Marvis Pro
A highly customisable music player for your Apple Music and local library on iPhone and iPad
by Aditya Rajveer · listed Oct 19, 2026
Quick verdict
Worth the one-time price if you spend a lot of time in your music library and want to reshape how it looks and sorts. If you just stream playlists and rarely browse, the stock Music app is probably enough.
Best for iPhone and iPad users with a large Apple Music or synced library who find the stock Music app too rigid and want control over browsing.
Facts last verified Oct 19, 2026. How we review
Marvis Pro review
Marvis Pro is an alternative music player for people who use Apple Music or keep a synced music library on their iPhone or iPad. It works with the same library as Apple's Music app but lets you rearrange almost everything: home screen sections, layouts, and smart filters that surface what you actually listen to. It suits listeners who find the stock Music app rigid and want more control over how their collection is browsed and played.
Why we picked it: It offers a level of layout and library customisation the built-in Music app does not, for a one-time price, and users rate it highly.
Watch out for: It is a player, not a streaming service. Streaming the Apple Music catalogue still needs your own Apple Music subscription, and the deep customisation takes some time to set up.
What we like
- Works with your existing Apple Music and synced library, so no re-importing
- Flexible layouts including list and several grid styles
- Smart Rules let you filter, sort and limit what shows up
- Drag and drop to queue, play or shuffle items
- One-time price with no in-app purchases listed
What could be better
- Not a streaming service, so full Apple Music playback needs your own subscription
- Customisation takes time to set up and learn
- Cannot delete library items or playlist entries because of iOS limits
- The Music app must stay installed, and some Last.fm features cost extra
Questions about Marvis Pro
How much does Marvis Pro cost?
It is a paid app at 9.99 USD with no in-app purchases listed on the store. The store description mentions an additional one-time fee for advanced Last.fm features.
Do I need an Apple Music subscription?
Only to stream the full Apple Music catalogue. Without a subscription you can still play your own synced library, and the app plays 30-second previews of catalogue songs.
Does it work on Android?
The app is built around Apple's Music library and is aimed at iPhone and iPad. Check the Android listing before buying, as the features described here are for the Apple version.
Can it replace the built-in Music app?
It reads the same library but the Music app must remain installed. It is an alternative front end, not a full replacement.
Does it support Last.fm?
Yes, scrobbling is included with the purchase. More advanced Last.fm features require an extra one-time payment.
From the developer: how Marvis Pro describes itself
Interact with your music and fall in love with your library all over again.
** Featured on MacStories, 9to5Mac, Cult of Mac, iDownloadBlog, iMore, and more. ** ** App of the Year 2022 - MacStories **
Marvis offers a beautiful presentation of your Music Library with loads of powerful features in a minimalistic yet highly customizable UI.
• For Apple Music & iTunes Library. ‣ Supports Apple Music Search, Charts, Listen Now, Radio, and more. ‣ Non-subscribers can search & browse the Apple Music catalog and play 30s preview for all available songs.
• Use Drag & Drop to add one or more items to Up Next, Play, or Shuffle. • Advanced Media Details and Artist Info. • List & Grid Layout. Multiple Grid styles to choose from, like Cover Flow. • 40+ App icon choices. • Sort and Group ‣ Sort by Recently Played/Added, Year, Rating, Play Count, and more. ‣ Group Playlists and Genres into Albums, Artists, Composers, etc.
• Smart Rules: Filter, Sort, and Limit.
• Last.fm support. ‣ The ability to scrobble is included with your purchase. ‣ Advanced features require an additional one-time fee.
IMPORTANT: • It is required to have the Music app installed on your device to use Marvis. • Due to iOS restrictions, deleting items from your library or playlists via Marvis is not allowed.
Reddit: r/MarvisApp
Text from the app store listing, quoted for reference. Our own take is above.
Reviews (0)
Be the first to review.