# MPD Pilot vs Pentaton

The clearest difference is rating: Pentaton at 4.8 against MPD Pilot's 4.3. Pentaton also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (79% vs 71%). MPD Pilot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MPD Pilot sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pentaton sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pentaton holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of MPD Pilot's written reviews are positive against 79% of Pentaton's.

MPD Pilot ships an update monthly, Pentaton every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MPD Pilot | Pentaton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpd-pilot/id1536331909/reviews) | **[4.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentaton-hifi-audio-player/id6711346182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noemi Rozpara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724158581) | [Marton Farago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763421674) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Pentaton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentaton-hifi-audio-player/id6711346182)

This app provides a high-fidelity offline music listening experience for your personal digital collection. It supports a wide range of lossless audio formats and offers advanced playback features for audiophiles. Enjoy your music without distractions or algorithmic interference.

**Highlights:** High-resolution FLAC and DSD playback, Lossless AirPlay and external DAC support, Parametric Equalizer (EQ), Gapless playback, Support for various lossless formats (MQA passthrough, DSD, Ogg, etc.), Folder-based music organization, Low CPU usage for extended listening

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 30 day free trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime License | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MPD Pilot free?

MPD Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pentaton free?

Pentaton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MPD Pilot or Pentaton?

Pentaton is rated higher. MPD Pilot averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Pentaton averages 4.8 from 52 ratings.

### Do MPD Pilot or Pentaton have ads?

Neither MPD Pilot nor Pentaton shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MPD Pilot or Pentaton?

MPD Pilot ships an update monthly, and Pentaton every 4 days. Most recently, MPD Pilot was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pentaton on October 27, 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.*