Best Play alternatives: apps like Play-Fi

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.5 avg rating

10 free apps

Updated October 2026

Play-Fi

DTS, Inc.

🎬 Entertainment

🎵 Music

Play 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 Play

Roon by Roon Labs

The ultimate music player

Editor's Choice

🎵 Music

3.6😐(556 ratings)

Free

This app serves as a controller for a Roon Server, enabling users to browse and play their music library. It offers a rich metadata-driven interface for musical discovery, connecting to over 1,000 compatible audio devices for seamless playback.

What We Love

🚀 Great when it works
🎨 Fantastic app
🎧 Best way to experience music
🤖 Powerful music management
🔍 Excellent music discovery

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes frequently
🔌 Unstable connection
🕰️ Slow performance
🤯 Confusing interface
🚫 Lack of accessibility

BluOS Controller by Bluesound

Wireless Multi-room Music

Strong Contender

🎵 Music

4.4😞(5.3K ratings)

Free

Control your wireless hi-res music systems from multiple brands. Stream music from various sources, synchronize playback across rooms, and manage your entire audio experience wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet.

What We Love

🚀 Great hardware and sound quality
💡 Versatile streaming options
🔒 Stable and reliable connection
👍 Intuitive app interface

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
🐛 Buggy app updates
🐛 Inconsistent performance
👎 Unintuitive playlist management
👎 Poor customer support

Klipsch Stream by Klipsch Group, Inc.

Worth Considering

🎵 Music

4.5😞(500 ratings)

FreeAds

Control your wireless multi-room audio system to stream high-resolution audio throughout your home. Select rooms, choose music sources like streaming services or local files, and manage volume for a complete home audio experience.

What We Love

🎶 Great sound quality
🎛️ Excellent functionality
🔊 Streams to multiple devices
🎚️ Stereo Pair functionality
🌐 Supports many streaming services
🎛️ Extremely flexible
🎚️ Supports multiple zones
🎚️ Control individual device volume
🎛️ Control most functions from multiple devices
⏭️ Eliminates lag between songs
🔊 Supports Surround Sound mode
🎚️ Supports Speaker Groups
📶 Works well when connected
💡 Hook up turntable and broadcast

Room to Improve

🐛 App constantly crashes
🔌 Drops speaker recognition
🐛 App is horrible
🐛 Super glitchy
🐛 Connectivity issues via Wi-Fi
🐛 Software is terrible
🐛 Search function for Amazon Music doesn't work
🐛 App no longer recognizes PowerGate
🐛 Latest version broken
🐛 Will not allow Bluetooth source selection
🔌 Streaming from input sources is flaky
🐛 Latest update lists wrong song
🔌 Cuts out occasionally
👍 Older versions more intuitive
🎛️ Sometimes connects devices distorted
🐛 System unstable
🐛 Disconnects all the time
🐛 Not reliable connection
🐛 Loses connection after period
🐛 Needs better instructions
🐛 Limited capabilities with Spotify
🐛 Not worth your time wireless
🐛 Finicky app
🐛 Hours wasted troubleshooting
🐛 App no where near what it should be
🐛 Dropped speakers
🐛 Make everything Bluetooth
🐛 Software is weak
🐛 Reboot multiple times a day
🐛 Can't find device
🐛 Frustrating
🐛 No support for Apple Music
🐛 T5 buyers let down
🐛 Money grabbing scams
🐛 Not well designed headphones
🐛 Wasted money

More apps like Play

Marantz AVR Remote

by D&M Holdings

Free

Control your compatible Marantz AV receiver with your iOS device. Manage power, volume, inputs, and settings. Seamlessly integrate with HEOS for network browsing and control.

Control power, volume, and inputsAccess Smart Select and Surround ModesNetwork browsing with HEOS integration

by Linkplay Tech Inc.

Free

Control your audio devices and access your favorite music from a single app. Stream from various services, manage multi-room audio, and customize your listening experience with EQ and room correction.

Unified music and device controlAccess favorite music and stationsBrowse and play from multiple music services

Wireless Audio : Multiroom

by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Free

Stream music wirelessly to any room in your home, playing different songs in each or the same song everywhere. Control your audio experience easily from a downloadable app, connecting to various internet radio and music services.

Wireless multiroom audio streamingPlay different music in different roomsPlay same music throughout the house

UPnP, Cast Video & Music

Free

Stream your videos, photos, and music to various devices like smart TVs and speakers. Enjoy gapless playback and support for high-quality audio formats. This version offers core media streaming functionalities.

Stream video, photo, and musicSupport for UPnP and Google CastGapless playback

🎵 Music

(42)

free with in-app purchases

Compare with Play

Klipsch Connect

by Klipsch Group, Inc.

Free

Control and customize your Klipsch audio devices with this app. Adjust EQ settings, manage ANC, access virtual remotes, and get product support. Keep your speakers and soundbars updated with the latest features.

Virtual Remote ControlCustomizable EQ settingsANC and Transparency Mode control

This app unifies your music experience, offering seamless control over your audio devices and streaming services. Manage your entire ecosystem, set up new products, and enjoy high-resolution playback with personalized settings.

Unified ecosystem controlIntuitive product setupHigh-resolution streaming

Your Roon library, on the go

Free

Access your entire Roon music library and streaming services on the go. Enjoy personalized recommendations, offline listening, and advanced audio controls with a familiar interface.

Access Roon library anywhereStream TIDAL, Qobuz, KKBOXOffline music downloads