Comparison

MPDPlayer 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

MPDPlayer

Control your MPD server with this app, featuring queue management, playlist editing, and server search. Unlock advanced features like widget and watch app control through an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Control current queue
  • List recently added songs
  • Add and modify playlists
  • Search MPD server
  • Widget control (IAP)
  • Watch app control (IAP)
Features
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With MPDPlayer you can control your MPD-Server. It includes a Widget and a Watch App to control quickly your Server. The App provides features like: * Control your current queue * List your recently added songs (Last 2 Weeks) * Add and modify your Playlists * Searching through your MPD-Server * Control your MPD-Server easily with your Watch App (only with In-App-Purchase) * Control your MPD-Server easily with a Widget (only with In-App-Purchase) This app is financed by advertising to be offered free of charge. In addition, this app contains a subscription to remove this advertising for one year. In addition to removing the ad, the interaction with the widget and the watch app will be unlocked. Without this subscription, they will each display the necessary information, but any interaction is not possible. This entire "Premium" package can be purchased for one year, which will automatically be renewed after one year, unless automatic renewal is turned off 24 hours before the start of the next period. Here are the terms of use of the app: https://mpdplayer.de/en/terms-of-use.html Here are the privacy policy of the app: https://mpdplayer.de/en/privacy-policy.html By downloading and installing this App, you agree that you have read and accept these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy.

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

MPDPlayer4 screens
MPD Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MPD Pilot at none against MPDPlayer's shown. MPD Pilot also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 6). MPDPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. MPDPlayer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and MPD Pilot sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for MPDPlayer against 4.3 for MPD Pilot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MPD Pilot has 41 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of MPDPlayer's written reviews are positive against 71% of MPD Pilot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MPDPlayer ships an update every 6 weeks, MPD Pilot monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MPDPlayer versus MPD Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMPDPlayerMPD Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.3 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings641 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrian BerishaNoemi Rozpara

Customer experience

MPDPlayer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

MPD Pilot

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MPDPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (1 Year)$1.991 Year
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 MPDPlayer free?
MPDPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MPD Pilot free?
MPD Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MPDPlayer or MPD Pilot?
MPDPlayer and MPD Pilot are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 41 ratings respectively.
Do MPDPlayer or MPD Pilot have ads?
MPDPlayer shows ads; MPD Pilot does not.
Which is updated more often, MPDPlayer or MPD Pilot?
MPDPlayer ships an update every 6 weeks, and MPD Pilot monthly. Most recently, MPDPlayer was updated on June 9, 2026 and MPD Pilot on September 20, 2026.

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