Spindle: Music Player
Your library, and your server
About
Rediscover your owned music with a dedicated player that prioritizes your curation and control. Enjoy a tactile jog wheel interface, support for all lossless formats, and seamless integration with your existing library. No algorithms, no accounts, just your music, your way.
What's New in Spindle
1.5.0
October 1, 2026
Meet the Cellophane theme: a flat new look with distinct light and OLED-dark designs, subtle moving color fringes, and optional Blast controls. Reduce Motion turns the animation off. Find and play your music with Siri on iPhone, headphones, and CarPlay. Ask for songs, albums, artists, or playlists, and control shuffle and repeat. Settings → Siri & Shortcuts helps you get started. Library search handles accents and punctuation, ranks closer matches first, and shows more matching results. CarPlay browsing makes large libraries easier to navigate. This update also improves remote playback buffering and error recovery, protects boosted EQ output, and makes playback more reliable after interruptions.
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FAQ
What is Spindle?
Spindle is a dedicated music player for iPhone designed for users who own their music. It offers a tactile jog wheel interface and supports all lossless audio formats, prioritizing user curation over algorithmic feeds.
Does Spindle have ads?
No, Spindle does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases, ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience.
What audio formats does Spindle support?
Spindle supports all lossless formats including FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, and WAV, as well as MP3 and AAC, all at native rates without resampling.
How can I import music into Spindle?
You can import music into Spindle by importing entire folders, dropping files over Wi-Fi, using AirDrop, or pulling from cloud services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.
Does Spindle require an account or subscription?
No, Spindle does not require an account or subscription. Your music files stay on your device, and the app is a one-time purchase.
What are the theme options for Spindle?
Spindle offers three visual themes: Paper, Dark, and Nothing, allowing users to customize the player's appearance to their preference.
Is Spindle available on Android devices?
Currently, Spindle is designed specifically for iPhone and is not available on Android devices. It supports AirPlay 2 and CarPlay for wider audio output options.
How often is Spindle updated?
Spindle was last updated on July 16, 2026, to version 1.1. The developer, Raindog LLC, is a small audio studio focused on creating instruments rather than utilities.
