# McIntosh AP1 Audio Player

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id411263894](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id411263894)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id411263894`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (125 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2017-06-22
- **First published:** 2010-12-29
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mcintosh-ap1-audio-player/id411263894)
- **Website:** [http://www.McIntoshLabs.com/Mobile](http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/Mobile)

## Description

McIntosh AP1 Audio Player brings the classic McIntosh listening experience to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It offers an elegant interface with signature blue meters that respond to playback based on the file type. AirPlay enables wireless streaming to AirPlay-enabled speakers, such as McAire.

Tap the McIntosh logo to access playback history and a dealer locator, helping you find a showroom to experience the legendary McIntosh system in person. Enjoy the glow of the Legend and the confidence of the blue meters as you listen.

## Review summary

Users praise the app's striking Mac-like UI and audiophile appeal, but frequent crashes, meter synchronization issues, flaky Apple Music integration, and unreliable background playback severely limit usability. Many reviews urge updates or removal. The design and perceived sound quality are the main positives, while reliability and ongoing maintenance are the main obstacles.

### Pros

- Beautiful UI with a classic Macintosh aesthetic and distinctive blue meters.
- Easy to use and provides all essential controls to enjoy music.
- Audiophile-quality sound with detail, air, and musicality.
- Good integration with your iPhone library and compatibility with McIntosh gear.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and overall instability; the app can require reinstalls and feels unmaintained.
- Meters and playback are not in sync with the music or volume, and sometimes show different tracks than what is playing.
- Apple Music streaming/integration is flaky or unreliable; cannot consistently access or map tracks.
- Background playback is unreliable; music stops when switching to other apps or when the screen times out.
- Long-term lack of updates; appears abandoned or not actively maintained.

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