Comparison

mconnect Player vs DrMobile MPD Client

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

Head to head
About

mconnect Player

Stream your music, videos, and photos from various sources to compatible devices. Enjoy gapless playback and support for high-resolution audio formats. Seamlessly cast media to UPnP, Chromecast, and AirPlay devices.

Highlights
  • UPnP/DLNA media streaming
  • Google Cast (Chromecast) support
  • AirPlay streaming
  • Gapless playback
  • DSD and FLAC playback
  • TIDAL, Qobuz, and Bugs integration
Features
Currently charting
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mconnect Player is a media player app to support UPnP/DLNA and Google Cast(Chromecast). - Send Video/Photo/Music to UPnP and Google Cast (Chromecast) devices. - Gapless Playback by App and to UPnP renderers. - DSD and FLAC music playback by App. - Play TIDAL, Qobuz and Bugs music & video to UPnP and Google Cast devices. - Send media files to Apple AirPlay compatible devices from PC, NAS and Internet. You can play media files from any Servers to any Playback Devices with mconnect Player. [Media Servers] - Your iPhone and iPad. - UPnP compatible servers: PC and NAS. - Internet Music integrated into App: TIDAL, Qobuz and Bugs. - Cloud Server integrated into App: OneDrive and Dropbox. [Playback Devices] - Your iPhone and iPad. - UPnP compatible renderers: Smart TV, UPnP supported Audio, UPnP receivers. - Google Cast: Chromecast, Google Cast compatible Audio. - AirPlay compatible devices: Apple TV, Airport Express, AirPlay Audio. Note: If you send a media file to a remote playback device, the playable media format depends on the media decoder in the remote playback device. iPhone, iPad, AirPlay, Apple TV, and AirPort Express are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Google Cast and Chromecast are registered trademarks of Google Inc. DLNA is a trademark of Digital Living Network Alliance. UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnP Forum in the United States and other countries. TIDAL is a trademark of ASPIRO AB. Qobuz is a trademark of XANDRIE SA. Bugs is a trademark of NHN Bugs Corp.

About

DrMobile MPD Client

Features
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DrMobile is a high-quality music player designed for serious listeners who care about sound, detail, and control. Built as a frontend for MPD (Music Player Daemon), DrMobile gives you full access to your music library with a modern, responsive interface and advanced playback features. Bit-Perfect Playback\ Enjoy your music exactly as it was mastered. Native playback support for lossless formats Automatic sample rate handling External DAC support for true high-fidelity listening Optional local playback for maximum audio quality Rich Library Experience Go beyond basic metadata. Detailed album and track views Artist information and credits Multiple artwork browsing (covers, booklets, alternate images) Clean and intuitive navigation for large collections Audio Analysis & Insights Understand your music at a deeper level. Dynamic Range (DR) analysis Loudness and peak measurements Track-level audio insights Clear visual feedback on mastering quality Advanced Control Full control over your listening experience. Queue management and playback control Remote control of your MPD server Fast and responsive UI Designed for Apple Ecosystem Seamless experience across devices Cloud-based sync support (where available) Optimized for iPhone and iPad DrMobile is built for collectors, audiophiles, and anyone who wants more than just pressing play. It’s not about convenience it’s about precision.

Screenshots

mconnect Player4 screens
DrMobile MPD Client3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DrMobile MPD Client at every 3 days against mconnect Player's every 3 weeks. DrMobile MPD Client also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99). mconnect Player's advantage is chart position (#48 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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

mconnect Player costs $5.99 and DrMobile MPD Client $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mconnect Player ships an update every 3 weeks, DrMobile MPD Client every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
mconnect Player versus DrMobile MPD Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermconnect PlayerDrMobile MPD Client
Price$5.99$4.99 — better
Rating3.5 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConversDigital Co., Ltd.carlos prieto ortiz

Bugs and requests

mconnect Player

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes when searching or browsing Qobuz
  • Gapless playback stops before end of album
  • Scrub line doesn't work in player
  • Song truncation in queue (cuts off last 8-18 seconds)
  • Loud digital noise/white noise between songs
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  • Renderer selection fails when Bluetooth devices connected
  • DLNA servers not appearing after updates
  • App freezes for 30 seconds on selections
  • Stuttering and stalling during playback
  • Device disconnects and won't reconnect without app restart
  • Qobuz quality settings not persisting (reverts to MP3)
  • Volume control overwritten by iOS media volume
  • Song dropouts and frequent disconnections
  • Crashes when pausing or after phone calls
  • Hangs when loading songs from Qobuz
  • Skipping songs doesn't work properly
  • App forgets playlist on restart
  • Only plays one song without manual prompt for next
  • Hi-res AIFF/WAV file indexing issues
  • FLAC files corrupted with noise

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add to queue functionality from now-playing screen
  • Advanced playlist and queue management (reordering, randomize)
  • Dark mode/theme options
  • Search within playlists
  • Persistent queue/playlist memory across app restarts
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  • Manual track reordering in queue (drag-and-drop)
  • Equalizer support
  • Last.fm integration
  • Download support for offline playback
  • Split-screen iPad support
  • Internet radio support
  • Better Tidal interface and search functionality
  • Improved renderer selection UI
  • Simplified device connection process
  • Horizontal scrolling for long track titles

DrMobile MPD Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

mconnect Player

No in-app purchases

None

DrMobile MPD Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mconnect Player free?
mconnect Player costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrMobile MPD Client free?
DrMobile MPD Client costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do mconnect Player or DrMobile MPD Client have ads?
Neither mconnect Player nor DrMobile MPD Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mconnect Player or DrMobile MPD Client?
mconnect Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and DrMobile MPD Client every 3 days. Most recently, mconnect Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and DrMobile MPD Client on October 10, 2026.

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