# MPD Pilot

> Friendly MPD Controller App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1536331909](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1536331909)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1536331909`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Noemi Rozpara
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (41 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.9.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-19
- **First published:** 2020-10-24
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mpd-pilot/id1536331909)
- **Website:** [https://mpdpilot.app](https://mpdpilot.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mpdpilot.app/privacy](https://mpdpilot.app/privacy)

## Description

MPD Pilot is a Music Player Daemon (MPD) controller designed for fast, convenient control of your music library, queue, and playback.

Key Features:

- Playback Control: Control playback, volume, and outputs with a clean, responsive interface.
- Queue Management: Build, reorder, and manage your current queue with ease.
- Remote Library Browser: Browse your music library remotely in a file tree view and manage playlists.
- Artist and Album Views: Explore your collection by artist or album, with integrated search for quick navigation.
- Song Search: Quickly find tracks in your MPD database.
- Automatic Server Discovery: Discover compatible MPD servers on your local network via Bonjour.
- Local Playback on Device: Stream audio from your MPD server directly to your iPhone or iPad via speakers, Bluetooth headphones, or AirPlay devices. Supports HTTP-based and Snapcast streams, including formats such as FLAC, MP3, OPUS, and Vorbis, with stream quality details available in the app.
- Cover Art Display: View cover art from your MPD collection or external sources.
- Localized in 12 languages.

Requirements:

- MPD Pilot requires an MPD server for library browsing, queue management, and playback control.
- To listen on your device, your MPD server must also be configured with a streaming output.

Learn more about MPD setup at https://www.musicpd.org and https://mpdpilot.app/help

Premium Features:

Unlock Premium to connect to an unlimited number of MPD servers, create multiple local playback streams, and enjoy ad-free local audio playback. All other app features remain available in the free version.

Privacy Policy: https://mpdpilot.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://mpdpilot.app/terms-of-use

Visit https://mpdpilot.app for more information.

## Rankings

- #191,470 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise MPD Pilot’s easy-to-use UI, strong local playback, and reliable MPD control, especially for turning an iPad into a dedicated controller. Recurring concerns center on monetization with a paywall and feature gaps such as queue/playlist management and other requested enhancements.

### Pros

- Easy to use with an elegant UI.
- Excellent local playback feature.
- Reliable MPD control and stable streaming.
- Great for turning an iPad into a dedicated MPD controller (single-app use).

### Cons

- Monetization changes: moved to a paid model with premium features locking existing setups.
- Missing standard MPD features (e.g., multi-track queue, playlists) and related feature gaps; many users request enhancements (consume mode, advanced search, like tracks).
- Feature requests and usability gaps indicate further improvements are needed (e.g., more visible controls, additional now-playing options).

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