Comparison

Linn vs MPD Pilot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Linn

Control your Linn music system with an intuitive interface. Stream from integrated services like TIDAL and Qobuz, search globally for music, and manage playlists from the cloud. Enjoy synchronized playback across multiple streamers.

Highlights
  • Artist view with bios and discographies
  • Integrated streaming services (TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer)
  • Global search across all music content
  • Cloud-synced playlists
  • Multi-room synchronized playback
  • Dark mode option
  • Over-the-air software upgrades
Features
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The most intuitive and enjoyable way to control your Linn music system; whether you have one or more streamers at your home. ARTIST VIEW Searching by artist yields comprehensive results; with artist bios, top tracks, albums, ‘appears on...’, and related artists all contained in a neat, scroll-down list. STREAM AWAY All of your favourite high-resolution streaming services – TIDAL, Qobuz, and Deezer – and internet radio services airable, CalmRadio, and TuneIn are fully integrated inside the app. All Linn streamers are also compatible with Spotify Connect. TIDAL Radio and personalised ‘My Mixes’ pull through to Linn app too . GLOBAL SEARCH Quickly find what you’re looking for across all your streaming services and stored music content, all from one place. The revamped global search function allows browsing by artist, album, genre station, or track; and pulls through gorgeous artwork and artist photography in a much-improved and better integrated experience. DARK MODE For a more cosy experience, when the lights are down low, dark mode is available via app settings. NOW PLAYING An enhanced Now Playing view displays beautiful, large-format album artwork, and includes all transport and volume controls on a single, uncluttered screen. YOUR PLAYLISTS – ANYWHERE Your playlists are stored in the Cloud, linked to your Linn account, meaning you always have access to your favourites – from anywhere and at any time – and can cue them up on any Linn streamer on your local network. UPDATE AND CONFIGURE Regular, free, over-the-air software upgrades bring performance and feature enhancements to your Linn streamer. It’s easy to ensure your system is always up-to-date with the latest version directly within the app. The ability to manage and rename sources and rooms is embedded in the app settings screens too. THROW LEGENDARY PARTIES Own multiple Linn streamers? Take control of every room, all from the same app, on the same iOS device. Link rooms together and enjoy the same music, perfectly synchronised throughout your home. Linn App is compatible with all Linn Music Systems running Davaar firmware.

About

MPD Pilot

Control your Music Player Daemon (MPD) with a user-friendly interface. Manage playback, curate playlists, browse your library, and stream music to your device. Offers local playback and cover art display.

Highlights
  • Playback control
  • Queue management
  • Remote library browsing
  • Artist and album views
  • Song search
  • Automatic server discovery
  • Local playback streaming
  • Cover art display
Features
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MPD Pilot is a Music Player Daemon (MPD) controller designed for fast, convenient control of your music library, queue, and playback. Key Features: - Playback Control: Control playback, volume, and outputs with a clean, responsive interface. - Queue Management: Build, reorder, and manage your current queue with ease. - Remote Library Browser: Browse your music library remotely in a file tree view and manage playlists. - Artist and Album Views: Explore your collection by artist or album, with integrated search for quick navigation. - Song Search: Quickly find tracks in your MPD database. - Automatic Server Discovery: Discover compatible MPD servers on your local network via Bonjour. - Local Playback on Device: Stream audio from your MPD server directly to your iPhone or iPad via speakers, Bluetooth headphones, or AirPlay devices. Supports HTTP-based and Snapcast streams, including formats such as FLAC, MP3, OPUS, and Vorbis, with stream quality details available in the app. - Cover Art Display: View cover art from your MPD collection or external sources. - Localized in 12 languages. Requirements: - MPD Pilot requires an MPD server for library browsing, queue management, and playback control. - To listen on your device, your MPD server must also be configured with a streaming output. Learn more about MPD setup at https://www.musicpd.org and https://mpdpilot.app/help Premium Features: Unlock Premium to connect to an unlimited number of MPD servers, create multiple local playback streams, and enjoy ad-free local audio playback. All other app features remain available in the free version. Privacy Policy: https://mpdpilot.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://mpdpilot.app/terms-of-use Visit https://mpdpilot.app for more information.

Screenshots

Linn4 screens
MPD Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linn at none against MPD Pilot's 7. Linn also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (297 vs 41). MPD Pilot's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 48%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MPD Pilot sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Linn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linn has 297 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Linn's written reviews are positive against 71% of MPD Pilot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Linn versus MPD Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinnMPD Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (297 ratings) — better4.3 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings297 — better41
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLinn Products LtdNoemi Rozpara

Customer experience

Linn

All ratings297 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative41.3%

MPD Pilot

All ratings41 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

Linn

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to connect to music systems
  • Playlist disappearing after updates
  • Incorrect metadata and album art display
  • Frequent log-out issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved playlist management
  • Better integration with streaming services
  • Customizable album/artist view
  • Alarm clock/automation features

MPD Pilot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linn

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

MPD Pilot

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Access3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Access3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time5
  • Melody Maker$4.99
  • Harmony Helper$9.99
  • Rhythm Rockstar$24.99
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  • Symphony Supporter$49.99
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99

Questions

Is Linn free?
Linn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MPD Pilot free?
MPD Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linn or MPD Pilot?
Linn is rated higher. Linn averages 4.6 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while MPD Pilot averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.
Do Linn or MPD Pilot have ads?
Neither Linn nor MPD Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linn or MPD Pilot?
Linn ships an update monthly, and MPD Pilot monthly. Most recently, Linn was updated on September 21, 2026 and MPD Pilot on September 20, 2026.

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