MPD Pilot vs Beatnik Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Playback control
- Queue management
- Remote library browsing
- Artist and album views
- Song search
- Automatic server discovery
- Local playback streaming
- Cover art display
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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.
Beatnik Audio
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Beatnik Controller is a remote control for your Beatnik Pi or Snapcast multi-room audio server. It allows you to easily manage and control audio streams from any device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beatnik Audio at none against MPD Pilot's 7. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. MPD Pilot sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Beatnik Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.
MPD Pilot ships an update monthly, Beatnik Audio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MPD Pilot | Beatnik Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noemi Rozpara | Byrds & Bytes GmbH |
In-app purchases
MPD Pilot
- Premium Monthly Access3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Premium Yearly Access3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Melody Maker$4.99
- Harmony Helper$9.99
- Rhythm Rockstar$24.99
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- Symphony Supporter$49.99
- Lifetime Premium$59.99
Beatnik Audio
No in-app purchases








