# Play! - Simple Music Player > Simple music player for synchronized iTunes music with tap, swipe, and shake controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Andreas Guenther.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-simple-music-player/id1052570424 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Andreas Guenther](https://appshunter.io/developer/955187513) - Category: Music, Music, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 16 MB - Languages: English, German - Released: 2016-01-30 - Data updated: 2026-07-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-simple-music-player/id1052570424/reviews.md ## What is Play!? This may be the simplest music player app you can find on the App Store. Start the app, tap the screen and music will play. The essential purpose of the app is to bring your synchronized iTunes music to your ears. To start or stop the music simply tap the screen. To switch to the next or hear the previous song just swipe the screen. In case you don't like the mix shake your device and the music will be shuffled again. That's pretty much all that needs to be said about the app. It's clean and reduced to the bare purpose of playing music. It's perfect for a car or bike ride, jogging, a walk in the park or simply for playing some music at home. You don't care about the playlist. You only have great and awesome songs on your music library anyway. But that's my opinion. Judge for yourself. The app is free anyway. ;-) I'm very curious about your thoughts on the app. In case you have any please write a nice text to support@dreyhomenet.de. I would appreciate it. ## Key features - Tap to play/pause - Swipe for next/previous song - Shake to shuffle - Minimalist interface - iTunes music synchronization - Hands-free controls ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-simple-music-player/id1052570424/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Excellent *2022-08-05, version 3.4.0* The playing controls on the official Apple product have gotten too small for me to hit them consistently while doing other things, so I looked for another one. I found play! It plays everything. It’s only flaw from my point of view is that it doesn’t provide a way to edit playlists—but that’s not a huge concern. As it is, I have music while jogging and it never asks to subscribe to a streaming service. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2021-07-26, version 3.4.0* I have finally found an app that plays my music the way I want to play it. I have a large library so I don’t want to stream or listen to adds I simply want to play my music, eureka. If I were to ask for an extra feature it would be to save the last place it was playing and not to default back to all, or to have setting where you could set your preferred playlist or album, but I am now getting picky, super app. ### 1/5 — App called "Play" doesn't play songs *2019-03-10, version 3.4.0* Quite simply the play function does not work. Everything looks good. But the song time bar remains at 0. Doesn't move. Too bad because I wanted an app that would more truly randomize songs from my Apple music on my iPhone, which the Apple shuffle feature fails spectacularly at. ### 4/5 — Klaus *2019-01-14, version 3.4.0* Love the simplicity of this app, it plays music, job done. My only criticism is I would like to be able to play albums in track order if I choose as sometimes the album calls for it i.e. live album or concept album. Apart from that, love it ### 5/5 — So far So good *2018-08-13* Works like it says it does. Just wanted a simple way to change songs as I’m driving. Does that! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2018-07-01* This app won’t play my songs **Developer response:** Sorry to read that! Please try one of the following: - Download a song from Apple Music app - Sync songs with iTunes to your device - Add songs to Play! using iTunes file sharing - Add songs to Play! using the Files app - Make sure to grand access to your Media Library If it’s still not working please write an email with further details of what you tried to support@dreyhomenet.de Best regards Andreas ### 5/5 — Excellent simple music player *2017-01-26, version 2.2.0* This is just what I've been looking for! I've tried lots of music apps - and I've found this to be the best for the music stored on my iPod. And best of all is the Shake to Shuffle feature which Apple no longer have in their app. ## Frequently asked questions about Play! ### What is the main purpose of Play!? Play! is designed to be the simplest music player available, focusing on essential playback functions. Its core purpose is to bring your synchronized iTunes music to your ears with minimal interaction. ### How do I control music playback in Play!? Playback is controlled through simple gestures. Tap the screen to start or stop music, swipe to go to the next or previous song, and shake your device to shuffle your music. ### Is Play! suitable for use while driving or exercising? Yes, Play! is perfect for activities like car rides, jogging, or biking due to its simple, hands-free controls. The minimalist design reduces distractions, allowing for safe and easy operation. ### Does Play! require an internet connection to play music? Play! plays your synchronized iTunes music library. While the app itself does not require an internet connection for playback, your music files must be available on your device. ### What devices is Play! compatible with? Play! is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to work with iOS operating systems. ### How often is Play! updated? The latest version of Play! is 3.4.0, which was last updated on December 27, 2018. While updates may not be frequent, the app is designed to be stable and functional. ### What is the age rating for Play!? Play! has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content. ### Does Play! have ads? No, Play! is ad-free. The developer has stated the app is free and does not contain advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.4.0 — 2018-12-27 * New: Shuffle-Lists ### 3.3.0 — 2018-06-07 * You can now add songs with iTunes File Sharing * In case your device is running iOS 11 you can also add songs with the Files app * Caffeine Mode keeps the app awake ### 3.2.0 — 2018-04-17 * Song artwork quality is increased based on the devices resoution * Added transition between songs artworks * New default artwork * Access the apps settings from the info screen * Artwork download is working again ### 3.1.0 — 2017-11-08 * Short Notification sounds are now played when you control the app using the remote control of you headphones ### 3.0.2 — 2017-07-28 Small Update with huge impact! Users with iOS 9 can now enjoy their music again. Thanks for reporting! ## More apps by Andreas Guenther - [One Times One](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-times-one/id6737779634) All apps by Andreas Guenther: https://appshunter.io/developer/955187513 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-01.*