apple's official "Files" app to move the music files into the directory you created. For random covers, place the images in the Cover directory.  
Method 3: After enabling local network access in settings, you can manage files through a web page.  
If there are issues after updating, please completely delete the old version before installing the new one. On iOS, move audio files to another directory before deleting.

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Ad-free native experience
- Directory-based playlist management
- Edit song covers, lyrics, and metadata
- Variable speed playback
- LAN remote management
- CarPlay support
- Stream from home servers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $4.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Member | $9.99 | one-time |
| A small cup of coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| A large cup of coffee | $5.99 | one-time |
| A medium cup of coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-ran/id6755538782/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 需要增加功能

*2026-06-28*

iOS不支持读取显示音乐文件自带的封面，还不支持按文件名排序，不支持直接读取文件路径只能把音乐文件复制到app文件夹下才行。

## Frequently asked questions about Ling Ran

### Does Ling Ran have ads?

No, Ling Ran offers a pure experience with absolutely no ads, as stated in its description.

### What devices does Ling Ran support?

Ling Ran is available on macOS, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across Apple devices.

### How can I add music to Ling Ran on iOS?

You can add music by creating a directory within the app, downloading files via your mobile browser and using the Share function to save them, or by connecting your iPhone to a Mac and dragging files into the app's directory.

### Can I play music from my home server with Ling Ran?

Yes, Ling Ran allows you to directly play music from Samba, WebDAV, Jellyfin, Navidrome, and Emby home servers, helping to save local storage space.

### What are the subscription options for Ling Ran?

Ling Ran offers a Monthly Membership for $0.99/month and an Annual Membership for $4.99/year, both with a 7-day free trial.

### How often is Ling Ran updated?

The app was last updated on June 27, 2026, with version 1.30. It is recommended to completely delete the old version before installing updates if issues arise.

### What is the age rating for Ling Ran?

Ling Ran has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What is the user sentiment for Ling Ran based on ratings?

Ling Ran has a rating of 2.7 stars from 3 ratings, suggesting mixed user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.33 — 2026-07-15

Fix some issues

### 1.30 — 2026-06-27

Appearance optimization for macOS and iPad
Detail optimization

### 1.25 — 2026-05-30

Fixed some issues
Optimized some details

### 1.22 — 2026-05-22

Optimized translated lyrics  
Support for word-by-word lyrics  
Fixed some issues

### 1.17 — 2026-05-12

fix some issues.
new icon design.

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*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 2026-07-17.*