# MPDjs

> Remote client for controlling a Music Player Daemon (MPD) server. (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Backhouse.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpdjs/id965553250 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Backhouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/965553249)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.2 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpdjs/id965553250/reviews.md

## What is MPDjs?

MPDjs is a MPD (Music Player Daemon) client providing remote control over all your MPD based songs

Features:

Random Playlist generation
Multiple connections
Drill down through artists and albums to your songs
Quickly search for songs
Find songs by Artist, Album, Song Search or File
Swipe left or right for page selection or tap header bar to access page menu
Output Selection
Server Discovery via Bonjour

Requirements :

An MPD Server running in your home network. See http://www.musicpd.org/ for more details

## Key features

- Remote MPD control
- Random playlist generation
- Browse by artist/album/song
- Quick song search
- Multiple connections
- Server discovery

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpdjs/id965553250/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Working MPD client

*2019-08-10, version 3.0*

The UI is very clunky, files aren’t properly sorted and there are no sorting options, and album art does not display.

Despite this, it’s one of the only MPD clients in the App Store, and doesn’t require payment or a subscription service.

### 3/5 — Ist OK

*2018-04-30, version 3.0*

Funktioniert im April 2018 grundsätzlich gut und stabil. GUI ist schmucklos, Dateisuche ist mäßig, Zufallswiedergabe wirft nur ca. 50 Tracks in die Queue, Steuerung über Kontrollzentrum von iOS nicht möglich. Aber auch kostenlos, dafür Daumen hoch!

### 1/5 — Plainly doesn't work

*2018-01-14, version 2.5*

I would love to love this, but I cannot. Connections are hit and miss; and even if it successfully connects, then upon selecting Playlists it hangs, fails, and disconnects again sadly.

### 1/5 — Beyond broken, don't waste your time

*2017-06-04, version 2.1*

Connections
Back
AddConnect
Connectionsclick to collapse contents
pidp.local : 6600 

Discoveredclick to collapse contents
Error: TypeError: undefined is not an object (evaluating 't.getConnectionConfig().host') Script: file:///var/containers/Bundle/Application/990F4BA0-C49F-48AA-87F6-D6DEB4F43D26/MPD%20js.app/www/js/app-built.js Line: 257 Column: 18731 StackTrace: TypeError: undefined is not an object (evaluating 't.getConnectionConfig().host')

### 1/5 — Vorsicht JavaScript

*2016-12-27, version 1.8*

Wie der Name verrät ist die App in JavaScript gebastelt, und so bedient sie sich dann auch. Wenn es gerade mal keine wirren Fehlermeldungen gibt.

### 3/5 — Stable but missing features

*2016-12-07, version 1.8*

In the short period I tried to use this app I encountered no crashes or bugs, but there are missing some important features (for me) like passwords and saved playlists.

### 1/5 — MPDjs needs work

*2015-12-13, version 1.7*

App connected easily to my raspberry pi volumio player. 

Menu to show albums spins the wheel endlessly with no results.

Artist list works, but drilling down through albums doesn't show song titles. Song search doesn't work.

When one song is selected, the view jumps to the playlist, requiring drilling down again to select another song. Frustrating.

App is slow and sometimes hangs for a few moments. App needs a lot of improvement in performance. No graphic indicator of song progress.

MPod is much better.

## Frequently asked questions about MPDjs

### What is MPDjs?

MPDjs is a client application that allows you to remotely control your Music Player Daemon (MPD) server from your iPhone or iPad. It lets you browse your music library and manage playback.

### Does MPDjs require an MPD server?

Yes, MPDjs requires an MPD server to be running on your home network. You can find more details about setting up an MPD server at http://www.musicpd.org/.

### What devices does MPDjs support?

MPDjs is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was last updated on March 17, 2018, with version 3.0.

### How much does MPDjs cost?

MPDjs is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with using this application.

### Does MPDjs have ads?

No, MPDjs does not contain advertisements. The app is completely ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### How can I find songs in MPDjs?

You can quickly search for songs by Artist, Album, Song Search, or File directly within MPDjs. The app also allows you to drill down through your library structure.

### What is the user rating for MPDjs?

MPDjs has a user rating of 3.2 stars based on 5 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

### Can MPDjs generate random playlists?

Yes, MPDjs features random playlist generation. This allows you to discover new listening experiences by creating spontaneous music queues from your library.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2018-03-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Enable tapping a song in the Playlist to start playing it. 
Add configuration option to turn "Tap to Play Song on Playlist Page" on or off

### 2.9 — 2018-03-10

Support for "Shuffle", "Repeat", "Remove After Play" and "Stop After Song Played" MPD playback options
Options are managed via a new button (gear icon )added to the Playback Page/Queue section

### 2.8 — 2018-02-17

Error reporting improvements

### 2.7 — 2018-01-22

Bug Fix for sizing problem on iPad

### 2.5 — 2017-11-03

Search for songs via a selectable tag type (Gear Icon Button)
Currently Playing Song Information is available via a footer toolbar button on all pages.

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## More apps by Richard Backhouse

- [MaximumMPD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximummpd/id1437096437)

All apps by Richard Backhouse: https://appshunter.io/developer/965553249

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