# Now Playing Plus — The missing complications

> Apple Watch complications for audio playback control. (iPhone/iPad app by The Iconfactory.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-playing-plus/id6443591394 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-playing-plus/id6443591394/reviews.md

## What is Now Playing Plus?

Now Playing Plus provides corner and circular complications for your Apple Watch face.

This gives you easy access to audio controls, without needed to hunt around in the App List or Dock.

## Key features

- Corner complications
- Circular complications
- Audio controls
- Quick access
- Customizable watch face

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-playing-plus/id6443591394/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Can’t be without it!

*2026-05-08*

This is by far the most used complication on my watch face. Thank you for fixing what Apple have broken and allowing me to control the currently playing audio regardless of whether that’s playing from the watch or the phone.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-01-19*

Just what I wanted for my Apple Watch Ultra 3 bottom middle complication. Works great for Overcast and Apple Music.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2025-10-23*

Just wish we could customise the complication colours. White and red stand out too much

### 5/5 — Exactly what I wanted

*2025-06-15*

All it takes is one tap from the complication and it opens the app and quickly automatically (about half a second) goes to the now playing view for what’s playing on my iPhone. Very useful and nice to have. Should be rated highly for the missing feature it adds.

### 5/5 — Did know I needed it but cool

*2025-05-08*

This nice quick way to replace the now playing app that has been soft nerfed on latest iPhone models watch faces.

### 5/5 — Très bien.

*2025-03-21*

Exactement se que je chercher. À l’écoute sur n’importe quel cadran ! 🌝

### 4/5 — Nearly perfect

*2025-02-24*

I love apps which does one thing perfectly. I just miss a complication which is compatible with the Photos watchface.

### 5/5 — Bravo

*2024-12-04*

Congratulations on a great app, this is exactly what I’ve wanted to fill the empty complication spot on each of my watches, now I’ve upgraded to an ultra it works just as well as before, many thanks!

### 5/5 — Wish it could be a middle complication

*2024-09-27*

I wish this could be set as a middle complication as well so I could use it as a replacement for Apple’s new nonfunctional Now Playing in watchOS 11

### 1/5 — App never showed up as a complication

*2024-06-26*

I followed support directions about deleting the app from the watch, turning phone and watch off and restarting. Now the app doesn’t show up at all on the Watch and I can’t re-download it.

**Developer response:** Try downloading the app from the App Store on your watch.

Only the initial purchase/download works on the iPhone, re-downloads do not. We have filed a bug with Apple about this several years ago - you are not the first person to be confused by this.

## Frequently asked questions about Now Playing Plus

### What does Now Playing Plus do?

Now Playing Plus adds dedicated complications to your Apple Watch face. These complications provide quick and easy access to audio playback controls, allowing you to manage your music or podcasts without opening the app.

### What kind of complications does it offer?

The app offers both corner and circular complications. These are designed to fit seamlessly into various Apple Watch face layouts, providing a discreet yet accessible way to control your audio.

### How does this app improve the Apple Watch experience?

It eliminates the need to search for audio controls within the App List or Dock. By placing these controls directly on your watch face as complications, you can manage playback with a single tap, saving time and effort.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### What are the main use cases for Now Playing Plus?

The primary use case is for users who frequently listen to audio content and want to control it directly from their Apple Watch. This includes managing music playback during workouts, adjusting podcast volume on the go, or quickly pausing audio without interrupting other activities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2025-09-10

• Added support for Liquid Glass

### 1.0.3 — 2025-02-12

• Fixed an issue with the player controls showing a blank screen

### 1.0.2 — 2023-09-13

• Bug fixes and improvements for your pleasure.

If you are having installation problems with the app or complication on your watch check out: https://support.iconfactory.com/kb/general

### 1.0.1 — 2022-10-12

Improved complication icon rendering.

### 1.0 — 2022-09-30

No release notes.

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