# Navidrome Player vs Darktone

The clearest difference is rating: Darktone at 4.0 against Navidrome Player's 3.0. Darktone also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Navidrome Player's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Navidrome Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Darktone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Darktone holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Navidrome Player ships an update every 6 days, Darktone every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Navidrome Player | Darktone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navidrome-player-subsonify/id6483939229/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darktone/id6763900312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **26.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DoubleFau UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513160377) | [Sebastian Grunewald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812402086) |

## What reviewers say

### Navidrome Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navidrome-player-subsonify/id6483939229)

Access your self-hosted music library offline on iOS devices, including Apple Watch and CarPlay. Enjoy instant browsing, downloads, and Siri integration. A free tier offers limited daily playback, with a Pro version removing the cap.

**Highlights:** Offline library access, Background syncing, Download albums and playlists, CarPlay integration, Standalone Apple Watch playback, Siri voice commands, Adjustable crossfade and quality settings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### Darktone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darktone/id6763900312)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Navidrome Player free?

Navidrome Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Darktone free?

Darktone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Navidrome Player or Darktone?

Darktone is rated higher. Navidrome Player averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Darktone averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Navidrome Player or Darktone have ads?

Neither Navidrome Player nor Darktone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Navidrome Player or Darktone?

Navidrome Player ships an update every 6 days, and Darktone every 5 days. Most recently, Navidrome Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and Darktone on October 24, 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.*