iPeng Classic App Reviews

Using with Ipod touch and squeezebox classic, squeezebox server 7.5.5 Windows 7. Seamless interface, found squeezebox immediately and worked perfectly from time of first installation. Does not need to be in line of sight and responds much faster than the squeezebox remote. Very easy to select music as one can scroll through all tracks ect. My computer is in another building so this is really an amazing tool. Instant response. Worth every cent. Wish I had found it months ago.

If you own a Squeezebox, this app is a must-have and the best $9.99 you can spend. It makes controlling your SqueezeBox very easy, and can even handle synchronizing multiple players (I have two - works great.) There is a lot of functionality built into this application and I still run into little things that I hadnt seen before. You can do pretty much everything you can do with the web interface, but I find iPeng easier and the presentation is better. Browse music, create playlists, control player settings, see whats playing with the cover art, etc... Its pretty much all there. Im now using v1.3.5 with SqueezeBox Server 7.6 and the app is very responsive - almost instantaneous. I upgraded both products at roughly the same time, so I dont know what did the trick, but iPeng didnt used to be this responsive before, sometimes taking several seconds before the data would be displayed on screen. Now the delay, if any, is under a second. This makes it even more enjoyable to use. Im considering buying a tablet and may decide to go with an iPad just because theres a version for it. Its that good.

Just what youd want in a Squeeze app.

Theres no doubt this is the best iOS app for controlling your Squeezebox. However, the usability is a complete disaster. With a complete UI redesign is would definitely merit 5 stars.

There is little I would change about this app. Nicely done!

Works as it should. What more is there to say

Ive been using slimserver for years to stream my music to Winamp wherever I am in the world. Now I can do this on my phone. Just awesome!

This is still the best remote for Squeezebox products for iPhone and iPod. 5 stars.

Others have echoed the same sentiment. If you have one or more Squeezebox players, iPeng is reason enough to buy/own an iPod touch. UPDATED for version 1.5 Welcome improvements, but still next to useless in landscape mode - please update the landscape UI to make the Now Playing as feature-rich as portrait. Theres no reason to have such an ugly landscape mode. UPDATED for version 1.3.3 Not usable as a player on iPod Touch 1st and second generation - very buggy with a lot of drop-outs. As a controller it works, but its also extremely slow, especially when waking from sleep. It can take up to a minute to update the current track details. Dismissing the TIPS/HELP doesnt seem to work in iPod touch as the program constantly keeps popping up instructions. On the iPhone 4 the program works much better and is highly recommended. However, performance is still an issue with occasional drop-outs when playing - it is not as bullet-proof as a real Squeezebox. The program will often become silent if pausing a track and using another app - come back to iPeng and you no audio will output when playing tracks. A concern for all devices is excessive battery usage. This program is a very big battery hog, even when not actively in use. On devices with multitasking, just leaving iPeng running and not playing any music will cause the device to drain to zero battery in the course of an afternoon. This happens on the iPhone 4 as well as various iPod touches Ive tested. UPDATED for version 1.3 The update seems to start up very slowly, sitting on a black/blank screen after the title screen for quite some time. It kind of stings to have paid for Squeezecast (another app) twice - with Playback supported here Squeezecast can be tossed. The landscape view still needs work as currently there are no transport controls in that view, making it impossible to switch tracks. Id also love to be able to see more details about the music being played as well as be able to instantly bring up additional tracks by the same performer with no more than a couple of clicks. Please consider moving the button for the in-app purchase onto the visible screen - currently it is hidden out of view and it doesnt look like the page can be scrolled. Put it right near the top of the playback info and put the FAQ items down below. That will get you less frustrating in-app sales. Also, you must quit iPeng and restart (force quit from the multitasking bar) in order for in-app playback to work! Previous Review: Its quicker and more convenient than a Web UI to control your player, plus its infinitely better than Logitechs own Controller. IMO, Logitech has really missed the boat by not supplying their own controller application, but their loss is iPengs gain. There are still some small issues and tweaks that need to be addressed, but the vast majority of customers will never notice the items Im referring to, so I wont even mention them here. Heres my best praise for this app: Apple should take note and rework their iPod app to be more like iPeng in some respects.

Works awesome on my iTouch to a Bluetooth speaker on my deck. Love it.

For being so handy

Perfect app

One of the most used apps on both my iPad and iPhone.

Please bring back the old skin / layout. At least as an option for some of us.

This app is the reason I bought my touch. Fantastic

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Latest update does not seem to support iPhone 5 screen!! Please fix this (hence 1-star). Otherwise, amazing app. Using it all the time (hence it should be back to 5-stars after the fix).

Loved Squeezebox before iPeng, but now it is even better. iPeng completes the Squeezebox by adding numerous benefits.

Best app on my idevices.

Love this app! I can control any/all of my Squeezebox devices from my iPhone or iPad.