# Simple DAAP Client vs AVSub

The clearest difference is price: Simple DAAP Client at Free against AVSub's $3.99. Simple DAAP Client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). AVSub's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Simple DAAP Client is free to download; AVSub costs $3.99 up front. AVSub sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Simple DAAP Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

AVSub holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AVSub has 64 ratings behind it against 7, 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 60% of AVSub's.

Simple DAAP Client ships an update every 6 months, AVSub monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple DAAP Client | AVSub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-daap-client/id369605270/reviews) | **[3.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avsub/id923424694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **59.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 1 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [magnet-magic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/369605273) | [Richard Levy](https://appshunter.io/developer/923424693) |

## 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)


### AVSub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avsub/id923424694)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Access and stream your entire music and video library from your SubSonic server. Enjoy offline playback, multi-format support, and seamless casting to various devices. Features include playlist management, enhanced media information, and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** SubSonic server integration, Multi-format audio and video streaming, Offline caching for playback, Playlist support, CarPlay and Apple Watch integration, Casting support (Chromecast, FireTV), Enhanced media information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jukebox mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Playback | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chromecast Video/Audio | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fire TV support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Google Cast and Fire TV Support | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple DAAP Client free?

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

### Is AVSub free?

AVSub costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

AVSub is rated higher. Simple DAAP Client averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while AVSub averages 3.8 from 64 ratings.

### Do Simple DAAP Client or AVSub have ads?

Neither Simple DAAP Client nor AVSub shows ads.

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

Simple DAAP Client ships an update every 6 months, and AVSub monthly. Most recently, Simple DAAP Client was updated on November 1, 2026 and AVSub on November 1, 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.*