# Airfoil Satellite — Stream audio to your device

> Stream audio from Mac to iOS devices over Wi-Fi. (iPhone/iPad app by Rogue Amoeba Software, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfoil-satellite/id1015554329 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rogue Amoeba Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299127075)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 167 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.1 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfoil-satellite/id1015554329/reviews.md

## What is Airfoil Satellite?

Airfoil Satellite turns your device into an audio receiver. Send any audio from your Mac with Airfoil and Airfoil Satellite!
 
Send audio from any app, like Music or Spotify, as well as web-based sources like Pandora and more. Hear your audio anywhere around the house!

Just connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to your local Wifi network and launch Airfoil Satellite, then open up Airfoil on your Mac and start transmitting to the device!

Get Airfoil right from our site:
https://rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/

Airfoil Satellite: Another fine Rogue Amoeba product

## Key features

- Audio receiver for iOS devices
- Stream from any Mac app
- Supports web-based audio sources
- Wireless audio streaming
- Connects via Wi-Fi

## What do users think of Airfoil Satellite?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 Seamless multi-speaker audio synchronization
- 🏠 Whole-house audio distribution without expensive systems like Sonos
- 📱 Easy remote control from iPhone/iPad
- 🚀 Quick setup and connection process
- 🔌 Works with diverse speaker types (AirPlay, Bluetooth, Chromecast, etc.)
- 💪 Reliable long-term stability for years of use
- 🎚️ Intuitive volume control interface
- 👨‍💼 Excellent responsive customer support
- 🎬 Great for parties and whole-home entertainment
- ♻️ Enables reuse of older iOS devices as speakers

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Significant audio latency (2-3 seconds delay)
- 🔌 Connection drops and disconnections
- 🎵 Audio sync issues between speakers
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery drain on iOS devices
- 📉 Inconsistent audio quality and distortion
- 🎚️ Limited control options from mobile app
- ❌ No Windows support (despite misleading descriptions)
- 📱 Background mode connectivity issues
- 🎬 Poor performance for video synchronization

**Commonly reported bugs**

- 2-3 second audio delay between source and output
- Audio dropouts and connection failures
- Speakers frequently go out of sync
- App crashes randomly on various iOS devices
- Audio distortion and pitch wavering
- White noise overlay during trial period
- Satellite app disconnects from server
- Volume control unresponsiveness with multiple speakers
- App fails to detect Airfoil server intermittently
- High CPU usage causing device overheating
- Clicking noises and audio artifacts
- Incompatibility with older macOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Apple Watch app for remote control
- iOS Shortcuts integration for automation
- EQ/preset adjustment from satellite app
- Audiobus support
- Full-screen album art display
- Home Screen widgets
- Lower latency for video playback
- Individual speaker on/off controls
- Better speaker selection memory
- Improved background mode connectivity
- Audio sync calibration across different protocols

## Recent user reviews (10 of 167)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfoil-satellite/id1015554329/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastisch!

*2026-01-18, version 2.2.0*

Deze app werkt fantastisch!!! Gemakkelijk te gebruiken en te verbinden. De betaalde versie is het 100% waard.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2025-09-30, version 2.2.0*

I love how I can connect my music to this app!

### 5/5 — Finally my B&W speakers works

*2025-08-12, version 2.2.0*

It’s only taken 11 years for me to get my Airplay 1 B&W A5 and A7 to work without dropouts and now with Apple Homepods, iPhone, iPad, Macbook and Apple TV in mixed whole house Airplay 2 and 2 with no dropouts. And …. it all now works! The sense of satisfaction after years and years of frustration makes this my favourite app!

### 5/5 — Works Immediately

*2025-07-14, version 2.2.0*

As an airfoil user, I thought to myself “I wish I could control my session with my phone.” In 10 seconds I was doing it. Fastest any app has ever met my need. 

In a world where everything requires several logins and ends up not working anyway, I was amazed at the seamlessness. I would give 50 stars if I could.

### 3/5 — Hello…

*2025-06-01, version 2.2.0*

Hi,

I stay very frustrating with this. Because I can’t put one song in different speakers with this app in mac and in my iPhone.

Help me please and update.😔

### 4/5 — Meh

*2025-05-24, version 2.2.0*

You can’t stream audio from your pc to your iPhone but you can stream anything from your iPhone to your PC with airplay. Audio quality is good (I’m not an audiophile, I don’t know if the app changes the sound at all). The first thing is a dealbreaker for me but in its current state the app is good enough.

### 1/5 — Absolutely not!

*2025-04-16*

The app was not working correctly!

### 5/5 — Works great

*2025-02-23, version 2.2.0*

I’m impressed how well this works with my Apple devices.
Thank you amoeba once again. My only biggest miss is the Radioshift app. It was amazing back in 00’s. Wish you could fill the hole in my heart with this.

### 5/5 — Excellent! Worth 10x its price.

*2024-07-19, version 2.2.0*

This is an EASY 5-Stars. 
I’ve been using Airfoil Satellite on iPhone in conjunction with Airfoil on the Mac for around 5-10 years. 
I absolutely love Airfoil / Satellite 

I will add: it is central to my own, “roll your own” DIY super low cost BUT best quality whole house sound system. 
There is simply no better solution for setting up your own highly controllable DIY multi-speaker setup. (like Sonos) 
My setup is to play audio (Sound Cloud or Spotify) out from MacBook Pro via WiFi out to WiFi speakers throughout my house and property. 
Having a rock solid mesh WiFi system is key. A must. 
Play out is controlled by Airfoil on a MacBook Pro. I remotely use the Satellite iOS app to control volume, playback on the fly as needed. 
To receive the audio signal being sent out I use Speakers with WiFi capability like the Google Nest Audio speaker. 
Or even much better: use an Apple AirPort Express with audio jack to connect to studio grade monitors. Like amplified Mackie it Dyn Audio.
Put the $$$ in best quality amp & speakers. Not the software & connectivity . Let Airfoil / Satelite and Apple do the rest. 

note: I don’t use Bluetooth speaker in the mix. Although tempting to put good/cheap BT speakers all over my property, they get out of sync, loose connection too often. 

Kudos to the awesome people at Rouge Amoeba. Over many years, any time I reach out there are super responsive, knowledgeable and well versed in the tech they support. A++

### 1/5 — Why drop Windows support?!

*2024-02-12, version 2.2.0*

Was it that difficult to maintain? You know Windows can run software from 90s…

## Frequently asked questions about Airfoil Satellite

### What does Airfoil Satellite do?

Airfoil Satellite turns your iOS device into an audio receiver. It allows you to stream audio from any application or web-based source on your Mac to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch over your local Wi-Fi network.

### How do I use Airfoil Satellite?

First, connect your iOS device to your local Wi-Fi network and launch Airfoil Satellite. Then, open Airfoil on your Mac and select your iOS device as the output to begin transmitting audio.

### Is Airfoil Satellite free to use?

Yes, Airfoil Satellite is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with its use.

### What devices is Airfoil Satellite compatible with?

Airfoil Satellite is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It requires a Mac computer running Airfoil to transmit audio.

### Can I stream audio from any app on my Mac?

Yes, you can stream audio from any app on your Mac, including music players like Music, streaming services like Spotify, and web-based sources such as Pandora.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2023-02-02

+ Several changes have been made to keep Airfoil Satellite modern on the latest devices.
+ Airfoil Satellite now better handles Siri being invoked while its receiving and playing audio.
+ Changes have been made to reduce battery usage.
+ Minor updates have been made to Airfoil Satellite’s documentation.

### 2.1.0 — 2021-11-17

* Volume adjustments once again happen instantly. Long live live volume control!

* Remote control buttons have been enlarged, for enhanced usability.

* Groups no longer incorrectly show a volume slider control.

* Minor display bugs have been corrected, including issues with volume slider knobs, as well as a problem in light mode.

* Assorted updates have been made due to the retirement of Airfoil for Windows.

### 2.0.0 — 2019-11-22

What's New in Airfoil Satellite 2.0:
* Airfoil Satellite now has full support for all current iOS device screen sizes.

* Airfoil Satellite's design has been updated and modernized, with an easy to navigate tab-based design, as well as many other small adjustments and improvements.

* The new “Prevent Device Sleep” option keeps Airfoil Satellite showing audio metadata, or ready to receive audio, perfect for use while your device is docked.

* The new “Show Meters” option makes it easy to hide the audio meters shown on Airfoil Satellite's “Now Playing” screen.

* The “Now Playing” screen now features a volume slider, for quickly adjusting the local playback volume.

* Several improvements to Airfoil Satellite's network connectivity have been made.

* Many other enhancements have been made. Airfoil Satellite 2.0 is a major update, and it's still free to use alongside Airfoil!

* Airfoil Satellite now requires iOS 9.0 or higher.

### 1.1.2 — 2018-04-02

* A crash which could occur due to Airfoil Satellite's meters has been fixed.
* Small updates have been made to the documentation

### 1.1.1 — 2016-03-02

* Critical bug fix: Airfoil Satellite will no longer incorrectly pause other music at launch.

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All apps by Rogue Amoeba Software, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/299127075

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