# JPLAY vs Tivoli Audio Setup

The clearest difference is rating: JPLAY at 4.2 against Tivoli Audio Setup's 1.0. JPLAY also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). Tivoli Audio Setup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Tivoli Audio Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

JPLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, Tivoli Audio Setup every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JPLAY | Tivoli Audio Setup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivoli-audio-setup/id6736848695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) | [Tivoli Audio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763701639) |

## What reviewers say

### JPLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457)

This app is a high-fidelity music player designed for audiophiles. It seamlessly integrates streaming services like Qobuz and Tidal with local music files, offering a unified interface for all your audio content. Experience superior sound quality and discover new music through its intuitive design and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Plays Qobuz, Tidal, and local music files, Works with most streamers and network DACs, HQPlayer Control API integration, Dramatically better sound quality, Radio feature for music discovery, Extended playlist management, Artist bios and album reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JPLAY Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |
| JPLAY Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Superior sound quality compared to competitors
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 🔌 Seamless UPnP/DLNA integration
- 📱 Works without requiring a server

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($50/year, $199 lifetime)
- ❌ No monthly subscription option available
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity and playback issues
- 📱 iOS-only application
- 🔄 No cross-device synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks fail to render or play from Tidal
- App crashes on startup with older iOS versions
- Playback stuttering and lag issues
- Renderer in transition errors
- Device discovery failures

**Requested features**

- Monthly subscription option
- Cross-device synchronization for playlists and favorites
- EQ and tone adjustment controls
- DSD file playback support
- Multi-room audio capability


### Tivoli Audio Setup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivoli-audio-setup/id6736848695)

Easily connect your Tivoli Audio products, like the Model Two Digital, to your WiFi network for GoogleCast functionality. This app is essential for setting up GoogleCast and is not required for AirPlay users.

**Highlights:** GoogleCast setup, WiFi network connection, Tivoli Audio product integration, Model Two Digital support, AirPlay compatibility note

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JPLAY free?

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

### Is Tivoli Audio Setup free?

Tivoli Audio Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JPLAY or Tivoli Audio Setup?

JPLAY is rated higher. JPLAY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Tivoli Audio Setup averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do JPLAY or Tivoli Audio Setup have ads?

Neither JPLAY nor Tivoli Audio Setup shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JPLAY or Tivoli Audio Setup?

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tivoli Audio Setup every 7 months. Most recently, JPLAY was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tivoli Audio Setup 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.*