Primuse: Open Source Music

Primuse: Open Source Music

Self-hosted library player

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Consolidate all your music sources, from local files and NAS drives to cloud storage and streaming services, into a single, intuitive interface. Enjoy audiophile-grade playback with advanced features and smart discovery tools.

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
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What's New in Primuse

1.9.1

August 21, 2026

• Browse your library by music source, scan root and folder hierarchy, with Apple Music playlist groups and a flat-list option. • Select multiple songs for batch playlist, queue, offline, metadata and removal actions. • Sync read-only playlists from Subsonic-compatible servers, Jellyfin, Emby and Plex after scanning. • Swipe the mini player to switch tracks. • Improved Jellyfin and Emby lyrics handling, WebDAV redirects, MP3 metadata, large-library sorting and playlist sync stability.

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User reviews

好用!

太好! 歌词颜色不知道怎么设置,好像没找到

Response from developer

目前还不能设置,后面我加个指定歌词颜色和渐变色吧

Feature request: speed up

This may be a bug rather than a feature request. This app is absolutely amazing. It is what I had envisioned a music player would be if I were to make one. The only issue is that whenever I add my Apple Music library (7,300 songs), the app becomes so slow that it is unusable. I want to listen to my Apple Music songs next to the songs I have downloaded locally on my device. Any tips?

Could you also add the ability to export the modified music tags back to the file?

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Response from developer

Thanks for the detailed feedback! Both issues will be addressed in version 1.9.2. The update will likely take about a week to become available due to the App Store review process. Please note that tag changes can only be written back to music files you downloaded yourself. For Apple Music tracks, the modified tags will be stored locally as cached metadata on the current device rather than written to the original files.

Missing ALBUMARTIST Field

Great music player on macOS but because it does not handle the ALBUMARTIST field, albums featuring multiple collaborators appear repeatedly under ALBUM.

真的太棒了

本地音乐和nas播放神器!

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Feature request: speed up

This may be a bug rather than a feature request. This app is absolutely amazing. It is what I had envisioned a music player would be if I were to make one. The only issue is that whenever I add my Apple Music library (7,300 songs), the app becomes so slow that it is unusable. I want to listen to my Apple Music songs next to the songs I have downloaded locally on my device. Any tips?

Could you also add the ability to export the modified music tags back to the file?

Thanks
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Response from developer

Hi, thank you very much for the kind words and detailed feedback! We identified performance bottlenecks affecting large music libraries and have implemented targeted optimizations, especially for libraries containing thousands of Apple Music tracks. The interface should now remain much more responsive when Apple Music songs are displayed alongside local music. Would you be interested in trying the latest TestFlight version to see whether the issue has been resolved with your 7,300-song library? https://testflight.apple.com/join/AjbPukaF After trying it, please let me know whether the initial sync and everyday browsing performance have improved. If you still experience any slowdown, your device model, OS version, and the specific screen or action that feels slow would be very helpful for further investigation. Regarding writing edited tags back to the original music files: this is not supported yet, but we plan to add tag write-back support for writable music sources in a future update. Thanks again for helping us improve Primuse!

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FAQ

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.