# Yardbirds Player > Cloud music player for internet radio and local files with universal playlist support. (iPhone/iPad app by Rikki Systems Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yardbirds-player/id541449141 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Rikki Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/497295364) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 4.56/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 17 MB - Languages: English, Japanese, Thai - Released: 2012-11-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yardbirds-player/id541449141/reviews.md ## What is Yardbirds Player? Yardbirds Player plays internet radio streams (*1) and also streams music files (*2) including hi-res (*3) in the cloud(WebDAV/Box(*4)). You can utilize multiple accounts of Box and so on! It provides a universal Playlist feature (Shortcut-List) (*5). Each Shortcut-List handles music files that span multiple WebDAV servers. There's almost no limits with its number of servers, whole capacity of storage, and the number of tracks. It differs from major music streaming services. You can obtain much better cloud music streaming environment by using of home-server or NAS (*6). It provides a better look-and-feel, mimicking audio devices. It has 100 radio stations preset as samples. It supports various playlist formats. You can easily add more preset radio stations with built-in tuner/iTunes file sharing/Open In.... Basically, it preserves preemptive playback mode if the radio-station/track list is displayed. The view will not be changed arbitrarily during playback sequence. Urgent Notice https://twitter.com/YardbirdsPlus Urgent notice and so on. Note ※ Try to maximize the size of the stream buffer if you encounter frequent buffering. Please note this operation loses responsiveness of starting playback. ※ In most cases, you can cancel current processing while rotating indicator being shown. Tap on it to cancel. ※ In Edit mode, double-tap a preset to edit. ※ Hi-res file streaming capability requires an iOS device faster than iPhone4 (with iOS6)/iPhone4S (with iOS7). ※ IEEE802.11n Wi-Fi router is required to play hi-res music. ※ Strong field intensity is required to play hi-res music. Features * Music dedicated WebDAV Browser feature (SSL, DigestAuth, ...) * WebDAV art work -- Album Cover Art (album.jpg) , Art work for individual tunes ([Track Title].jpg) * WebDAV lyrics -- ([Track Title].txt) * WebDAV thumbnails -- (album.png, [Track Title].png) A 64x64 size pixel raster file is recommended in order to be drawn quickly. * iTunes art work * Maintain(Import/Export/DeleteAll) preset stations -- (iCloud/Local) * Edit (Add/Edit (*4)/Duplicate/Delete) a preset site (station or WebDAV server) -- (TopView) * Add comments to a site preset -- (Please swipe a preset station item to the left at TopView except for iOS7) * iTracks like built-in tuner with more than 5000 active stations -- (Please tap station “like” icon at TopView) * Select a single channel from a station with multiple channels -- (StationInfoView) * User definable category names of preset stations -- (Settings.app) * Sleep Timer -- (Please tap the clock icon) * Fade in -- (Settings.app) * Simple external interface for other apps that copies tune/station info to pasteboard -- (Please double-tap the title bar during playback) * Shuffle playback -- (Interaction to AudioPlayerView/Shake) * Repeat playback * Now Playing -- (Double tap to tweet. Triple tap to tweet with Cover Art.) * Switch player mode seamlessly -- (StationListView/AudioPlayerView) * Launch radio stations' Web site -- (Comment of preset station/StationInfoView) * Meter Modes(VU/Peak/Spectrum) -- (Please press each meter for a while) * Interface variation -- (Please tap and hold the titlebar to toggle.) *1) Supports MP3/AAC/AAC+ and optionally supports ALAC/AIFF/WAV. *2) Supports MP3/AAC/AAC+/ALAC/AIFF/(part of)WAV. There's no plan to support WMA. *3) iPhone5 streams 192KHz/24bit file. Supported files are WAV/ALAC/AIFF. *4) Unfortunately, it requires DAV-pocket Lab's WebDAV gateway service. Use it at your own risk. They are developing their product on the infrastructure of GDrive's company and they are fairly trusty but they are third party. *5) In accordance with your editing environment (Mac/PC/iOS), use an appropriate WebDAV browser to edit contents of WebDAV servers. *6) Artwork/lyrics function may not work with the NAS that is using a minor WebDAV server. Because there's a room to adapt to your environment, let me know the WebDAV server software of your environment. ## Key features - Cloud music streaming (WebDAV/Box) - Internet radio playback - Universal playlist support - High-resolution audio streaming - Music file streaming - Built-in radio tuner ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yardbirds-player/id541449141/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Mr *2013-04-26, version 1.0.7* Please guys, I'm 63 and weather beaten. The red type of the artists names is difficult to read and also very small. Please help. Other than that, awesome stuff ### 1/5 — This app didn't support mountain lion servers webdav *2013-04-08, version 1.0.6* This app didn't support mountain lion servers(10.8.3, 2.2.1) webdav!!!! It shows correct file name, but can't play music properly. **Developer response:** Please refer http://www.rikki.mydns.jp/Yardbirds/Apache/apache.html. ## Frequently asked questions about Yardbirds Player ### Does Yardbirds Player have ads? The provided data does not specify if Yardbirds Player contains advertisements. It is listed as free with no in-app purchases. ### What devices does Yardbirds Player support? Yardbirds Player is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. ### How often is Yardbirds Player updated? The latest version of Yardbirds Player was released on November 10, 2018. The app has not received an update since then. ### What is the age rating for Yardbirds Player? Yardbirds Player is rated 12+ by the App Store, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. ### Can Yardbirds Player play high-resolution audio? Yes, Yardbirds Player supports high-resolution audio streaming. This feature requires an iOS device faster than iPhone 4 and an IEEE802.11n Wi-Fi router. ### How does Yardbirds Player handle multiple cloud accounts? Yardbirds Player allows you to utilize multiple accounts from cloud services like Box for streaming your music files. ### What are the benefits of using Yardbirds Player over major streaming services? Yardbirds Player offers a different approach by allowing you to stream from your own cloud storage, potentially providing a better cloud music environment with home servers or NAS, without the limitations of major streaming services. ### What is the user sentiment for Yardbirds Player? Yardbirds Player has a high rating of 4.6 stars based on 25 reviews, suggesting generally positive user sentiment. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 4.3.1 — 2018-11-10 11 inch iPad Pro adaptation. ## Apps similar to Yardbirds Player | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [无损音乐播放器](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483316840) | 3.0 (2) | $12.99 | Music | | [Setlist Carrot - Setlist.fm](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-carrot-setlistfm/id1481784500) | 3.9 (15) | Free | Music | | [Four States Fox Sports Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/four-states-fox-sports-radio/id1489358780) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [MasterQ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterq/id1485124580) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Music | | [FM Radio - Local City &Country](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fm-radio-local-city-and-country/id1489584840) | 4.3 (6) | Free | Music | | [PEDRO APP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedro-app/id1492774580) | — | Free | Music | ## More apps by Rikki Systems Inc. - [法要チェッカー](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id814832089) - [品詞マスター](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1071188532) - [古文品詞マスター](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1089495212) - [Sonic Tools SVM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-tools-svm/id1245046029) All apps by Rikki Systems Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/497295364 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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