aud-io for Mac · Available now
The Shelf, at your desk.
Browse, organise and play in a native desktop workspace—with direct local transfer to and from your other devices.
A local-first music player for the Apple ecosystem
Your music.
On your devices.
Beautifully.
Bring the music you own. Keep it with you. aud-io gives your collection a private, offline home on iPhone, iPad and Mac—with Apple Music alongside it only when you choose.
- No account
- Offline playback
- No subscription
- Private by default
Made for each screen
One library. Three native ways to live with it.
The same local-first philosophy, shaped around the device in front of you.
aud-io for iPhone
Your collection, always with you.
Import, browse and listen anywhere. The most personal expression of aud-io fits in your pocket.
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aud-io for iPad
More room for your music.
A spacious library, a persistent sidebar and an immersive Shelf built for longer listening sessions.
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The signature view
Meet The Shelf.
Cover Flow reimagined for the collection you actually own. Flick through albums, let the artwork set the room tone, and press play.
Drag, swipe, scroll sideways, or use the arrow keys.
Why aud-io
Your collection comes first.
Bring it in your way.
Choose Files, use Share or AirDrop, watch a folder, open a supported ZIP, or transfer directly over local Wi-Fi.
Keep listening offline.
Your files and playback stay on your device. No aud-io account, no library server and no connection required.
Add intelligence on your terms.
Made for You starts on device. Optional Hub features use your own Gemini key and can remain completely off.
Free local player. One-time Pro unlock.
No recurring subscription. Ever.
Beyond the big three
Your music stays within reach.
Apple Watch keeps transport on your wrist. CarPlay keeps the road ahead simple.
How aud-io compares
Everyone else makes you choose.
aud-io doesn't.
aud-io
The competition
Your music + Apple Music
Side by side, never blurred — two clean libraries
Mashed into one — or no Apple Music at all
Where it runs
iPhone, iPad, a native Mac app, Watch & CarPlay
One or two devices; rarely a real Mac app
Sound
Bit-perfect hi-res, DAC matching, full EQ, true gapless
Preset EQ, no bit-perfect control
The Hub
Apple Music, AI mixes & radio, artist news & videos, aud-io lytics — and growing
No AI, or a feed you didn't ask for
Your data
Runs on your AI key · no aud-io server · nothing harvested
Your listening is the product
Access
No account · private · fully offline
Account required · always online · tracked
Price
One-time unlock — own it
A subscription, forever
The feel
iTunes-era clarity — zero ads, no noise
Storefront, feeds, upsells
Support
Here when you need us.
Need help importing music, restoring Pro, or using an optional feature? We’ll help you get back to listening.