Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an Apple Music subscription?
Yes. Arlet plays music through Apple’s MusicKit, so full-length playback needs an active Apple Music subscription on the Apple ID you sign in with.
Is Arlet made by Apple?
No. Arlet is an independent, unofficial app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. Apple Music and MusicKit are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Which Windows versions does Arlet support?
Windows 10 version 22H2 (build 19045) or newer, and Windows 11, on x64 and Arm64 PCs. There are no macOS or Linux versions.
Which installer do I need?
Most PCs need Windows x64. Use Windows arm64 on Snapdragon and other Arm-based PCs.
Does Arlet work with media keys?
Yes. Play, pause, next, and previous work from your keyboard’s media keys, and the Windows media overlay shows the current song, artwork, and progress.
Can I use Arlet offline?
Partly. Arlet caches your library, so when it cannot reach Apple Music it still shows your cached library, read-only, with a banner. Playback and search need a connection.
How do updates work?
Arlet checks for updates when it starts, downloads a new version in the background, and asks you to restart when it is ready. Installers are signed, and Arlet verifies every update before installing it.
Arlet says its Apple Music access token has expired. What do I do?
Install the latest Arlet update. Each Arlet release carries an Apple Music developer token that lasts about six months, so older versions stop working after that.
How do I reset Arlet?
Settings > Reset restores default settings and restarts Arlet without signing you out. To sign out as well, use Settings > Account > Sign out.
What is Arlet’s Privacy Policy?
Read the Arlet Privacy Policy for what Arlet sends to Apple and GitHub, and what stays on your PC.
Arlet is open source, what license does it use?
Arlet is published under the GNU General Public License version 3. Read the repository license for its complete terms.