Best Now Playing Plus alternatives: apps like Now Playing Plus

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
6 free apps
Updated November 2026

Now Playing Plus is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Now Playing Plus

Broadcasts#1

Broadcasts by Steven Troughton-Smith

Streaming radio on the go
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.7😊(975 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Stream internet radio stations from around the world with an intuitive, single-purpose application. Enjoy beautiful artwork, metadata, and cross-device syncing. Offers a free tier with a limited library or a full version for unlimited stations and advanced features.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple, efficient, and reliable
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused with no data tracking
  • 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 👍 Customizable station icons and collections
  • 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional streaming issues and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited search and discovery features
  • 🔍 Lack of genre-based browsing
  • 🔍 Difficult to add non-listed stations
MusicBox: Catalog and Organize#2

MusicBox: Catalog and Organize by Loop Apps LTDA

Music Backlog & Album Tracker
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8😊(224 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Catalog and organize your music library from any service. Tag, rate, and add notes to albums and songs. Create custom lists and automate organization with smart search and auto-tagging. Seamlessly add music from any app or website and sync across all your Apple devices.

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎵 Perfect companion app for Apple Music
  • 🏷️ Powerful tagging and organization system
  • 💾 One-time purchase model (no subscriptions)
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing across Apple devices
  • 📱 Available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
  • 🎯 Solves music library clutter problem
  • ✨ Clean and well-designed interface
  • 🚀 Efficient album and music curation
  • 📚 Great for tracking 'listen later' content
  • 🎨 Customizable organization with smart searches
  • 💡 Innovative concept filling Apple Music gap

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Significant price increase from $2.99 to $12.99-$29.99
  • 🐛 Buggy performance on macOS
  • 🎵 Limited to Apple Music (no Spotify/Tidal integration)
  • 📊 Rudimentary UI despite good features
  • 🔌 Background sync issues with Apple TV
  • 🎯 Steep learning curve for some users
  • ⚠️ Free tier limited to 5 songs
NowPlaying: Music Discovery#3

NowPlaying: Music Discovery by Modum B.V.

Find Albums, Artists & Songs
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.6(195 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover new music and explore albums without algorithmic bias. Get detailed information on songs, artists, and albums, and use your device as a beautiful music display. Earn rewards and connect with streaming services.

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Marvis Pro
Marvis Pro
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Rediscover your music
$9.99

Enhance your music listening experience with a beautifully presented and highly customizable interface. This app offers powerful features for managing your Apple Music and iTunes library, including advanced sorting, grouping, and filtering options. Rediscover your music collection with detailed media information and artist insights.

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WatchAudio
WatchAudio
WatchAudio
Play audio offline from wrist
$1.99

This app allows you to store and play audio files directly on your Apple Watch. Enjoy offline playback of music, podcasts, and audiobooks with features like playlist creation, chapter support, and playback speed control. Import files from various cloud services or directly from your device.

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MusicSmart - Liner Notes
MusicSmart - Liner Notes
MusicSmart - Liner Notes
Song Credits & Music Knowledge
Free

Instantly discover detailed credits for any song, from songwriting and performance to marketing and visuals. This app acts as an IMDb for your music library, offering insights into the creation process and roles involved. Explore information about recordings, backstories, and even visual credits.

Instant music credit discoveryDetailed songwriting and composition infoPerformance and recording credits
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Lyd - Sonos Control & Widgets
Lyd - Sonos Control & Widgets
Lyd - Sonos Control & Widgets
Widgets, Shortcuts & Watch
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Control your Sonos system directly from your iPhone's Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Apple Watch. Enjoy instant playback control, volume adjustments, and speaker management without needing to open the main app or unlock your device.

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Music Library Tracker
Music Library Tracker
Music Library Tracker
Song changes & Spatial Audio
$3.99

This app automatically monitors your music library for any changes, including additions, deletions, and metadata updates. It can also track upgrades to Spatial Audio and provide daily summaries of your library's activity.

Automatic library monitoringTracks metadata changesMonitors Spatial Audio upgrades
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FS Music Player
FS Music Player
FS Music Player
by Spaddlewit Inc.
$4.99

This app allows users to play their owned music on Apple Watch, offering an alternative to streaming services. It supports background playback and Bluetooth audio, with parental controls for managing children's music choices. A PIN lock prevents accidental deletion of music.

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(7)
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Manet Music
Manet Music
Manet Music
Your music player for Jellyfin
Free

Stream your music library from a Jellyfin server on iOS. Enjoy offline playback, voice control with Siri, and seamless integration with CarPlay and Shortcuts for a native and intuitive music experience.

Jellyfin music streamingOffline playbackSiri voice control
🎵 Music
(222)
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