# Simple DAAP Client vs MRAP Remote

The clearest difference is rating: MRAP Remote at 5.0 against Simple DAAP Client's 2.7. MRAP Remote also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). Simple DAAP Client's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 49 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MRAP Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple DAAP Client has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple DAAP Client ships an update every 5 months, MRAP Remote every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple DAAP Client | MRAP Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-daap-client/id369605270/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrap-remote/id1449169936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 49 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [magnet-magic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/369605273) | [Sergey Chehuta](https://appshunter.io/developer/643697702) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple DAAP Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-daap-client/id369605270)

Stream music from a DAAP server on your network. Automatically detects servers using Bonjour, allowing you to listen to your music library without complex setup. Compatible with various DAAP servers like mt-daapd.

**Highlights:** DAAP client functionality, Stream music from DAAP servers, Automatic server detection (Bonjour), Compatible with mt-daapd, Simple, no-configuration setup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works with Firefly/mt-daapd
- 👍 Simple and basic functionality
- ✅ Connects to NAS servers
- 🌟 Free to use
- 🎵 Streams music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- ❌ Does not work with forked-daapd
- ❌ Does not work with Rhythmbox
- ❌ Does not work with iTunes 7+
- ❌ Unusable on modern devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when selecting a song
- Crashes when connecting to server
- Crashes when playing music
- Crashes with large number of songs
- Crashes with FLAC files

**Requested features**

- Password support
- Backgrounding/multitasking
- Search functionality
- Improved UI/UX
- Audio controls (play/pause/next)


### MRAP Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrap-remote/id1449169936)

Control your multi-room audio streaming software remotely. Manage different audio streams in various zones from a centralized location. Supports URL input and remembers recent connections for easy switching.

**Highlights:** Remote control for desktop software, Manage multiple audio streams, Play different audio in different rooms, Supports URL input, Remembers latest URLs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple DAAP Client free?

Simple DAAP Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MRAP Remote free?

MRAP Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple DAAP Client or MRAP Remote?

MRAP Remote is rated higher. Simple DAAP Client averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MRAP Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple DAAP Client or MRAP Remote have ads?

Neither Simple DAAP Client nor MRAP Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple DAAP Client or MRAP Remote?

Simple DAAP Client ships an update every 5 months, and MRAP Remote every 49 months. Most recently, Simple DAAP Client was updated on September 28, 2026 and MRAP Remote on September 19, 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.*