# Mixtapes - Clever Music Player — Smart Playlist, Queues & Mixes

> Clever music player with smart mixes, multiple queues, and customizable interface. (iPhone/iPad app by Small Colossus LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixtapes-clever-music-player/id1571885606 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Small Colossus LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489838308)
- Category: Music, Utilities, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.07/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixtapes-clever-music-player/id1571885606/reviews.md

## What is Mixtapes?

"Exciting features that can’t be found anywhere else like cover flow and multiple queues make the experience undeniably captivating." - Marc Barrowclift's Fourth Annual iOS Music Player Showcase.

Mixtapes is a music player with intelligent mixes, multiple queues and more! Built to be a powerful and customisable music player first, Mixtapes works with your local music library or as an alternative Apple Music player.

Features:
• Multiple queues
• Smart mixes
• Family-friendly mode hides all explicit tracks in your library and works with Face ID or Touch ID to unlock
• Cover flow inspired album view and grid album view
• Horizontal now playing view
• Customise appearance of the music player
• Widgets for displaying now playing and up next
• Dark mode support

Smart mixes auto-update based on the rules that you set. Smart mixes can be created from filter conditions like genre, artist, and year. Each time you open the app, they update automatically. Create an 80's rock playlist, and when you add music to your library, the mix will update itself! You'll feel like a genius with your new smart playlist alternatives.

Multiple queues let you keep your spot in various albums or playlists simultaneously and switch between them easily. Listening to one album at the gym and wanting to keep your place in it rather than starting again? Use a queue for the gym, work, relaxing or anything else you want and toggle between them. Perfect for staying in the zone and context switching between different places or activities. If you are looking to get into a flow state and struggle due to ADHD or distractions in your environment, using Mixtapes queues may help you regain focus. Each queue remembers your music, shuffle, repeat settings and where you are up to.

Pro features:
• Remove ads
• Additional colour and app icon customisation
• Unlimited queues and smart mixes

Mixtapes is part of the Not Evil Ads network and displays privacy-friendly ads to support development! You can remove these ads with Mixtapes Pro, for an experience with no ads.

Get access to Mixtapes Pro for USD$0.99/month or unlock lifetime access to Mixtapes Pro with a one-time purchase of USD$9.99.

Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period (and charged to your iTunes account). After purchase, you can turn off auto-renew/manage subscriptions in your iTunes Account Settings.

Terms of Use can be found at https://smallcolossus.com/terms, and the Privacy Policy can be found at https://smallcolossus.com/privacy.

Note: Mixtapes requires that the default Music app is installed.

Happy listening!

## Key features

- Multiple queues
- Smart mixes
- Cover flow album view
- Customizable appearance
- Widgets for now playing
- Family-friendly mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mixtapes Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mixtapes Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixtapes-clever-music-player/id1571885606/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Add a true dark mode

*2025-07-02*

Needs a true dark mode and also give the option to disable queue completely as I can’t go back to previous song from an album unless I go back a manually chose the previous song.  

Other than that it’s a good app and will change my rating and also purchase it if I see any changes.

### 4/5 — Beautiful music player, only missing one feature

*2023-10-05*

The only feature the player is missing is variable playback speed. Other than that, I love the app and can’t recommend it enough.

**Developer response:** Thanks for giving it a try and the feedback! I can most likely add this, but I'm at a bit of a loss of how to show it in the UI. Would it apply for the whole app, do you want to be able to access it from the NowPlaying screen?Could you please email me from the contact details in the app Settings and I can see what I can do! :)

### 3/5 — Does this only work with your Apple Music library? I see no option to add your own files to it.

*2023-08-27*

This app would be a thousand times better if it allowed you to import your offline media files.

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for trying the app out. Mixtapes is currently only compatible with music that you load through iTunes/Finder or your Apple Music library. There are no current plans to be able to add your own files and this is not mentioned anywhere as supported, I'm sorry you got the wrong idea! It's not feasible currently due to additional complexity.

### 5/5 — Multiple queues ftw

*2023-04-24*

The only music app for iOS that I could find to support multiple queues. The developer is extremely responsive and has already added 2 improvements at my request.

Use this music app to switch up your moods/vibe picking up where you left off last time instead of starting all over. I look forward to more improvements to come (if I have anything to do with it)

### 5/5 — Multiple queues!!

*2023-04-09*

Over the last week or so I have tried loads of music apps, including the very famous ones. 

What I have found is that most apps use the Apple Music player to play music. This means that the music you play in the Apple Music app is also the music that plays in the third-party app. This does not help you manage playing different things - listening to long albums or playlists, and then you want to explore something else or the kids want something on. 

This app is great. Not only does it play independently of the Apple Music app, you can manage multiple queues so you can keep track of various things that you are enjoying. 

It works really well.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2023-01-30*

This app has potential!

### 3/5 — Nice but…

*2022-07-28*

Multi queue is what I am looking for, works well, ie, remember the last played song for each queue, however, it doesn’t remember the position of the last played song, always starting from the beginning, will add a star when this feature is available

**Developer response:** Hi, I'm glad that you like the multi queue feature!
Can you please email me at mixtapes@smallcolossus.com so I can get some more details and I can see about adding a feature to remember where you are in the song for each queue.

### 5/5 — Legit music player

*2022-01-06*

This is now how I listen to music.

**Developer response:** Thanks Joe, me too! Glad you like the app

## Frequently asked questions about Mixtapes

### Does Mixtapes have ads?

Yes, Mixtapes displays privacy-friendly ads to support development. These ads can be removed by purchasing Mixtapes Pro.

### How much does Mixtapes Pro cost?

Mixtapes Pro is available for $0.99 per month or a one-time purchase of $9.99 for lifetime access. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices does Mixtapes support?

Mixtapes is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app requires the default Music app to be installed.

### What is the age rating for Mixtapes?

Mixtapes has an age rating of 4+. It includes a family-friendly mode that hides explicit tracks and can be unlocked with Face ID or Touch ID.

### How often is Mixtapes updated?

The latest version of Mixtapes is 1.1.7, last updated on April 22, 2023. Updates typically occur to introduce new features and improve performance.

### Can I create custom playlists in Mixtapes?

Yes, Mixtapes offers 'smart mixes' that auto-update based on rules you set, such as genre, artist, or year. This allows for dynamic playlist creation.

### What makes Mixtapes' queues unique?

Multiple queues allow you to maintain your position in different albums or playlists simultaneously and switch between them easily. Each queue remembers your music, shuffle, repeat settings, and playback position.

### What are the benefits of Mixtapes Pro?

Mixtapes Pro removes ads and offers additional color and app icon customization. It also provides unlimited queues and smart mixes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.7 — 2023-04-22

Updated AirPlay support to allow selecting multiple compatible speakers and added a thicker line indicator to indicate where the start of the queue is. Thanks for the feedback Ray and Chris!

As always if you have any feedback or ideas please get in touch.

If you are enjoying the app please do me a favour and leave a review!

### 1.1.6 — 2023-04-21

Added a menu dropdown if you have many queues. Thanks for the feedback Ray!
If you have any feedback or ideas please get in touch.

If you are enjoying the app please do me a favour and leave a review!

### 1.1.5 — 2022-09-17

Improved search and fixed bugs in UI.

If you are enjoying the app please do me a favour and leave a review!

### 1.1.4 — 2022-06-15

Fixed bugs in cover flow and search.

If you are enjoying the app please do me a favour and leave a review!

### 1.1.3 — 2022-03-07

- Fix for tabs being unusable if less than 5 after customising
- Fix for rare crash that could render your queues unrecoverable

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