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Play Dead: Grateful Dead App

Play Dead: Grateful Dead App

Official Live Concerts & Music

93 ratings
42 reviews
#104 in top-grossing Music
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Released
April 15, 2026
Updated
September 23, 2026

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Access a vast library of officially remastered live Grateful Dead concert recordings. Discover previously unreleased shows every week, including rare CD-only releases now available in high-resolution audio. Listen across your devices with seamless playback.

✓Official Grateful Dead live recordings
✓Hi-res remastered audio
✓Exclusive 'Dead Drops' weekly
✓CD-only releases now streaming
✓Vault organized by year
✓Cross-device listening
✓Apple CarPlay support
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What's New in Play Dead

1.2

September 23, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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Play Dead Annual Subscription

$99.991 Year
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Top Grossing

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This app rose +6 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

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User reviews

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Version 1.2 constantly buffers and crashes

The latest version has completely killed this app on my iPhone 18 Pro Max. Endless buffering with no playback stating I am offline when I am not and all other audio streamers work, and then just straight up crashes happen with some regularity as well.
Rrgleason87

Gump

Workdays and play days have never been better thanks to autoplay-the Music Never Stopped! Unfortunately I need to put out for hi-res listening equipment to take advantage of the hi-res playback quality. 🤪
MWMan Winter

Response from developer

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and for your feedback. Contact us on help.playdead.app if you have any questions or problems. Enjoy the tunes!

Could be better

I noticed some of the Dick’s Picks disappeared (i.g. - Volume 9 - 9/16/90) and that made my rating lower.
BBullswave

The Music Never Stopped

High quality Dead!
Mmountainsdesertsforests

‘85! Amazing!

We asked and Play Dead listened. Thank you for the 85 drops!
ZZJones91
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FAQ

What is Play Dead?

Play Dead is the official streaming app for the Grateful Dead, offering access to their live concert recordings. It provides high-resolution remastered audio and previously unreleased shows.

How much does Play Dead cost?

Play Dead is free to download and offers subscriptions starting at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. These subscriptions grant access to the full catalog of live recordings.

Does Play Dead have ads?

Yes, Play Dead contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience.

When are new shows added to Play Dead?

Previously unreleased shows, called 'Dead Drops', are added every Tuesday. These are curated and mastered for the first time, augmenting the existing catalog.

Can I listen to Play Dead on multiple devices?

Yes, you can listen and resume listening across different devices. The app also supports listening via Apple CarPlay for in-car entertainment.

What is the age rating for Play Dead?

Play Dead has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of the music content and potential lyrical themes.

How often is Play Dead updated?

The latest version of Play Dead is 1.0.2, last updated on June 8, 2026. Updates typically include new content and app improvements.

Are CD-only releases available on Play Dead?

Yes, shows previously only available on CD from box sets and Dave's Picks are now streaming on Play Dead. They are offered in higher-than-CD-quality audio.