# Simple DAAP Client vs nexTrack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nexTrack at 100% against Simple DAAP Client's 45%. nexTrack also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Simple DAAP Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

nexTrack holds the better App Store score, 4.0 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. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Simple DAAP Client's written reviews are positive against 100% of nexTrack's.

Simple DAAP Client ships an update every 5 months, nexTrack weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple DAAP Client | nexTrack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-daap-client/id369605270/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextrack-upnp-flac-player/id6749875324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [magnet-magic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/369605273) | [Don Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/917704961) |

## 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)


### nexTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextrack-upnp-flac-player/id6749875324)

Stream your high-resolution audio files losslessly through DLNA/UPnP. This app automatically discovers media servers and audio devices, offering seamless integration with your music collection and sound system. Enjoy features like custom playlists, Last.fm scrobbling, and a sleep timer.

**Highlights:** Hi-res DLNA/UPnP streaming, Browse UPnP servers and network shares, Sync with Plex servers, nexTrack Connect for device control, Custom playlist building, Last.fm scrobbling, WatchOS app support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| nextrack | $4.99 | per year |
| One-time | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

### Which has better reviews, Simple DAAP Client or nexTrack?

nexTrack is rated higher. Simple DAAP Client averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while nexTrack averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### 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 October 3, 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.*