Reviews for BlackHole Music Player
Login to ReviewTaylor Johnson
May 16, 2026A simple, powerful music player for Mac that just works
As someone with a large local music library, BlackHole has been a fantastic find. The interface is beautifully clean and stays out of the way, while the gapless playback works flawlessly. I also really appreciate the built-in scrobbling and the ability to route audio, which are features I use daily.
Phoenix Harris
May 12, 2026Sleek but Buggy - Frustrating Experience
The minimalist interface is attractive, but BlackHole Music Player constantly crashes when handling my moderately sized music library of 5,000 tracks. Gapless playback stutters noticeably between tracks, and the audio routing feature failed to recognize my external DAC half the time. For an open-source project, the lack of stability makes it unusable for daily listening.
Skyler Chen
May 10, 2026A Mixed Bag with Great Potential
The minimalist interface is fantastic and makes navigating my large library a breeze. However, I've experienced occasional crashes when switching audio outputs, and the lack of a built-in equalizer is a significant drawback for an otherwise solid music player. The gapless playback works flawlessly, which is a major plus.
Michael White
May 04, 2026Clean but Lacking Some Polish
I really appreciate BlackHole's minimalist, distraction-free design and the fact it's open-source. Gapless playback works perfectly, and the audio routing is a fantastic feature for my workflow. However, I've encountered a few bugs with large playlists, and the music library scanning can be slower than I'd like, which holds it back from being my daily driver.
Marcus Lee
May 03, 2026A clean player with promise, but too many bugs for me
BlackHole's minimalist design is a joy, and I love the gapless playback and audio routing options. However, it's frustratingly buggy; it frequently crashes when I try to edit metadata or reorganize playlists, and the last.fm scrobbling is unreliable. For a free, open-source app I want to love it, but it's not stable enough for daily use yet.
Skyler Anderson
May 02, 2026Too simplistic and buggy for daily use
While I appreciate the minimalist design, BlackHole feels unfinished and unreliable. Gapless playback frequently stutters with my FLAC files, and the library management is too basic—I can't even create smart playlists. The audio routing feature is clever but crashed three times in one afternoon, forcing me to restart the app.
Dakota White
May 02, 2026A good foundation with growing pains
BlackHole nails the minimalist, clean interface and the open-source aspect is great. Gapless playback and last.fm scrobbling work perfectly, and I appreciate being able to easily route audio to different devices. However, I've found the library management a bit clunky for my large collection, and it has crashed a few times when importing new folders.
Michael White
Apr 28, 2026Perfectly Simple and Powerful Music Player
As someone with a huge, disorganized local music library, BlackHole has been a lifesaver. The interface is incredibly clean and snappy, making it easy to find and play anything instantly. I particularly love the built-in scrobbling to last.fm and the flawless gapless playback for my live albums. For a free, open-source app, it's packed with exactly the features a serious music listener needs.
Morgan Walker
Apr 27, 2026Finally, a Music Player That Gets Out of the Way
BlackHole has become my daily driver for music on my Mac. The interface is genuinely clean and intuitive, making my massive library feel organized, not overwhelming. I love that gapless playback and last.fm scrobbling just work perfectly in the background without any fuss.
Anna Taylor
Apr 27, 2026Looks Promising, Falls Short in Reality
The clean interface is nice, but it's been incredibly buggy for me. Importing my library was a chore, and the audio routing feature crashed the app multiple times. For an open-source project, the lack of any real documentation or support makes these issues too frustrating to overlook.
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BlackHole Music Player
BlackHole Music Player is an open-source, minimalist music player for macOS. It has a clean and intuitive interface allowing users …
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