# Primuse: Self-Hosted Music — NAS, Audiobooks & Radio

> Unified music player for local, cloud, NAS, and streaming sources. (iPhone/iPad app by 玉琴 孙.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primuse-self-hosted-music/id6761675450 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [玉琴 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877577177)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), Ukrainian, Russian, Hindi, Turkish, German (Germany), Japanese, French (France), Polish, Thai and 6 more
- Released: 2026-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-10-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primuse-self-hosted-music/id6761675450/reviews.md

## What is Primuse?

Play local music and audiobooks, or connect to your self-hosted music server, NAS and cloud drives. Tune in to internet radio, enjoy lossless playback and synced lyrics, or practice karaoke on iPhone and iPad.

SOURCES AND PLAYBACK
Local files/folders; Apple Music via the system player with the required account access.
NAS: Synology DSM/File Station, QNAP.
Servers: Navidrome, Subsonic/OpenSubsonic, Airsonic, gonic, Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, Feiniu Music, Daoliyu Music, Songloft, Synology Audio Station.
Cloud: Baidu Netdisk, 123 Cloud Drive, Guangya Cloud Drive, Drime, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox.
Protocols: WebDAV, SMB/CIFS, FTP/FTPS, SFTP, NFS, S3, UPnP/DLNA.

AUDIO FORMATS
MP3; AAC/M4A/M4B/M4R; ALAC; FLAC; WAV/WAVE/BWF; AIFF/AIF/AIFC; AU/SND; CAF; APE; DSD (DSF/DFF); OGG/OGA; Opus; WMA/ASF; WavPack (WV); DTS/DTSHD/DTS-HD/DTS-CD; AC3; EAC3/EC3; MLP; TrueHD/THD; AMR/AWB; ATRAC/OMA/AA3/AT3; TAK; TTA; Musepack (MPC/MPP); Shorten (SHN); Speex/SPX; QOA; MKA; WEBA; MP2/MPA/MP1/M2A; Wave64 (W64); RF64/BW64; RealAudio (RA).
Tracker modules: MOD, XM, IT, S3M, STM, MTM, PTM, OKT, 669.
MV: MP4, M4V, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, DivX, FLV, F4V, WMV, TS, M2TS, MTS, MPG, MPEG, VOB, RMVB, RM, OGV, 3GP, 3G2.
CUE splits album images into tracks; STRM opens stream links. Some formats need caching or conversion before playback.

AUDIOBOOKS
A separate bookshelf and player for M4B and spoken-word files, with chapters, saved positions, bookmarks, speed control and sleep timer.

RADIO AND LIBRARY
Find stations, add URLs, import or subscribe to lists, and organize favorites with folders and tags. View available live track info. Browse albums, artists, genres and folders; use playlists, smart playlists, ratings, comments, stats, duplicate detection and deleted-item recovery. Search titles, lyrics or Pinyin. Sync favorites with compatible servers, write Navidrome ratings and scrobble to Last.fm/ListenBrainz.

LYRICS AND ARTWORK
Line- and word-synced lyrics, translations, romanization and duet parts. Full-screen cover walls, vinyl, starry skies and audio-reactive visuals.

EDIT AND IMPORT
Edit tags, artwork, lyrics and translations; time lines or individual words while listening. Save embedded lyrics or sidecar files to supported writable formats and sources. Batch-edit tags and review metadata suggestions.
Import playlist links from services including Apple Music, Spotify, NetEase Cloud Music and QQ Music, or use text, CSV, XML, M3U8, PLS, XSPF and WPL files. Entries match songs in your library; unavailable songs stay visible for later matching.

KARAOKE AND MEDLEYS
Reduce vocals, change key, choose duet parts, practice lines at a slower speed, score your singing and record. Optional on-device AI vocal separation requires iOS/iPadOS 26.4 or later and downloads its model when enabled. Switch to matching instrumental tracks and follow timed lyrics.
Medleys play short excerpts with transitions; choose clip length or return to the full song.

SOUND, SYNC AND DISCOVERY
Offline downloads, gapless playback, crossfade, ReplayGain, EQ, reverb and dynamics. Spatial audio and head tracking depend on headphones and output.
Sync supported library data and settings with iCloud; transfer files, lyrics and artwork over your local network. Use browser file access, DLNA receiving and compatible OpenSubsonic sharing links. Get library recommendations or connect an AI service for semantic search, translation and audio-to-lyrics. Transcription uploads audio only with your consent.

ON IPHONE AND IPAD
Adaptive layouts for iPhone Duo’s inner/outer displays in portrait or landscape.
Customize Home, reorder books and jump through long chapter lists. Continue an audiobook in CarPlay or return to your current book from a widget. Use CarPlay, Siri, widgets, Lock Screen, Control Center and Dynamic Island lyrics, AirPlay and Apple Watch controls, queue and lyrics. Share lyric posters as images, videos or Live Photos.

## Key features

- Unified playback from NAS, cloud, local files, and streaming
- Audiophile-grade playback with lossless decoding
- Spatial audio and real-time spectrum visualizer
- Smart discovery and playlist generation
- Powerful search including lyrics and Pinyin
- DLNA receiver functionality
- Offline downloads and smart caching

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primuse-self-hosted-music/id6761675450/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 软件不错，能不能把图标修改一下，或者恢复之前那个

*2026-09-28*

软件体验还是不错，就是这个图标的颜色一言难尽。感谢开发者的付出～

**Developer response:** 可以在设置-设置页-应用图标切换的，之前那个我本来是准备常驻的，但是实际在apple tv上效果不佳，还是弄了这个淡一点的

### 4/5 — 24bit歌曲无法播放

*2026-09-27*

24bit歌曲直接抛异常了，无法播放，希望早日修复，谢谢！

**Developer response:** 是否可以发抛错误的歌曲到我邮箱看下呢，我这边没有复现啊，24bit是默认支持的

### 5/5 — 好评，但智能翻译无法使用

*2026-09-27*

先给个大大的好评！👍
其次反馈个问题：智能翻译服务无法使用
我添加glm-4.7模型api测试连接成功，但实际显示无法使用智能翻译，希望作者修复🙏

**Developer response:** 你是需要哪几种语言的翻译呢，现在苹果出素材包了，可以内置模型到软件中，实时响应会比用大模型快很多。大模型翻译服务我还是看下原因，确保成功使用。

### 5/5 — 菜单栏歌词

*2026-09-25*

可以添加一个菜单栏歌词的功能吗可以添加一个菜单栏歌词的功能吗

**Developer response:** 可以哦，已经添加完了，可以在设置 › 歌词 › 显示 菜单栏歌词打开就有了，麻烦等待下个版本的发布。

### 5/5 — 115网盘挂载

*2026-09-25*

请问115网盘现在是挂载不了吗

**Developer response:** 115申请开发者几个月了还在等待审核😢估计短时间内都不能直接挂载。

### 5/5 — 关于连接问题

*2026-09-24*

首先软件很对我的胃口，连接方式也很多。唯一一点是连接性的问题。因为我是群晖nas，没有ipv4公网，然后用的群晖ddns，ipv6连接线很差，经常断线。但是我用infuse，网易爆米花，都不会出现这样的问题！

**Developer response:** 抱歉，我会尽快找出原因修复的

### 5/5 — logo图标终于变好看了

*2026-09-23*

非常喜欢新的应用图标，特别是最后一个，很专业，风格有点像Apple Music加上Grok Bot的风格👍

**Developer response:** 真是个悲伤的故事，那不是我设计的😭是一个设计师免费帮我设计的

### 5/5 — 太厉害了👍

*2026-09-21*

一直想找这类音乐播放器，但总有欠缺，这个各方面都很给力

**Developer response:** 谢谢🌹

### 5/5 — 求助 点击全部目录就闪退

*2026-09-21*

使用iPad 现在是新版 首页 右下方 全部目录 点了就闪退

**Developer response:** 抱歉，我会尽快查明下个版本修复

### 5/5 — 刮削歌词问题

*2026-09-19*

我刮削歌词的时候显示写入后重新读取的歌词与编辑内容不一致，请检查来源权限或稍后重怎么办

**Developer response:** 抱歉，要到1.9.7修复这个问题，就这几天

## Frequently asked questions about Primuse

### What music sources does Primuse support?

Primuse supports major NAS platforms, universal protocols like WebDAV and SMB, self-hosted media servers, cloud drives, S3-compatible storage, and mainstream streaming services. It also integrates with on-device iPhone music.

### What audio formats can Primuse play?

Primuse offers native lossless decoding for formats including FLAC, ALAC, WAV, and DSD. It also features a Hi-Res badge for high-resolution tracks and supports gapless playback.

### Does Primuse offer offline playback?

Yes, Primuse allows one-tap offline downloads for any track. It also supports range-fetch streaming, enabling seeking without waiting for a full download, and features smart LRU cache eviction.

### How does Primuse handle music discovery?

Primuse includes features like song radio, similar song suggestions based on metadata and listener data, and smart playlists with advanced rule-based grouping. It also generates an auto-created year-end music report.

### Can Primuse display lyrics?

Yes, Primuse provides word-level synced lyrics with optional system translation. It also supports one-tap cover and lyric write-back to NAS sidecars for cross-device sharing.

### What devices is Primuse available on?

Primuse is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. It also offers Apple Watch independent widget and remote control functionality, along with Home Screen widgets and Dynamic Island Live Activity.

### Does Primuse have ads?

No, Primuse does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### How often is Primuse updated?

Primuse was last updated on July 11, 2026, with version 1.6.3. This indicates a relatively frequent update cycle for new features and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10.1 — 2026-09-29

Music, audiobooks and radio now have their own places in Primuse. This version adds a dedicated audiobook player, karaoke and medley playback.

AUDIOBOOKS
• Browse a bookshelf grouped by work, drag books into order and quickly move through long chapter lists.
• The new player brings together chapters, bookmarks, narration speed, book progress and a sleep timer. Listening position is saved promptly.
• Books and music keep separate playback behavior. Audiobooks are also available in CarPlay and playback/resume widgets.

KARAOKE AND MEDLEYS
• Sing with adjustable vocals, pitch changes, duet parts, microphone scoring and recording.
• Enable on-device AI vocal separation on supported systems when needed, practice a line on repeat at a slower speed, or switch to an instrumental version in your library.
• Start a medley from the player. Clips default to 10 seconds; change their length or continue with the full song. Unplayable tracks are skipped.

IMPORT, FORMATS AND EDITING
• Import more playlist links, including Apple Music, Spotify, NetEase Cloud Music, QQ Music, Deezer and YouTube, plus text, CSV, XML, PLS, XSPF and WPL lists. Match entries to your library and keep missing songs for later.
• Support for MOD, XM, IT and S3M tracker music, plus more music-video formats. Video conversion shows progress and caches the result.
• Batch tag editing, metadata suggestions and a library-wide metadata review.

HOME, LYRICS AND PLAYBACK
• Switch Home between music, radio and audiobooks; choose which books and stations appear and arrange sections.
• Improved landscape, wide-screen and folding layouts, playback-page transitions and large-library loading.
• Improved bilingual lyrics, Feiniu lyrics and tag writeback, and volume consistency with ReplayGain and crossfade.
• Fixed delayed playback controls, startup placeholders, network interruptions and scans affected by server-side library changes.

### 1.9.8 — 2026-09-24

• Customize Search by reordering or hiding result sections; opening Search now focuses the field, and album, artist and genre pages use artwork-derived backgrounds.
• Add Apple Music songs with the system picker, open the subscription flow when needed, rematch tracks after storefront changes, and see Lossless, Hi-Res Lossless and Dolby Atmos availability.
• Enter Synology QuickConnect IDs and Feiniu FN IDs directly; server playlists sync automatically, and WebDAV/NAS tag reading is faster.
• Fixed Apple Music state on the Lock Screen and CarPlay, album grouping and multi-disc order, lyric editing, and connections that could spin indefinitely.
• Improved startup recovery and privacy-safe diagnostics, immersive controls, radio-library performance and memory-pressure handling.

### 1.9.7 — 2026-09-20

• Added Guangya Cloud as a music source and restored browsing cloud drives in their original folder structure.
• Create and share lyric posters; improved word timing, offsets, duets, harmonies, romanization and translations.
• Apple Music now lives with other music sources; playlists can be manually reordered, with shuffle shortcuts in song lists and the queue.
• Organize radio stations with folders and tags, import playlist links and artwork URLs, and sync or clear Navidrome song ratings.
• Media-server scans are faster and resumable, with server deletions synced locally; improved remote, IPv6 and WebDAV connections, artwork recovery and queue reliability.

### 1.9.6 — 2026-09-14

This is a worthwhile upgrade, with much smoother performance and many expanded features on TV. However, previously fixed bugs or existing features may regress. If you encounter any issues, please send feedback and I will address them promptly.

### 1.9.5 — 2026-09-07

New in 1.9.5
• Transfer music, folders, lyrics and artwork directly between iPhone, iPad and Mac. Optional browser access adds upload and local file management.
• Access local music through Files, with clearer source removal and file cleanup choices.
• Metadata now keeps filling in after scans, with an optional high-performance mode and on-demand WebDAV tag reading.
• Refined library search, album, artist and genre browsing, service play counts and list swipe actions.
• Improved remote playback recovery, track switching and progress stability, plus broader word-level lyric compatibility.

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