BeatsBuddy 4.0.4

BeatsBuddy is a comprehensive standalone audio player available across iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and macOS platforms. It seamlessly leverages iCloud for automatic synchronization of all track metadata and audio data, allowing users to selectively download content from the cloud to their device.

The application offers a range of features including:

• Downloading and playing music from a dedicated BeatsBuddy iCloud music library
• Adding and uploading tracks to the BeatsBuddy iCloud library
• Managing CUE-files by adding or removing them from tracks
• Customizing track cover images
• Displaying detailed track information such as cover art, title, artist, album, duration, track number, genre, release year, tagging, addition date, last played date, play count, file size, and associated color
• Creating and managing playlists, including smart playlists with dynamic criteria
• Importing music directly from Files or the system Music Library
• Adding music via drag-and-drop functionality
• Viewing recent playback activity across multiple BeatsBuddy devices in designated views and within the music player interface
• Resuming playback of tracks and queues from other devices within the ecosystem
• Automatically downloading audio data for individual artists, albums, playlists, or entire collections
• Controlling automatic downloads across connected devices—such as enabling automatic downloads on an iPhone through a Mac connection
• Utilizing Shazam integration to identify tracks played in real-time and importing their metadata automatically
• Automatically downloading missing artwork via Shazam recognition
• Supporting Handoff for seamless activity transfer between Apple devices
• Multi-window support on iPadOS for enhanced multitasking capabilities
• Inclusion of Apple Music support for expanded music source options

  The user interface displays essential track details including cover art, title, album, artist name, total duration, and remaining playback time. When tracks include CUE-files, additional information such as individual track positions within the playlist, specific titles and artists, and progress indicators are visible.

  BeatsBuddy maintains continuity by restoring the last played item and queue upon restart. It supports popular audio formats MP3 and M4A.

  The app allows free use of up to 30 tracks with additional features available through potential upgrades or purchases.