What is Otoha?
A player for the music and audio you already own, with synced subtitles and AI explanations. It isn't a streaming service: you bring the audio, and Otoha helps you understand it.
Does it keep playing when I lock the screen or switch apps?
Yes. Otoha plays in the background and on the lock screen, and shows the current subtitle or lyric line there too. Audio opened inside a chat app stops when the screen locks; audio saved in Otoha doesn't.
The file my teacher sent expired in the chat app. What now?
Chat platforms expire files on their servers; files in Otoha live on your device and don't expire. Save audio the moment it arrives: share it to Otoha, pick a playlist, and it's always there. Note: this works for audio/video file messages; voice memos need converting to a file first.
Does importing copy my files and double my storage?
Imports from Files and iCloud access your files in place, with no need to duplicate a whole collection. Single files received through the share sheet are stored inside Otoha. Removing a playlist or track never deletes your external originals.
Does my audio get uploaded anywhere?
Playback, your library, and stats stay on your device; audio files don't leave it by default. When you use AI explanations, only the text being explained is sent.
Do I have to convert FLAC first? What formats play?
No converting, no iTunes. Otoha plays MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, ALAC, FLAC, and AIFF audio, plus MP4, M4V, and MOV video; subtitles support LRC and SRT.
What if there are no subtitles? How accurate is transcription?
Otoha uses embedded subtitles, LRC, and online lyrics first, and transcribes speech into timed captions when there's none. Accuracy depends on the recording, and every line can be corrected by hand. Fix it once and it stays fixed.
How does it support Suno and other AI songs? My lyrics have no timing.
Download the MP3 in the Suno phone app and share it straight to Otoha. Export lyrics as LRC/SRT with a browser extension and import them via the lyrics manager, or keep the subtitle file next to the MP3 under the same name in iCloud and it's detected automatically. No subtitle file? Transcription times the lyrics for you.
How free is free?
Download is free, and local playback has no ads and needs no account. The repeat-listening tools (rewind, loops, speed control) and AI speech-to-subtitle transcription are free too. AI explanations and follow-ups unlock with a subscription: $1 for the first month (US price), then monthly, cancel anytime. Themes and premium features are a separate optional purchase, with a 30-day free trial on the monthly plan. See the app for exact pricing.
Can I share songs and lyrics?
Yes. Send a music file to another app with the share sheet or AirDrop it to another device, but only if you have the right to distribute it. Lyric cards can be shared to Instagram, X, and other social apps.
What do I need to run it?
AI learning features require iOS 26 or later, on any model. The Mac player requires macOS 15.6 or later.