Tired of janky MPD clients? Same.
swmpc is a fast, elegant MPD client built exclusively for macOS & iOS. A clean, native interface that feels right at home on your Apple devices.
- Fast library browsing: Search artists, albums, and tracks instantly.
- Sane queue management: Add, remove, reorder. Drag and drop. No friction.
- Full playlist support: Create, edit, delete, and populate playlists without fighting the UI.
- Favorites: Quick access to tracks you actually listen to.
- AI-powered smart fill: Generate playlists or queue tracks by genre or mood.
- Menu bar controls: Skip, pause, adjust—without switching windows.
- Widget support: Control playback from your home or lock screen.
- Open source: Inspect it, fork it, contribute. It's your app too.
- Universal purchase: One price. Get it for both Mac and iPhone. Done.
The latest version of swmpc is available on the App Store. I've decided to make swmpc a paid app to help offset the many hours spent developing it, as well as expenses like the annual $100 Apple Developer License fee. Of course, you're also welcome to compile swmpc yourself from source.
swmpc is an universal app, meaning you only need to purchase it once to get it on both macOS and iOS.
- macOS 26.0 or later
- iOS 26.0 or later
- MPD 0.22 or later