What is IShuffle?
iShuffle is a third-party desktop app that enhances and expands the music playlist creation and management functionality of Apple's iTunes. With iShuffle, users can create dynamic smart playlists using advanced logistical rules like ratings, last played date, play count, etc. It also provides additional options when shuffling songs, such as shuffling by album or grouping songs from the same album. Other notable features include:
- Advanced library browsing and sorting with options to view by genre, composer, grouping, etc.
- Customizable columns to view additional metadata like bitrate, rating, play count, etc.
- Ability to reorder and drag-and-drop songs, albums, and playlists in a queue or temporary playlist.
- Importing and exporting of M3U, XSPF, PLS and ASX playlist formats.
- Integration with Last.fm for enhanced metadata, artist info, recommendations, and scrobbling.
- A robust playlist widget that persists song ratings, play counts, last played, and play history back to iTunes.
With support for custom columns, queues, maintain history and ratings, exportable playlists, and smart automations, iShuffle provides the most customizable playlist options and expansions to iTunes without the need to leave the app.
Apple Configurator 2, Roon, CopyTrans Manager, iExplorer, Wondershare MobileGo, Coolmuster Mobile Transfer, gtkpod, Floola, AppTrans, FonePaw iOS Transfer, PrimoPhoto are some alternatives to IShuffle.