James A. Reeves

Spite

A dignified music player.

Download Mac + iOS

Free for 30 days, then buy it for $15 for Mac + iOS. Or $10 for just Mac. No subscriptions. No freemium bullshit.

Updated March 2026

Pricing

The macOS + iOS bundle is $15 via the App Store.

Refunds

Because Spite includes a 30-day free trial, most issues should be resolved before purchase. For refund requests or technical support, contact james@jamesreeves.co.

Privacy

Spite is a local music player. Your music files stay on your device.

Data Collection

Spite does not collect, store, or transmit your personal data to our servers.

Third-Party Services

Last.fm Integration (Optional)
If you enable Last.fm scrobbling:

Your listening history (song title, artist, album, timestamp) is sent to Last.fm
Last.fm stores this data according to their privacy policy.
You can disconnect Last.fm at any time in Settings
Disconnecting stops all data transmission to Last.fm

iCloud / Dropbox Sync (Optional).
If you enable cloud sync:

Your playlists and library metadata sync via your chosen provider
Music files and playlists are stored in your personal cloud storage
Spite does not have access to your cloud data
iCloud: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/privacy

Legal

By purchasing and using Spite ("the Software"), you agree to these terms.

License Grant

Your purchase grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Spite on devices you own or control. This is a one-time purchase for lifetime use of the Software.

Updates

Software updates and bug fixes are provided free of charge.

No Warranty

The Software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. While we strive to ensure Spite works reliably, we cannot guarantee it will be error-free or meet all your requirements.

Limitation of Liability

Midnight Radio LLC and James Reeves shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the Software, including but not limited to loss of data or business interruption.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms occasionally. Continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Ohio.

Philosophy

No subscriptions, user accounts, creepy data harvesting, or upsells. Ever.
No recommendations or algorithms. Taste is your problem.
All proceeds are used to buy more mp3s from artists on Boomkat and Bandcamp because that's the circle of life.

Features

Apple only. MacOS + iOS 26+
Requires iCloud or Dropbox for telephone sync.
Supports all the good extensions: mp3, flac, wav, aiff, aac, m4a, and opus.
A streamlined interface that keeps artwork big and playlists central.
Add custom artwork for your playlists and dig the harmonious accent colors.
Everything you like is fantastic, so there's no need for hearts or stars—just a delete button to ruthlessly clear out the cruft.
XML is the way. Playlists live in a folder you can see.
Works with CarPlay.
Looks nice on an iPad.
Last.FM integration like it's 2006. Wire it up under 'Settings' and set your scrobbles for the heart of the sun.
Deepen your relationships (or destroy them) by sharing your music library. Everything the other person adds or deletes will affect you and vice versa. It's a good conversation starter.
Spite has been tested for up to 20,000 songs. It should perform admirably with more than that, but really, if your library has over 20,000 songs that’s too many songs. That’s like three months of music not including sleep. But there's a 30-day trial period for you to decide if Spite is good for digital hoarding.
Built by a tremendous music nerd who wants to organize albums by record label, quickly shuffle new acquisitions, and easily access a metadata editor. You're welcome.
After a 30-day trial, Spite costs $15—then it's unlocked on your desktop, iPhone, and iPad, free forever and ever with ongoing updates from a compulsive tinkerer.

v6.6 • June 2026

New library organization possibilities—find them under Settings.
Learn to practice equanimity in the face of a chaotic universe—Spite now selects ten random songs from your library for a special zen mixtape. Changes at midnight because nothing is permanent.
In a hurry? Drag new songs directly into the Spite app.
Handsome seasonal artwork: John Frederick Kensett's Sunset on the Sea (1812)
Barely perceptible design tweaks that will nonetheless be *felt*
Bug extermination and performance enhancements
Better loop and shuffle logic.
Gapless playback (or pretty close).
Make new mixtapes on your telephone.
Shuffle your most recent acquisitions. Adjust the threshold in Settings.

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