Pine Player

At a glance

• Editor score
  5.3 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Mac users wanting a free player with editing tools
• Free plan
  Yes
• Library tools
  Playlist organization; CUE-file support; metadata and album-art editing; batch metadata editing; music file conversion
• Founded
  2015
• Facts checked
  4 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Plays MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG, WMA, and DSD
  • Combines gapless playback, crossfade, equalization, and dynamic bass control
  • Edits metadata and album art in batches, and converts between audio formats

• Where it doesn't

  • Available for macOS, not other desktop platforms
  • Synchronized lyrics and external DAC playback are Pro features
  • Not open source

Our verdict on Pine Player

Pine Player is a desktop music player for people who keep audio files locally on a Mac. It supports common formats alongside DSD, and its playlist and CUE-file support suit listeners who want playback and library tools in one app. A free app is available, while Pine Player Pro adds some features for users who want more than the free version offers.

Playback controls cover gapless playback, crossfade settings, a 12-band graphic equalizer, and dynamic bass control. The app also supports audio upsampling, according to the product description. These options give listeners ways to shape playback without making Pine Player a streaming service. AirPlay 2 and Pine Player Remote extend its ecosystem, with the Remote listed separately from the macOS player; the product is best matched to a Mac-centered local music setup.

Library work is a notable part of the package: users can edit metadata in playlist view, batch-edit audio metadata and album art, and convert files between audio formats. Lyrics synchronized with playback are available when present, and the vendor identifies synchronized lyrics and playback through external DACs as Pro features. Pine Player is a sensible fit for Mac users who want a free local player with practical editing tools, especially if broad format support and file conversion matter. It is less suitable for someone seeking a player across operating systems or a fully open-source option; listeners needing the Pro-only capabilities should compare their needs with the paid version before choosing.

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Pine Player pricing

Pine Player fact sheet

Pine Player integrations

Pine Player lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• AirPlay 2
• Pine Player Remote

Alternatives to Pine Player

• VLC media playerA free, wide-format player for local audio and video across desktop and mobile.9.4
• AIMPA free audio player with broad format support and tools for local, network and cloud libraries.9.2
• foobar2000A free player for local music with deep tagging, DSP, and network playback tools.9.1

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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