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doubleTwist
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What doubleTwist is
doubleTwist is a music playback and podcast management app from doubleTwist, a maker based in Austin, Texas, United States. It is available for Android, macOS, and Windows, and supports network playback. The free plan provides basic music playback and podcast management, and the free download is a continuing plan rather than a trial. A free trial is also offered.
The app supports MP3, AAC/M4A, ALAC/M4A, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg Opus, WMA, FLAC, DTS in WAV or FLAC, and DSD. Its one-time license model applies to doubleTwist. The doubleTwist Pro plan adds Chromecast, AirPlay, and UPnP/DLNA support, plus a 10-band equalizer and SuperSound. Pro also includes gapless playback, lossless FLAC and ALAC playback, and podcast features. Basic playback and podcast management are available on the free plan, while Pro adds the listed playback and audio capabilities. The app’s combination of music playback, podcast management, network playback, and broad format support spans desktop and mobile platforms.
Who it suits
doubleTwist suits people who want music playback and podcast management on Android, macOS, or Windows. The free plan covers basic playback and podcasts, while Pro is for listeners who want the additional network, sound, and lossless playback features.
What it does well
- Free plan includes basic music playback and podcast management.
- Available on Android, macOS, and Windows.
- Supports network playback.
- Plays a broad range of audio formats, including FLAC and DSD.
- Pro adds Chromecast, AirPlay, and UPnP/DLNA support.
- One-time license model.
What to know first
- The free plan is limited to basic music playback and podcast management.
- Chromecast, AirPlay, and UPnP/DLNA support are listed under Pro.
- Gapless playback is listed under Pro.
Limits
The free plan includes basic music playback and podcast management. Chromecast, AirPlay, UPnP/DLNA, a 10-band equalizer and SuperSound, gapless playback, lossless FLAC and ALAC playback, and podcast features are listed for Pro.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Basic music playback · Podcast management · Free download, not a trial | Free |
| doubleTwist Pro | Chromecast, AirPlay and UPnP/DLNA support · 10-band equalizer and SuperSound · Gapless playback · Lossless FLAC and ALAC playback · Podcast features | On request |
| CloudPlayer basic | Android app · basic features free · premium features available for 30 days before upgrade | Free |
| doubleTwist Sync | Windows only · PC app · USB or WiFi sync | Free |
As cf.doubletwist.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the doubleTwist website.
- Choose the free plan or start the offered free trial.
- Download doubleTwist for Android, macOS, or Windows.
- Use the free plan for basic playback and podcast management.
- Choose doubleTwist Pro for its additional playback features.
Verdict
Choose doubleTwist if you want music playback and podcast management across Android, macOS, or Windows, with a free plan for basic use. Pro is the option for network device support, gapless playback, and lossless FLAC and ALAC playback. The free plan may be enough for basic playback and podcast management.
Questions
Is doubleTwist free?
Yes. Its free plan costs nothing and includes basic music playback and podcast management; it is a continuing plan, not a trial.
Is a free trial available?
Yes, a free trial is offered in addition to the continuing free plan.
Which platforms does doubleTwist support?
It is available on Android, macOS, and Windows.
What audio formats does it support?
Supported formats include MP3, AAC/M4A, ALAC/M4A, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg Opus, WMA, FLAC, DTS in WAV or FLAC, and DSD.
What does doubleTwist Pro add?
Pro adds Chromecast, AirPlay, and UPnP/DLNA support, a 10-band equalizer and SuperSound, gapless playback, lossless FLAC and ALAC playback, and podcast features.
Who makes doubleTwist?
The maker is doubleTwist, based in Austin, Texas, United States.
Facts from doubleTwist's own pages
- Casting
- CloudPlayer supports Chromecast and AirPlay for streaming music to compatible devices and speakers. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Classic Player
- Classic Player plays music, manages playlists, supports podcasts, and can stream media to AirPlay and DLNA devices. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Cloud music
- CloudPlayer streams, browses, and downloads music from Dropbox and OneDrive, including for offline listening. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- CloudPlayer audio
- CloudPlayer supports Apple Lossless and FLAC audio and advertises a 10-band equalizer. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Company
- doubleTwist Corporation was founded in Oslo, Norway by Monique Farantzos and Jon Lech Johansen and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Desktop syncing
- doubleTwist Sync syncs music, videos, and pictures between a PC and devices over USB or WiFi, and supports bidirectional iTunes playlist syncing. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Format support
- MP3,AAC/M4A,ALAC/M4A,WAV,Ogg Vorbis,Ogg Opus,WMA,FLAC,DTS in WAV/FLAC,DSD · cf.doubletwist.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · cf.doubletwist.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, United States · cf.doubletwist.com, 28 Sept 2026
- License model
- one-time · cf.doubletwist.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Mac support
- A maker help page describes a Mac version requiring OS X 10.5 or later and an Intel x86 processor. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Network playback
- Yes · cf.doubletwist.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- android,windows,macos · cf.doubletwist.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Privacy data
- The privacy policy says the company may collect registration, profile, feedback, passive, email, and mobile phone information, and subscription users' subscriber and traffic data. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product scope
- doubleTwist offers CloudPlayer for streaming and downloading music from Dropbox and OneDrive, and Classic Player for music and podcasts on Android. · cf.doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says personal data is stored on servers in secured facilities with restricted access, while noting that it cannot guarantee 100% security. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The contact page says the support team typically takes 3–4 days to respond. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Windows limit
- The maker describes doubleTwist Sync as a free app for Windows only. · doubletwist.com, 11 Oct 2026
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