# Trad Player

> Trad Player (iPhone/iPad app by W Joseph Gibson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trad-player/id6760572540 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [W Joseph Gibson](https://appshunter.io/developer/439733059)
- Category: Music
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 5 MB
- Released: 2026-03-14
- Data updated: 2026-04-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trad-player/id6760572540/reviews.md

## What is Trad Player?

Stream Radio Siamsa — Ireland’s only 24/7 traditional Irish music radio station — directly from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or car dashboard.

Trad Player brings you live traditional music from Dublin with a beautiful, focused listening experience. See what’s playing right now with full album artwork, track titles, artist names, and album details — all updated in real time as each new tune begins.

Now Playing
• Live album artwork fetched from the station’s API
• Track title, artist, and album displayed in real time
• Live listener count and presenter indicator
• Recently played track history with artwork

Audio Quality
• HiFi streaming at 256kbps MP3
• Low Data mode at 128kbps for cellular or slow connections
• Switch quality on the fly — even while streaming

CarPlay
• Full CarPlay dashboard integration
• Auto-plays when you connect to your car
• Now Playing controls on the CarPlay screen
• Stream quality picker accessible from the dashboard

AirPlay & Controls
• AirPlay to any compatible speaker or Apple TV
• Lock screen and Control Center playback controls
• Full media key support on Mac (Play, Pause, Stop)
• macOS menu bar Now Playing widget

Accessibility
• Full VoiceOver support with descriptive labels throughout
• Play/Pause, AirPlay, and stream quality controls fully labeled
• Album artwork announced with track and artist info
• Recently played history readable by assistive technologies

Design
• Dark, immersive interface designed for the music
• Native on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (via Mac Catalyst)
• No ads, no tracking, no account required

Trad Player is an unofficial client for Radio Siamsa (siamsa.ie).


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-03-14

No release notes.

## More apps by W Joseph Gibson

- [Talrik](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talrik/id6759121514)
- [Wunderful](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wunderful/id6759237855)

All apps by W Joseph Gibson: https://appshunter.io/developer/439733059

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