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Getting Started

Coda is a free music player for iOS and Android with no ads, no subscriptions, and no tracking. Import your local music library or connect to a Navidrome server for streaming and offline playback.

Installation

Android

  1. Download the APK from the Downloads page.

  2. Enable unknown sources in your device settings if you haven't already. Go to Settings → Security → Install unknown apps, and allow your file manager or browser to install apps.

  3. Install the APK by opening the downloaded file. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

  4. Grant permissions when prompted. Coda needs notification and media access to function properly.

iOS

  1. Download the IPA from the Downloads page.

  2. Sideload the IPA using AltStore or SideStore. These tools sign and install the app on your device without an Apple Developer account.

  3. Trust the developer profile on your device. Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management, find the profile used by AltStore/SideStore, and tap Trust.

  4. Launch Coda from your home screen. Grant notification and media access permissions when prompted.

First Launch

When you first open Coda, you'll see an empty library. You have two options to get started:

  • Import local music — Tap the import button in the Library tab to pick audio files from your device.
  • Connect to Navidrome — Go to Settings → Navidrome to enter your server credentials and start streaming.

Coda stores your music and settings in a Coda/ folder that's accessible from the iOS Files app (On My iPhone). You can browse downloaded tracks and settings files directly.

Quick Tour

  • Player — The main playback screen with album artwork, playback controls, progress bar, and lyrics.
  • Library — Your imported music collection. Search, sort, and filter your tracks.
  • Playlists — Create and manage playlists. Drag to reorder tracks.
  • Settings — Theme selection, audio effects, crossfade, sleep timer, and Navidrome connection.

Supported Formats

Coda supports all common audio formats including MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC, OGG, and WAV. Metadata (title, artist, album, artwork) is automatically extracted from embedded tags.