iPhone Now Playing
A genuine Trove iPhone playback screen with sample music; it does not depict a NAS connection.
Press and media
Trove Player: facts and media
A small, source-backed kit for writers covering local music, Mac and iPhone apps, and NAS listening. Try the app and verify the workflow yourself.
Short description
Trove Player is a native, local-first music player for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. It plays files you own, including FLAC and DSD, with gapless playback, lyrics and library tools. Trove Pro adds direct SMB and WebDAV browsing for music on a NAS or server. It is made for collectors who want their own files on their own devices, without a streaming subscription or a Trove account.
Trove is built independently by Chongqing Mengxiande Technology Co., Ltd. These materials are for Trove press coverage; they are not a review, award, user-count claim or third-party endorsement.
At a glance
- Platforms
- iPhone and iPad: iOS/iPadOS 17 or later. Mac: macOS 14 or later. Apple Watch: watchOS 10 or later, for offline songs transferred from iPhone.
- Price
- Free local playback. One-time Trove Pro unlocks six optional features, including SMB/WebDAV and Watch transfer; Pro Supporter offers the same unlock plus cosmetic choices. US App Store prices and regional availability are shown in the App Store.
- Purchase scope
- One App Store listing. Pro entitlement can cover supported devices on the same Apple Account and is enabled for Family Sharing; it does not merge their music libraries.
Reproduce the core workflow
- 1. Local files. On Mac, add a local music folder. On iPhone, import files from Files or send them over Trove's Wi-Fi transfer. Local playback is free.
- 2. NAS, if available. With Pro, add the same SMB or WebDAV server separately on Mac and iPhone, then browse and play a track over a reachable connection. Use a share and account you are authorised to access. Our iPhone NAS guide names the real fields and troubleshooting checks; it is not a claim that every NAS setup works.
- 3. Offline and other screens. Choose Download to Library for an explicit iPhone offline copy. CarPlay shows that iPhone on-device library, not the live NAS share. Apple Watch plays songs transferred to it offline with Pro; it does not browse a NAS.
The Pro purchase shares features, not audio files. Trove's Library Sync is a manual export/import file for hand-built playlists, favourites and ratings; it is not automatic music sync. See the FAQ for the distinctions.
Genuine screenshots and icon
These files come from the Trove app and its existing authorised product imagery, using sample music only. The SMB and WebDAV forms are empty simulator captures. They show the app interface, not a successful NAS test. You may download them for editorial coverage of Trove; please do not alter the UI or imply an endorsement by Apple or anyone else.
Mac albums
A genuine Trove Mac library screen with sample albums; it does not depict a NAS connection.
iPhone network entry
The actual More tab showing where to start a WebDAV or SMB setup. The padlocks show Pro gating, not a connected server.
iPhone Add SMB form
A genuine empty SMB setup form from Trove 1.6 in an iPhone simulator. No credentials were entered or connection tested.
iPhone Add WebDAV form
A genuine empty WebDAV setup form from Trove 1.6 in an iPhone simulator. Test Connection is disabled; no server was tested.
App icon
The official 1024 × 1024 Trove app icon from the app's asset catalog.
Try Trove or ask a question
Download the free app to test local playback; a Pro purchase is needed to test NAS sources. For facts, image use or an interview, contact the official address below. We do not arrange paid reviews through this page.