Overview

Semiquaver plays audio directly from Apple Files. Most iOS players copy imported music into private app storage. That makes the library harder to inspect and awkward to sync.

With Semiquaver, the folder remains visible in Files. Nextcloud, Syncthing, or any file provider that writes there can update the same library. The app reads those files rather than creating another hidden copy.

Semiquaver library screenSemiquaver album viewSemiquaver player screenSemiquaver playlist screen

Why this exists

I already had the music files. Paying Spotify to access a different catalogue made little sense for that use, VLC was glitchy on my iPhone, and many free players packed their screens with ads.

I wanted a library, a queue, and a player. Nothing else.

What it does

  • Library filters by artist and album.
  • Playlists stored around the local library.
  • Shuffle and queue controls.
  • Full-screen playback without ads or an account.

Current state

Semiquaver is in maintenance. The player works, and I do not have an ambitious roadmap for it. Future changes will be bug fixes and small improvements to playback reliability.