Comparison

Simple DAAP Client vs OTOKAI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple DAAP Client

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
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This application is a simple DAAP client. It is possible to listen to the delivered music from the daapd server(like mt-daapd, not containing iTunes ). The server can be detected without any configuration (that is Bonjour). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FriyARCDxOQ

About

OTOKAI

Features
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Otokai is a music app that lets you share your well-being with loved ones through musical creations. By expanding your imagination from images and videos and combining them with music that matches their mood, you can create your own unique “work.” Even without musical knowledge or composition experience, AI supports your creative process, making it easy for anyone to enjoy creating. You can post your own creations to the community and view works made by other members, creating new ways to communicate through music. When you post a creation, a notification is sent to the family members or loved ones you have registered. Without needing to call or send a message directly, you can naturally let them know that you are doing well through your daily creative activities. For example, when a parent living apart posts a creation on Otokai, their child receives a notification and feels reassured, knowing, “They’re enjoying themselves today. With Otokai, enjoying the process of creating becomes a meaningful way to stay connected with the people who matter to you. Otokai is a research-based music app designed to be enjoyed continuously. Regular use is expected to support the maintenance of cognitive function. In the first pilot study, continuous participation showed improvement in frontal lobe function among older adults. Research paper: https://otokai.jp/wp-content/themes/theme_otokai/assets/doc/OTOKAI_clinical_study_paper_Brain_and_Behavior_2024.pdf The joy of creating music becomes a message of well-being for the people you care about. With the Otokai app, share today’s creation with your loved ones.

Screenshots

Simple DAAP Client3 screens
OTOKAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OTOKAI at every 9 days against Simple DAAP Client's every 5 months. OTOKAI also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple DAAP Client ships an update every 5 months, OTOKAI every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple DAAP Client versus OTOKAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple DAAP ClientOTOKAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermagnet-magic.comAmadeus Code Inc.

Bugs and requests

Simple DAAP Client

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes when selecting a song
  • Crashes when connecting to server
  • Crashes when playing music
  • Crashes with large number of songs
  • Crashes with FLAC files
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  • Crashes with forked-daapd
  • Crashes on app startup
  • App closes immediately after starting server
  • Connection error when selecting song
  • Error message behind grey screen
  • Playback stalls frequently
  • Track order scrambled

Requested features

17 requests
  • Password support
  • Backgrounding/multitasking
  • Search functionality
  • Improved UI/UX
  • Audio controls (play/pause/next)
Show 12 more
  • Album art display
  • Playlist support
  • Track order sorting
  • Support for forked-daapd
  • Support for Rhythmbox
  • Support for iTunes 7+
  • Airplay support
  • Ability to specify server IP address
  • Dark mode
  • VPN access support
  • Improved battery usage
  • Login with authorization

OTOKAI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simple DAAP Client

No in-app purchases

None

OTOKAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple DAAP Client free?
Simple DAAP Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OTOKAI free?
OTOKAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple DAAP Client or OTOKAI have ads?
Neither Simple DAAP Client nor OTOKAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple DAAP Client or OTOKAI?
Simple DAAP Client ships an update every 5 months, and OTOKAI every 9 days. Most recently, Simple DAAP Client was updated on September 18, 2026 and OTOKAI on September 19, 2026.

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