Does Orchard work offline?

Yes. iOS caches your listening history locally. When you next open Orchard with an internet connection, it bulk-scrobbles every track you played offline — nothing is lost.

Yes, Orchard is completely free to download and use. It's supported by a small, non-intrusive banner ad.

Is my Last.fm password safe with Orchard?

Orchard never sees or stores your Last.fm password. Authentication uses Last.fm's official OAuth flow, and only a secure session token is saved in the iOS Keychain. You can revoke access anytime from your Last.fm settings.

Does Orchard drain battery?

No. Orchard uses a native Swift module that reads directly from iOS — no constant polling, no background GPS, no third-party proxies. It's designed to be as light as a calculator app.

The best Last.fm app for iOS

Your Apple Music.
Properly Scrobbled.

The automatic scrobbler for iPhone that actually works. Connect your Last.fm account once — Orchard syncs every play in the background. No missed tracks, no manual work.

Free · iOS 16+

The missing link between Apple Music and Last.fm — precise, gorgeous, and effortless.

Inside the App

See it in action

Minimal, native, and built to disappear into your listening routine.

Launch Screen

Orchard now playing — shows live scrobbling with album art, track info, and scrobble counter — Now Playing

Apple Music playing Heaven Beside You by Alice in Chains — Orchard scrobbles in the background — Apple Music + Orchard

Simple Setup

Start scrobbling in 60 seconds

No complicated settings. No accounts to create on yet another service. Three taps and you're done.

Connect Last.fm

Tap "Connect" and log in through Last.fm's official OAuth page. Your password never touches Orchard.

Allow Music Access

Grant Orchard read-only access to your music library. It only reads what's currently playing — nothing else.

Play Music. Done.

Every track you play in Apple Music gets automatically scrobbled to Last.fm. Just listen — Orchard handles the rest.

Why Orchard

Built for listeners who care about their stats

Other scrobblers fail you with missed tracks, dead batteries, and sketchy auth. Orchard is built different.

Background Scrobbling

Orchard syncs your Apple Music listening history even when you're not looking at the app. Scrobble tracks in the background without lifting a finger.

Real-Time Now Playing

See exactly what's playing with beautiful album art from Last.fm, track progress, and a live scrobble counter. Your listening session, beautifully surfaced.

Battery-Gentle Design

Built on a native Swift module that reads directly from iOS. No constant background polling, no third-party proxies — as light as a calculator app.

Offline Play Catching

Listened to an album on airplane mode? iOS caches your history locally. Next time you open Orchard with a connection, it bulk-scrobbles every missed play.

Apple Music Exclusive

No bloated multi-service support. Orchard is laser-focused on Apple Music — built specifically for iPhone users who take their listening stats seriously.

Privacy-First Auth

We use Last.fm's official OAuth — your password is never stored. Data goes directly from your iPhone to Last.fm's API. No middlemen, no analytics SDKs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about scrobbling Apple Music on iPhone.

How do I scrobble Apple Music on my iPhone?

Download Orchard from the App Store, connect your Last.fm account, and allow access to your music library. Orchard is an automatic scrobbler for iPhone — every track you play in Apple Music gets synced to Last.fm without any manual input.

Does Orchard scrobble in the background?

Yes. Orchard reads your Apple Music listening history through iOS, so it catches every play even when the app isn't in the foreground. Open Orchard periodically to sync any queued scrobbles — it bulk-processes everything it missed.

Does it scrobble songs played offline?

Yes. iOS caches your listening history on-device even without a connection. The next time you open Orchard with internet access, it automatically bulk-scrobbles every track you played offline. Nothing is lost.

Is my Last.fm password safe?

Absolutely. Orchard uses Last.fm's official OAuth flow — we never see or store your password. Only a secure session token is saved in the iOS Keychain (hardware-encrypted). You can revoke Orchard's access anytime from your Last.fm settings.

Does Orchard drain my battery?

No. Orchard is built on a native Swift module that reads directly from iOS — no constant background polling, no GPS, no third-party proxies. It's as battery-gentle as a calculator app.

Is Orchard free?

Yes, 100% free. Orchard is supported by a small, non-intrusive banner ad. All features are available to every user — no premium tier, no paywalls.

What is the best Last.fm scrobbler for Apple Music?

Orchard is purpose-built as an Apple Music scrobbler for iOS. Unlike generic scrobblers, it uses a native Swift module to read playback data directly from iOS — resulting in better accuracy, lower battery usage, and reliable offline scrobble recovery. It's the best Last.fm app for iOS if you're an Apple Music user.

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Requires iPhone · iOS 16 or later · No subscription

Your Apple Music. Properly Scrobbled.