# Platter for Mac

> A CD player on your desktop for Apple Music and Spotify.

Platter puts a CD player on your desktop: drag an album cover from the shelf onto the deck and the disc spins while it plays. It plays Apple Music without the Music app open and controls the Spotify desktop app, with a menu bar mini player and light and dark looks. A 7-day free trial, then a one-time unlock; Apple silicon only.

## Facts

- Price: Free 7-day trial, then $3.99 once (Mac App Store)
- Developer: Little Inspiration
- Category: Audio & Voice
- Website: https://littlecreative.agency/platter/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/platter-desktop-cd-player/id6805896449
- Requires: macOS 14.0 or later
- App Store version: 0.2.0
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/platter/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 6805896449
```

## Questions

### How much does Platter cost?

Platter: Free 7-day trial, then $3.99 once (Mac App Store).

### Where can I download Platter for Mac?

Download Platter from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (littlecreative.agency). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Platter from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 6805896449`.

### Which macOS version does Platter need?

The Mac App Store version of Platter requires macOS 14.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Platter?

Other audio & voice apps for Mac worth a look are Doppler (one-time purchase), MacWhisper (free + pro), Superwhisper (subscription) and VoiceInk (open source).

## Alternatives in Audio & Voice

- [Doppler](https://macworthy.com/apps/doppler/): A music player for the music you own. (One-time purchase)
- [MacWhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/macwhisper/): Accurate transcription that stays on your Mac. (Free + Pro)
- [Superwhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/superwhisper/): Dictation that writes like you do. (Subscription)
- [VoiceInk](https://macworthy.com/apps/voiceink/): Open-source, on-device voice typing. (Open source)
- [Audio Hijack](https://macworthy.com/apps/audio-hijack/): Record any audio, from any app. (One-time purchase)
- [Loopback](https://macworthy.com/apps/loopback/): Cable-free audio routing. (One-time purchase)
- [SoundSource](https://macworthy.com/apps/soundsource/): Per-app volume and effects, from the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [Fission](https://macworthy.com/apps/fission/): Lossless audio editing, fast. (One-time purchase)

Tags: music player, apple music, spotify