Comparison

Yamd vs LyrPlay

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

Head to head
About

Yamd

Features
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Remote control app for MPD server. Connect to your Music Player Daemon server and control the playback from convenience of your phone or tablet. App includes: - Full library and library search - Filesystem browser - Queue management and playback settings - Playlist management (creating, editing, deletion) - Artist and cover art fetching from Discogs and Last.fm databases - Basic output settings (on/off) This is only a remote control app and not a music player. There's currently no options to stream music directly to your device.

About

LyrPlay

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a premium Squeezebox player. Stream your personal music collection with native FLAC support, seamless web interface integration, and high-quality audio streaming. Enjoy continuous playback with lock screen and Control Center controls.

Highlights
  • Native FLAC and Opus support
  • Material Web Interface integration
  • CarPlay support
  • Background audio playback
  • Lock screen and Control Center controls
  • Automatic server discovery
Features
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Transform your iPhone and iPad into a premium Squeezebox player with LyrPlay, the ultimate iOS companion for Lyrion Media Server (LMS). Enjoy your personal music collection with native FLAC / Opus support, seamless Material web interface integration, and high-quality audio streaming. KEY FEATURES Native FLAC Support Stream lossless audio with native decoding for 16-bit and 24-bit FLAC files. Experience your music collection with crystal-clear quality that preserves every detail. Material Web Interface and CarPlay Support Integrates with the Material Skin by CDrummond, providing full LMS control through a touch-optimized interface. Access your entire music library, playlists, and server settings with intuitive navigation. Background Audio Continuous playback with proper iOS integration including lock screen controls, Control Center access, and background audio support. Your music never stops, even when switching apps. Server Discovery Automatic LMS server detection with backup server support and failover capabilities. Connect effortlessly to your home server with robust connection management. Performance Optimized Built specifically for iOS with efficient networking, smart buffering, and bandwidth optimization options for various connection speeds. AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT FLAC (16-bit, 24-bit) with native decoding AAC, MP3, M4A, Opus and other standard formats Configurable transcoding for bandwidth optimization Lock screen and Control Center integration Volume control through LMS and device buttons Gapless Playback Player Synchronizaton - restart track after sync REQUIREMENTS iOS 15.6 or later Lyrion Media Server (LMS) Material Skin plugin installed on your LMS server Local network connection to your LMS server TECHNICAL SETUP For advanced configuration options including transcoding optimization, visit the project documentation at github.com/mtxmiller/LyrPlay. Built with SwiftUI for iOS interface, Bass for native FLAC / Opus support, and WebKit for Material skin integration. LyrPlay delivers a quality Squeezebox experience on your iOS device. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a network audio player for your personal music server.

Screenshots

Yamd4 screens
LyrPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yamd at none against LyrPlay's 1. LyrPlay's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LyrPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Yamd asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yamd ships an update every 21 months, LyrPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Yamd versus LyrPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYamdLyrPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander RogachevEric Miller

In-app purchases

None

Yamd

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LyrPlay

One-time1
  • Icon Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Yamd free?
Yamd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LyrPlay free?
LyrPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yamd or LyrPlay have ads?
Neither Yamd nor LyrPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yamd or LyrPlay?
Yamd ships an update every 21 months, and LyrPlay monthly. Most recently, Yamd was updated on September 18, 2026 and LyrPlay on September 16, 2026.

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