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Neirose vs Grain

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Neirose compared with Grain
Detail NeiroseGrain logo Grain
What it doesCompact music player for Windows 11 with gapless FLAC playback and synchronized lyrics Endless ambient focus music generated live that never loops
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 30 minutes daily play, 25-minute timer, all six themes. Grain Unlock: $19 once (plus tax where applicable) for unlimited play, longer timers (45, 60, 90 minutes), sleep timer, lock-screen playback, offline install, and all future themes.
Key features
  • Gapless playback for consecutive tracks in the same format
  • Synchronized lyrics from .lrc files and embedded lyrics
  • Taskbar controls and mini-player
  • Multiple library views: playlists, artists, albums, folders in grid or list layouts
  • Drag-and-drop queue reordering
  • WASAPI Exclusive output as add-on
  • Discord activity integration as add-on
  • Queue persistence across restarts
  • Live-generated music that never loops
  • Mood changes throughout the day
  • Free 25-minute focus timer
  • Background playback on iPhone lock screen
  • Longer focus timers up to 90 minutes with unlock
  • Sleep timer
  • Offline install capability
  • Works on any modern web browser
  • No account or tracking required
What makes it different
  • Local-first design keeps your music library on your PC
  • Compact interface that doesn't take over your screen
  • Music continues playing after closing the window
  • Precise seek bar with format information read from the file
  • Add-ons unlock optional features without affecting core functionality
  • Never loops because music is generated live, not played from a recording
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Mood adapts to the time of day automatically
  • No tracking or account needed to use
  • Future themes included with unlock purchase
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Referring domains (Majestic)230

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