# mconnect Player vs iPeng

The clearest difference is rating: iPeng at 4.7 against mconnect Player's 3.5. iPeng also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 47%) and ratings volume (1K vs 79). mconnect Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($5.99 vs $8.99). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

mconnect Player costs $5.99 and iPeng $8.99 up front. iPeng sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. mconnect Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

iPeng holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPeng has 1K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of mconnect Player's written reviews are positive against 76% of iPeng's.

mconnect Player ships an update every 3 weeks, iPeng every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | mconnect Player | iPeng |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mconnect-player/id503760460/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipeng/id767266886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ConversDigital Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/503760463) | [PenguinLovesMusic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/296941579) |

## What reviewers say

### mconnect Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mconnect-player/id503760460)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent high-resolution audio streaming (24-bit/96kHz+)
- 🔌 Reliable UPnP/DLNA control point functionality
- 🎯 Strong Qobuz and Tidal integration
- ⚡ Gapless playback support
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Inconsistent device discovery and connectivity issues
- ⏸️ Queue/playlist management is limited and cumbersome
- 🔄 Auto-play to next track doesn't work reliably
- ⚠️ Poor developer support and unresponsive to emails

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### iPeng

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipeng/id767266886)

Control your Squeezebox or Roon music server with this remote app. Manage playlists, control multi-room playback, and even turn your device into a music player with an in-app purchase. Optimized for the latest iOS devices and features.

**Highlights:** Squeezebox and Roon server control, Multi-room playback management, Playlist and favorites management, Customizable main menu, Today Widget and Apple Watch support, Optional playback capability via IAP

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iPeng Playback | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app for controlling Squeezebox
- 👍 Excellent functionality and interface
- 🎨 Customizable and flexible
- 💻 Works across Apple devices
- 🔊 Supports high-res audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Inconsistent behavior when switching between players
- 🖼️ Artwork issues with streaming services
- 🤖 Outdated or unintuitive UI in places
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Album playback issues
- Disconnection problems with LMS server
- Inability to log in after updates
- Syncing problems with non-Squeezebox devices

**Requested features**

- iOS 18 widget support
- Improved playlist management
- Support for Asian languages
- Built-in VPN for remote access
- Apple TV app version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mconnect Player free?

mconnect Player costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iPeng free?

iPeng costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mconnect Player or iPeng?

iPeng is rated higher. mconnect Player averages 3.5 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while iPeng averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do mconnect Player or iPeng have ads?

Neither mconnect Player nor iPeng shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mconnect Player or iPeng?

mconnect Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and iPeng every 5 weeks. Most recently, mconnect Player was updated on October 23, 2026 and iPeng on October 23, 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.*