eSound Music & Playlists Lost After App Removal on iPhone ?

If you’ve been using the eSound – MP3 Music Player on your iPhone 16,14, 15, iPad running iOS 18 and recently lost access to all your saved music and playlists, you’re not alone. With the app unexpectedly removed from the App Store, many users are facing sudden and permanent data loss — often without warning.

Below, we’ll explain what happened, why it likely occurred, and how you might still be able to recover your playlists or music library.

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What Happened?

Thousands of iPhone 16 and iOS 18 users relied on the eSound music app to store, organize, and enjoy their personal music collections. However, after the app was taken down from the App Store, many tried to uninstall and reinstall it — only to find they could no longer download it at all.

In some cases:

• The app was deleted from the device and cannot be reinstalled.
• Data was lost during a device upgrade or reset.
• Login via eSound.com or PC failed, even with Apple ID credentials.
• 600–700+ songs and custom playlists disappeared without any backup.

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Why It Happened?

According to a statement from the eSound development team, the app was removed by Apple — likely due to policy violations or technical compliance issues. As of now:

• No official date for its return has been provided.
• Apple’s system currently prevents reinstallation of removed apps.
• Cloud backups may not be functioning reliably for some accounts.

Since eSound did not support full cloud syncing in the way Spotify or Apple Music does, uninstalling the app often leads to irreversible data loss.

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How to Fix or Recover Your Music on eSound/ iPhone

1. Try Logging In via Web or Desktop

Some users had success accessing their music through:
https://esound.app
Log in with your eSound account (not Apple ID), and check if your playlists appear.

Note: This only works for some users — especially those who created a standalone eSound account.

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2. Avoid Deleting the App if Still Installed

If you still have eSound on your device:

• Do not uninstall it.
• Back up your phone immediately.
• Try exporting or screenshotting your playlists.

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3. Contact eSound Support

The developers have confirmed they’re trying to resolve the issue with Apple. You can reach out to them directly through:

• https://esound.app
• In-app feedback (if still accessible)

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4. Switch to an Alternative App

For those who have lost access completely, Spotify and YouTube Music are the most recommended alternatives. Some users have:

• Taken screenshots of their old playlists.
• Used manual search or smart recommendations in Spotify to rebuild their collections.

Though it takes time, Spotify’s music recognition algorithm can help you recover most of your listening preferences over time.