Golden Ear

3.4
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesAll in one lossless music player: FLAC+APE+WAV+WavPack+AIFF+ALAC

55%Marketing ≈ reality60%Stability25%Live project

Actually does

  • File sharing
  • Music streaming
  • File manager15% of reviews
  • Music player95% of reviews
  • Управление плейлистами40% of reviews
  • Cloud sync10% of reviews
  • Dark mode5% of reviews
  • Распознавание встроенных обложек и метаданных5% of reviews
  • Поддержка hi-res аудио (до 24bit/192kHz)30% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Поддержка CUE-файлов (разделение треков)
  • Поддержка LRC-файлов с текстами
  • Timer / alarm
  • Поддержка AirPlay
  • Распаковка ZIP/RAR архивов

Common complaints

  • Removed 'Play After Selected' feature - can no longer add songs to queue10% of mentions

    «Removed this feature from the app, and now songs can only be added to the end of the playlist»

  • CUE files don't split tracks, plays as one long track8% of mentions

    «Doesn't read tracks from ape and cue files, just plays as one long track»

  • App does not launch after update 4.0.15% of mentions

    «Does not launch after update 4.0.1»

  • Playlist doesn't switch to the selected one, often plays only default15% of mentions

    «The player 'wants' to play only its default. Having to add and remove from it every time is not the way»

  • After version 4.0.1 update, incorrect tag display in MP3 files5% of mentions

    «After updating to 4.0.1, tags in mp3 files display incorrectly»

What people praise

  • Excellent support for lossless formats (FLAC, APE, ALAC, etc.)

    «Best player! Plays flac and others... The price is worth every penny»

  • Sound quality when playing hi-res audio

    «Supports 24/96... I finally heard the difference in sound compared to mp3»

  • Correct track separation by CUE files

    «Reads .cue files. Automatically creates a view by albums and artists»

  • Fast and stable performance

    «Fast and stable performance»

  • Simple, lightweight and intuitive interface

    «Light, simple and user-friendly interface»

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