Yamd vs DrMobile MPD Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Yamd
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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.
DrMobile MPD Client
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DrMobile is a high-quality music player designed for serious listeners who care about sound, detail, and control. Built as a frontend for MPD (Music Player Daemon), DrMobile gives you full access to your music library with a modern, responsive interface and advanced playback features. Bit-Perfect Playback\ Enjoy your music exactly as it was mastered. Native playback support for lossless formats Automatic sample rate handling External DAC support for true high-fidelity listening Optional local playback for maximum audio quality Rich Library Experience Go beyond basic metadata. Detailed album and track views Artist information and credits Multiple artwork browsing (covers, booklets, alternate images) Clean and intuitive navigation for large collections Audio Analysis & Insights Understand your music at a deeper level. Dynamic Range (DR) analysis Loudness and peak measurements Track-level audio insights Clear visual feedback on mastering quality Advanced Control Full control over your listening experience. Queue management and playback control Remote control of your MPD server Fast and responsive UI Designed for Apple Ecosystem Seamless experience across devices Cloud-based sync support (where available) Optimized for iPhone and iPad DrMobile is built for collectors, audiophiles, and anyone who wants more than just pressing play. Itβs not about convenience itβs about precision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Yamd at Free against DrMobile MPD Client's $4.99. Yamd also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). DrMobile MPD Client's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 21 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Yamd is free to download; DrMobile MPD Client costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yamd ships an update every 21 months, DrMobile MPD Client every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yamd | DrMobile MPD Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Rogachev | carlos prieto ortiz |
In-app purchases
Yamd
No in-app purchases
DrMobile MPD Client
No in-app purchases









