Comparison

DOK vs LyrPlay

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

Head to head
About

DOK

Control your digital radio and internet-connected audio devices with this app. It automatically configures to your device's capabilities, offering access to thousands of stations, podcasts, and local music playback.

Highlights
  • Internet radio and podcast access
  • DAB/DAB+ and FM radio control
  • UPnP and USB music player
  • iPod docking
  • Volume and preset control
  • Automatic mode detection
Features
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DOK - Digital Audio Remote Control is a remote control for digital radio and internet connected audio devices which allows navigation between the many functions. NOTE: If you have a Wi-Fi connected audio product, why not try the new UNDOK app for a better experience and compatibility with multi-room devices? The Remote Control automatically detects the modes supported on the radio and configures the App screens so there are no unnecessary modes on the app. Modes and features supported by the App (together with corresponding radio): -Access over 13000 internet radio stations and 200000 Podcast / Listen again services -Digital radio stations DAB and DAB+ (with display of station metadata) -FM radio stations -UPnP and USB file music player -iPod docking via Apple connector -Radio control including volume, presets, scanning, and other settings

About

LyrPlay

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a premium Squeezebox player. Stream your personal music collection with native FLAC support, seamless web interface integration, and high-quality audio playback. Enjoy continuous music even offline.

Highlights
  • Native FLAC and Opus support
  • Material Web Interface integration
  • CarPlay support
  • Background audio playback
  • Offline playback of queued songs
  • Automatic server discovery
Features
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Transform your iPhone and iPad into a premium Squeezebox player with LyrPlay, the ultimate iOS companion for Lyrion Media Server (LMS). Enjoy your personal music collection with native FLAC / Opus support, seamless Material web interface integration, and high-quality audio streaming. KEY FEATURES Native FLAC Support Stream lossless audio with native decoding for 16-bit and 24-bit FLAC files. Experience your music collection with crystal-clear quality that preserves every detail. Material Web Interface and CarPlay Support Integrates with the Material Skin by CDrummond, providing full LMS control through a touch-optimized interface. Access your entire music library, playlists, and server settings with intuitive navigation. Background Audio Continuous playback with proper iOS integration including lock screen controls, Control Center access, and background audio support. Your music never stops, even when switching apps. Keep Playing Offline Saves the next songs in your queue on the phone, so music keeps playing through tunnels and dead spots, and your server picks up where you are when the network returns. Server Discovery Automatic LMS server detection with backup server support and failover capabilities. Connect effortlessly to your home server with robust connection management. Performance Optimized Built specifically for iOS with efficient networking, smart buffering, and bandwidth optimization options for various connection speeds. AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT FLAC (16-bit, 24-bit) with native decoding AAC, MP3, M4A, Opus and other standard formats Configurable transcoding for bandwidth optimization Lock screen and Control Center integration Volume control through LMS and device buttons Gapless Playback Player Synchronization - restart track after sync REQUIREMENTS iOS 15.6 or later Lyrion Media Server (LMS) Material Skin plugin installed on your LMS server Network access to your LMS server (home network, VPN or HTTPS) TECHNICAL SETUP For advanced configuration options including transcoding optimization, visit the project documentation at github.com/mtxmiller/LyrPlay. Built with SwiftUI for iOS interface, Bass for native FLAC / Opus support, and WebKit for Material skin integration. LyrPlay delivers a quality Squeezebox experience on your iOS device. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a network audio player for your personal music server.

Screenshots

DOK4 screens
LyrPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LyrPlay at 4.5 against DOK's 1.0. LyrPlay also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). DOK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and monetization model 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. LyrPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DOK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LyrPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LyrPlay has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of DOK's written reviews are positive against 50% of LyrPlay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOK ships an update every 5 months, LyrPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DOK versus LyrPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOKLyrPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrontier Smart Technologies LtdEric Miller

Customer experience

DOK

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative75.9%

LyrPlay

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

DOK

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LyrPlay

One-time1
  • Icon Pack$2.99

Questions

Is DOK free?
DOK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LyrPlay free?
LyrPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DOK or LyrPlay?
LyrPlay is rated higher. DOK averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LyrPlay averages 4.5 from 21 ratings.
Do DOK or LyrPlay have ads?
Neither DOK nor LyrPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOK or LyrPlay?
DOK ships an update every 5 months, and LyrPlay monthly. Most recently, DOK was updated on November 6, 2026 and LyrPlay on November 12, 2026.

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