---
schema_type: "SoftwareApplication"
entity_type: "Mobile Application"
app_name: "MaximumMPD"
developer_entity: "Richard Backhouse"
bundle_id: "org.potpie.MaximumMPD"
app_store_id: "1437096437"
category: "Music"
primary_platform: "ios"
primary_monetization: "Free"
offline_capable: false
market_region: "US"
platforms: "iOS"
app_last_updated: "2025-04-13"
report_date: "2026-08-17"
last_verified: "2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z"
report_version: "6.7"
total_reviews: 16
overall_rating: 4.1
sentiment: "Mixed"
sentiment_score: 50
confidence: "low"
confidence_score: 0.35
top_praise_theme: "The application provides a functional and free interface for managing music libraries via MPD protocols"
top_complaint_theme: "Navigation and browsing failures on new device installations prevent users from accessing their music libraries"
review_sample_size: 8
total_review_count: 8
analyzed_review_count: 8
data_age_days: 89
momentum_velocity: "zombie"
intelligence_version: 3
tags: ["music", "free", "mixed sentiment", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "advanced", "users", "self-host"]
canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/apps/maximummpd"
license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0"
content_version: "v2"
---

# MaximumMPD Intelligence Report

## TL;DR {#tldr}

- **Category**: Music · Free
- **Signal**: Rating 4.13 · Sentiment Mixed
- **Recent focus**: Navigation and browsing failures on new device installations prevent users from accessing their music libraries (top complaint) · The application provides a functional and free interface for managing music libraries via MPD protocols (top praise)

> **TL;DR:** MaximumMPD is a music app by Richard Backhouse, rated 4.13/5 by 16 users, with Mixed user sentiment (50/100), available on iOS.
>
> **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** - Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence.

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> **Key Insight:** MaximumMPD shows Mixed sentiment (4.13/5 from 16 reviews) - users praise the application provides a functional and free interface for managing music libraries via mpd protocols but report issues with navigation and browsing failures on new device installations prevent users from accessing their music libraries.
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## Quick Facts

| Fact | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Rating** | 4.13/5 (16 reviews) |
| **User Mood** | Mixed |
| **Category** | Music |
| **Developer** | Richard Backhouse |
| **Pricing** | Free |
| **Platforms** | iOS |
| **Confidence** | Low (0.35/1.0) |
| **Data Age** | 89d |

## Metadata & Market Performance
- **Publisher:** Richard Backhouse
- **Category:** Music
- **Target Audience:** Advanced users who self-host Music Player Daemon (MPD) servers and require a remote control interface for their home audio network.
- **Platforms:** iOS
- **Version Reviewed:** 6.7
- **Report Date:** 2026-08-17
- **Signal Count:** 8 reviews analyzed
- **Confidence:** Low (0.35/1.0)
- **App Store ID (iOS):** 1437096437
- **Bundle ID:** org.potpie.MaximumMPD
- **Performance Trend:** Stable
- **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-08-17

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## Executive Snapshot
**What it is:** MaximumMPD is a remote control client for MPD-based music servers, enabling library and playlist management on iOS.
**Why users hire it:** It removes the friction of manual server configuration by using Bonjour for automatic discovery on home networks.
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## App DNA (Features & Intent)
- **[Differentiator] Multi-Connection Support:** Simultaneous management of multiple MPD server instances from a single interface
- **[Differentiator] Output Selection:** Manual routing of audio output to specific hardware targets configured on the MPD server
- **[Standard] Server Discovery:** Automatic detection of MPD servers on the local network using Bonjour protocol
  * *User Intent:* Users want to quickly find relevant content or features.
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## Market Position {#market-position}

MaximumMPD occupies a niche utility space for MPD enthusiasts, maintaining a 4.1★ rating across 16 total ratings. The 491-day gap since the last update highlights a lack of competitive pressure in this specific self-hosted audio segment.
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## Monetization Strategy
- **Model:** Free
- **Tiers:** Free
- **Analysis:** MaximumMPD is distributed as a free utility with no observable in-app purchases or subscription tiers.

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## 🟡 User Sentiment (Low Confidence: 8 of 8 reviews analyzed) {#user-sentiment}
- **Overall Rating:** 4.13/5
- **Platform Split:** iOS 4.1/5 (16 ratings)
- **Overall Sentiment:** Mixed

### Top Praises
- **The application provides a functional and free interface for managing music libraries via MPD protocols**
- **Readable typography and efficient queue management gestures improve the experience for long-term power users**

### Top Complaints (Impact Areas)

- **Navigation and browsing failures on new device installations prevent users from accessing their music libraries**

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## SWOT Analysis {#swot}

**Core Strengths:**
- Bonjour-based discovery reduces setup friction
- Multi-connection support enables complex server management

**Growth Levers:**
- Automated album art retrieval to improve visual library experience


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## Recent Changes (v2 → v3) {#recent-changes}

The analytical framing of the app's development status shifted from a purely negative 'zombie' assessment to a neutral, maintenance-focused perspective that acknowledges the stability requirements of the MPD user base.

**Overall trend**: Stable
**Compared at**: 2026-08-17

### Medium-impact changes
- **[Shifted] Contrarian perspective pivot** (positioning)

### Low-impact changes
- **[Shifted] SWOT analysis consolidation** (swot)

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## What's New

- **Latest (v6.7, 1 years ago):** Resolved a critical bug preventing library browsing for new iOS device installations.
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## App Momentum (Zombie) {#momentum}

- Maintenance-only cadence for 16 months.
- Last major release April 2025.

> **Cadence:** 1 total versions · 0 majors in last 6 months · 491 days since last update

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## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what}

MaximumMPD is a music app that is completely free.
With a 4.13/5 rating from 16 reviews, it shows mixed user reception.

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> **Bottom Line:** MaximumMPD provides a functional, free remote for MPD users, but the 16-month development gap signals a maintenance-only posture that risks obsolescence as mobile OS standards evolve.
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**Best for:** Advanced users who self-host Music Player Daemon (MPD) servers and require a remote control interface for their home audio network.

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### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves)

- [ ] [MAINTAIN] Audit search logic because inconsistent results between file and metadata views drive user frustration → improve navigation reliability
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### Outlook: Mixed

The market for self-hosted audio controllers remains stable but niche, with little pressure for rapid feature expansion. For MaximumMPD, the lack of recent updates suggests the developer has moved to a maintenance-only phase, which limits the app's long-term viability against potential new entrants.

- 🔴 The 16-month development gap indicates a maintenance-only posture, which leaves the app vulnerable to breaking changes in future iOS updates.
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## Key Metrics Summary

| Metric | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| Overall Rating | 4.13/5 |
| Total Reviews | 16 |
| Sentiment | Mixed (50/100) |
| Confidence | Low |
| Pricing Model | Free |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Key Features | 3 analyzed |
| Trend | Stable |
| Outlook | Mixed |
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## Competitor Comparison

| App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **MaximumMPD** (this app) | 4.13/5 | Mixed | Richard Backhouse |
| [BandLab – Music Maker & Beats](https://marlvel.ai/apps/bandlab-music-maker-beats) | 4.8/5 | Excited | BandLab Singapore Pte Ltd |
| [Suno - AI Songs, Music, Lyrics](https://marlvel.ai/apps/suno-ai-songs-music) | 4.0/5 | Mixed | Suno, Inc. |
| [ヨルシカ](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-yorushika-sp) | 4.8/5 | N/A | Fanplus, Inc. |
| [あいみょん](https://marlvel.ai/apps/net-aimyong-sp) | 4.5/5 | N/A | Fanplus, Inc. |
| [イントリズム](https://marlvel.ai/apps/jp-rc-into-rhythm) | 3.5/5 | N/A | RedinC |

## Company Profile
- **Developer:** Richard Backhouse

## Data Sources & Links
- **App Store ID:** 1437096437
- **Sources:** App store metadata, User reviews.

## Related Intel Reports
- [*BandLab – Music Maker & Beats*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/bandlab-music-maker-beats) (BandLab Singapore Pte Ltd) · 4.8/5 Rating | Positive Sentiment
- [*Suno - AI Songs, Music, Lyrics*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/suno-ai-songs-music) (Suno, Inc.) · 4.0/5 Rating
- [*ヨルシカ*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-yorushika-sp) (Fanplus, Inc.) · 4.8/5 Rating
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- [*イントリズム*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/jp-rc-into-rhythm) (RedinC) · 3.5/5 Rating
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- [*100.1 WJRZ*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/100-1-wjrz) (Beasley Broadcast Group) · 4.8/5 Rating | Excellent Sentiment
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## Frequently Asked Questions {#faq}

### Is MaximumMPD compatible with all music servers?

No, MaximumMPD is specifically designed for Music Player Daemon (MPD) servers. It requires an MPD server running on your home network to function.

### Does MaximumMPD cost money to use?

No, MaximumMPD is a free utility with no in-app purchases or subscription tiers.

### Why is the app not finding my music library?

Users report navigation and browsing failures on new installations. Ensure your MPD server is correctly configured and discoverable via Bonjour on your local network.

## Methodology {#methodology}

This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline:

1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** - Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps.
2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** - Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks.
3. **User Sentiment Analysis** - Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction into synthesised themes (no verbatim quotes).
4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** - Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category.
5. **Intelligence Synthesis** - Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights.

- **Confidence Score:** 0.35/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality)
- **Reviews Analyzed:** 8
- **Data Sources:** user reviews, App Store metadata
- **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform
- **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence.
- **Report Age:** 89 days since last refresh

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