Comparison

Simple DAAP Client vs nexTrack

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

nexTrack

Features
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Stream your music library in pristine quality with nexTrack's lossless DLNA/UPnP streaming. Enjoy your high-resolution audio files at their original bitrate with zero compression or quality loss. nexTrack automatically discovers your local media servers and hi-fi audio devices, creating a seamless connection between your music collection and your premium sound system. - Hi-res streaming through DLNA / UPnP - Browse UPnP servers or network shares (SMB) - Sync with Plex servers - nexTrack Connect - Control other devices with nexTrack Connect. Ideal for Apple Music Hi-Res - Connect your Apple Music account for use with nexTrack Connect - Bookmark your preferred music servers for instant access - Pin your most-played albums, artists, tracks and folders for quick discovery - Build a custom playlist and queue up your listening sessions - Sync local libraries for better browsing experience - Stream to AirPlay devices with convenience (note: quality depends on AirPlay compression) - Last.fm scrobbling - Sleep timer - WatchOS app - App intents Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple DAAP Client3 screens
nexTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple DAAP Client at none against nexTrack's 2. nexTrack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. nexTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Simple DAAP Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple DAAP Client ships an update every 5 months, nexTrack weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple DAAP Client versus nexTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple DAAP ClientnexTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermagnet-magic.comDon Jones

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

nexTrack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simple DAAP Client

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

nexTrack

Subscriptions1
  • nextrack$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time$44.99

Questions

Is Simple DAAP Client free?
Simple DAAP Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is nexTrack free?
nexTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple DAAP Client or nexTrack have ads?
Neither Simple DAAP Client nor nexTrack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple DAAP Client or nexTrack?
Simple DAAP Client ships an update every 5 months, and nexTrack weekly. Most recently, Simple DAAP Client was updated on September 28, 2026 and nexTrack on September 27, 2026.

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