# SharePlay

> Media player to connect to DAAP shares on the local network.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afqa123.shareplay](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afqa123.shareplay)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.afqa123.shareplay`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ben Damer
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 14,883
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (71 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.21
- **Last updated:** 2015-11-18
- **First published:** 2011-08-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afqa123.shareplay)
- **Website:** [http://afqa123.com/shareplay/](http://afqa123.com/shareplay/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e6Px-3Dpa71ErLaKneaHupl9gGS0RVIG4xwmErGTkRY/pub](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e6Px-3Dpa71ErLaKneaHupl9gGS0RVIG4xwmErGTkRY/pub)

## Description

SharePlay is a versatile media player designed to connect to DAAP shares available on your local network. It supports popular Open Source DAAP servers like Rhythmbox, Tangerine, and Firefly, enabling smooth streaming directly from your network shares.

Key features include automatic discovery of network shares, support for password-protected libraries, the ability to download songs directly to your device, and library caching for efficient playback. Additionally, SharePlay offers playlist creation, shuffle and repeat modes, and integration with Audioscrobbler through an installed scrobbler app, making it an excellent solution for managing and enjoying your local network music collection.

## Rankings

- #484,274 — Overall

## Review summary

SharePlay is a reliable and fast DAAP client for Android that streams music smoothly and caches song catalogues for quick access. Users appreciate its stability and helpful developer support. However, it has issues with smart playlists being inconsistently handled, lacks notification and lock screen controls, and has limited support for certain formats such as OGG. Compatibility issues exist with some devices.

### Pros

- Works well as a DAAP client for Android
- Streams music reliably without random stops
- Fast and responsive interface
- Developer is helpful with issues
- Caches song catalogue for speedy access

### Cons

- Inconsistent handling of smart playlists with truncation or empty lists
- Lacks controls on notification and lock screens
- Limited support for certain music file formats like OGG
- Does not work on all devices, e.g., Nook

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