# Scarbo - Music Player — Long titles, at a glance

> Apple Music player with long title display, direct playback, and library management. (iPhone/iPad app by Yoshinori Atarashi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarbo-music-player/id1254049264 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yoshinori Atarashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225571201)
- Category: Music, Music, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.3 · 14 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2017-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarbo-music-player/id1254049264/reviews.md

## What is Scarbo?

Player for Apple Music.

Even if album names, song titles, and artist names are long, you can see them at a glance.
You can directly play tracks in the Apple Music without adding them to the iCloud Music Library.

Features

• At a glance: Even if album names, song titles, and artist names are long, you can see them at a glance.

• Sorting and Filtering: You can sort the search results in Apple Music by title, artist, release date, and filter them by genre.

• Landscape: Supports both portrait and landscape.

• Search suggestions support for Apple Music.
  • Available only if you select "any" on the "Matching to" option.

• Favorites: You can manage your favorite albums without iCloud Music Library.

• Select the language for Apple Music.
  • The supported languages vary by country or region.

• See Editorial Notes if it is available in Apple Music.

• See composer's name.
  • You can also hide composer's name.

• Copy/Share album/track information to long press the item.

• See the album information to tap the track information in the full-screen player.

* Subscription is required to listen to items in the Apple Music.

## Key features

- Long title display
- Direct Apple Music playback
- Sorting and filtering
- Landscape support
- Favorite album management
- Composer name display


## Frequently asked questions about Scarbo

### What is Scarbo?

Scarbo is a music player designed for Apple Music. It allows you to view long album and song titles easily, play tracks directly from Apple Music without adding them to your library, and manage favorite albums.

### Does Scarbo require an Apple Music subscription?

Yes, a subscription is required to listen to items in the Apple Music catalog through Scarbo. The app itself is a one-time purchase.

### How much does Scarbo cost?

Scarbo is a paid app priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required for additional features beyond the initial purchase.

### What devices is Scarbo available on?

Scarbo is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations on these devices.

### Can I play music offline with Scarbo?

The description does not explicitly state offline playback capabilities. However, it allows direct playback of Apple Music tracks, which typically requires an internet connection unless the music is downloaded through the native Apple Music app.

### How often is Scarbo updated?

The latest version of Scarbo is 1.3.2, last updated on February 3, 2022. The update frequency is not explicitly stated, but this indicates recent maintenance.

### What are the main benefits of using Scarbo over the default Apple Music app?

Scarbo's primary benefit is its ability to display long titles and artist names at a glance, which can be an issue in the default app. It also allows direct playback without adding to iCloud Music Library and offers specific sorting and filtering options.

### Is Scarbo suitable for children?

Scarbo has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children. The app's functionality is focused on music playback and library management.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2022-02-03

•Bug Fixes.
•You can now change whether or not to open the music application when playing a music video in the settings.

### 1.3.1 — 2021-12-20

• Bug fixes.
• Added option to disable auto-lock.

### 1.3.0 — 2021-02-25

• Supports iOS 14.
• Redesigned Apple Music Search. In additions to albums and tracks, you can now search for music videos, stations, playlists, activities, and curators as well.
• Adds Home view to Apple Music tab, in which you can discover your favorite albums, playlists and personal mixes.
• In the now playing screen, tap the track information to select the destination from the album, artist, or composer.
• Supports Playlist Folders.
• Supports changing appearance.
• Bug fixes.

### 1.2.9 — 2019-03-01

• Adds “Select All” and “Deselect All” buttons for filtering Apple Music search results.
• UI improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.2.8 — 2019-01-20

• Improved artworks display.
• Display artwork and description of playlist.
• UI improvements and bug fixes.

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