# Linn vs MPD Pilot

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Linn | MPD Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linn/id1292218680/reviews)** | [4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpd-pilot/id1536331909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 130 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linn Products Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/449144983) | [Noemi Rozpara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724158581) |

## What reviewers say

### Linn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linn/id1292218680)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🔍 Unified search across sources
- 💾 Centralized playlists
- 🔧 Good software support and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems with music systems
- 🕰️ Slow response times
- 📚 Lacking album/artist information
- 🔀 Unreliable playlist management

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### MPD Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpd-pilot/id1536331909)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Access | $8.99 | per year |
| Melody Maker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Harmony Helper | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rhythm Rockstar | $24.99 | one-time |
| Symphony Supporter | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*