# Macrowave - Private P2P Radio — The Aux Cord for the Internet > Private peer-to-peer radio station for live audio sharing from any app or microphone. (iPhone/iPad app by Lucas Fischer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrowave-private-p2p-radio/id6746954963 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lucas Fischer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586446076) - Category: Entertainment, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 41 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-08-07 - Data updated: 2026-07-18 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrowave-private-p2p-radio/id6746954963/reviews.md ## What is Macrowave? Macrowave turns your iPhone into a private radio station. Perfect for live podcasts, sharing music discoveries, collaborative work sessions, or creating your own shared audio experience. If you can hear it on your iPhone, you can share it with Macrowave. GET STARTED 1. Click the 'On Air' button to go live 2. Stream audio from any app, or use your microphone to speak to your audience 3. Share the link to your radio station with your listeners. They don't require the app to tune in BROADCASTER Create your own radio station in seconds. Stream your entire system audio or use the microphone to speak to your listeners. Listening to music? Share it. Hosting a podcast? Broadcast it. Get a shareable link and send it to anyone you want to invite to your audio stream. Your audience won’t need the app to listen to your radio station, they can use any web browser. RECEIVER Join your friends' stations instantly. Open their broadcast link and start listening – no account needed, no sign-ups required. It's as simple as clicking a link to tune into someone's radio station. KEY FEATURES • Create your own radio station • Get a sharable link for instant listeners • Speak to your listeners and spark connection • Stream audio from any app you love • On-Air notifications bring fans back • Chat with your listeners to foster community • Real-time peer-to-peer streaming – like a phone call for audio • Join streams with one click • Native iOS app built for performance PRIVACY FIRST Macrowave doesn't collect any data. Your audio streams are peer-to-peer connections between you and your listeners. No servers storing your content, no tracking, no analytics – just direct audio sharing between you and your audience. SUPPORT / FEEDBACK / CONTACT If you need direct contact with the developer, you can send an email to xoxo@lucas.love. I welcome feedback and like to help with any problems. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Create private radio stations - Stream audio from any app - Use microphone for live speaking - Shareable links for listeners - Web browser access for listeners - Real-time chat with audience - Peer-to-peer audio streaming ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Macrowave Broadcaster Yearly | $39.00 | per year | | Macrowave Broadcaster Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days | | Macrowave Broadcaster Monthly | $7.99 | per month | | Macrowave Broadcaster Yearly | $59.99 | per year | | Macrowave Broadcaster Monthly | $7.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Macrowave Broadcaster Lifetime | $119.00 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrowave-private-p2p-radio/id6746954963/reviews.md ### 5/5 — It’s great, but I do not want to sign in *2026-02-08* The reason why I don’t wanna sign in is because I do not want to give away my information to someone that I’m not sure if I trust or not ### 1/5 — NOT PRIVATE, DEVS HAVE FULL ACCESS TO USER INFORMATION BUYER BEWARE *2025-12-31* The “private” peer-to-peer marketing is a complete falsehood. While I was intoxicated, I foolishly changed my username to a slur. I’m not proud of it, but I was extremely drunk at the time. Regardless, when I changed it, somehow, one of the developers, Lucas, was alerted to the name change and accessed my so-called “private peer-to-peer” radio server. He informed me that if I didn’t change the name immediately, I would be banned. If this were truly peer-to-peer and private, they would never have been alerted to the name changes and would never have been able to send me that message. He deleted the post within a minute as well (I wonder why…). This is a blatant lie on the part of the developers, and I will report this to Apple. To the developers, I implore you: DO NOT market this as private and then be able to view and collect data. That is the antithesis of peer-to-peer, let alone private. **Developer response:** As I explained in my email response to you, I'd like to clarify how Macrowave works since there seems to be confusion about what "peer-to-peer" and "private" mean in this context. Like any P2P system (including torrents), Macrowave uses public trackers to connect peers. We only collect the public-facing metadata necessary for the system to function: your username and station name, which form your shareable URL. This is publicly visible information that anyone can see when you share your link. As I mentioned in my email, we don't monitor or collect your broadcast content. Your audio streams remain private between you and your listeners. We contacted you specifically about your username and station name containing racial slurs – not because we were monitoring your broadcasts, but because this publicly visible information violated our community standards. To be clear: we didn't ban you. We asked you to change the offensive username. Going forward, we're implementing a word filter to prevent this situation. The peer-to-peer architecture means your audio content is never stored on our servers. The "private" in our marketing refers to your broadcast content, not the public metadata required for P2P discovery. This is standard for all P2P systems. I hope this clarifies things. If you have further questions, you're welcome to continue our email conversation. ### 5/5 — Great *2025-11-07* I like this idea and how it’s being executed. ### 1/5 — This should not be a paid app. *2025-10-21* P2P means no servers required. This is just a frontend then. This should not be paid, and having the audacity to make it a subscription based app makes it worse. You have no reason to make it paid. ### 1/5 — Can't get it to work at all serious performance issues *2025-09-04* Paid for a subscription to find that this software not only doesn't work, but it bogs down my entire computer after trying to use it until I restart and remove permissions. I have a fully loaded Mac Studio and this program starts to rainbow wheel any app that I open after it (including itself), prevents me from even pressing play on any source I try it out, etc etc it just doesn't work. Devs please let me know if there's something I'm missing here. I'm on Sonoma 14.7.7 and have given the correct permissions in system settings. **Developer response:** Hi Andy, I'm truly sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing with Macrowave. I strive to create a seamless experience for my users, and it's clear that I’ve missed the mark for you. I appreciate you mentioning the specifics, as this helps me address the problem more effectively. We didn’t experience the issues you are describing yet, even on low-end Macs, so I think this might be a combination of Macrowave and another app you are using. Let’s get this resolved. Please reach out to me at xoxo@lucas.love. I’ll guide you through troubleshooting and ensure that everything is functioning as it should. Thank you for your patience and for bringing this to my attention. Best regards, Lucas ### 1/5 — Where’s the streams? *2025-09-04* Looks cool but no repository of public streams so its useless… **Developer response:** Hi Ricky, Thank you for your feedback. Macrowave focuses on providing a private and secure P2P radio experience, tailored to personal connections rather than public streams. We value your input and encourage you to explore creating your own unique broadcasts. Please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or need assistance. We are here to help! Best regards, Lucas ### 5/5 — EDIT: Works like a charm! *2025-09-01* Originally gave a two star rating because the app just would not work. Reached out to the developer and got it working in 10 seconds. You HAVE to give it microphone permissions in order for the app to work. Thanks again Lucas! **Developer response:** Hello, I would like to help you with this issue. Please send me an email to xoxo@lucas.love so we can troubleshoot together. Lucas ### 2/5 — Beautiful, but doesn’t work. *2025-08-29* Looked like a neat little app, beautifully designed but it throws an error and I confirmed that no one else can hear my system audio. ### 2/5 — Gorgeous, Useless Waste of Space *2025-08-27* The design of this app is incredible, clearly great thought was put into it. Unfortunately it is completely useless without a subscription, meaning you install the app, Ooh and Ahhh at the buttons, and then immediately delete it because you don’t want to spend $40 a year to do something that could be better accomplished with Discord or a myriad of other free apps. ### 5/5 — Simple, Easy and Beautiful! *2025-08-27* Love it. ## Frequently asked questions about Macrowave ### How do I start a radio station with Macrowave? To start a station, simply tap the 'On Air' button. You can then stream audio from any app on your iPhone or use your microphone to speak directly to your listeners. A shareable link will be generated for your audience. ### Do listeners need to download Macrowave to tune in? No, listeners do not need to download the Macrowave app. They can tune into your radio station by simply clicking the shareable link you provide, which will open in any web browser. ### What kind of audio can I stream with Macrowave? You can stream audio from any app on your iPhone, such as music players or podcast apps. You can also use your microphone to broadcast your voice live, making it suitable for podcasts or live conversations. ### What are the subscription options for Macrowave? Macrowave offers several subscription plans for broadcasters, including weekly, monthly, and yearly options. Prices range from $2.99/week to $59.99/year, with some plans offering free trial periods of 3 or 14 days. ### Is Macrowave safe and private? Yes, Macrowave prioritizes privacy. It uses peer-to-peer connections and does not collect any user data, store content on servers, or track analytics. Your audio streams are direct connections between you and your listeners. ### How often is Macrowave updated? The latest version of Macrowave is 1.1.2, and it was last updated on November 26, 2025. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the app. ### What devices does Macrowave support? Macrowave is available on Mac and iPhone devices, allowing you to broadcast and listen across Apple's ecosystem. The app is rated for ages 4 and up. ### How can I contact the developer for support? If you need direct contact with the developer for support or feedback, you can send an email to xoxo@lucas.love. The developer welcomes feedback and assistance with any issues. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.2 — 2025-11-26 • Includes minor bug fixes ### 1.1.1 — 2025-11-20 • Allows user to directly sign in from the chat screen • The chat screen now shows when a user tuned in and left • Improves chat reliability • Includes several smaller bug fixes ### 1.1 — 2025-11-20 We've rebuilt the Macrowave Broadcaster to fit in your pocket, so you can broadcast your radio station from anywhere. Just like the Mac version, you can use your microphone to speak to your audience and share your system audio to broadcast whatever you're listening to. This release also introduces our first BETA of private peer-to-peer chat rooms, available to all listeners and broadcasters. Messages are ephemeral and only exist while the station is on air, allowing real-time communication between you and your audience. What's New: • Macrowave Broadcaster • Ephemeral peer-to-peer chat rooms per station (BETA) • Redesigned onboarding experience • Redesigned settings screen • QR code sharing for station links • Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.0 — 2025-08-02 • Introduces a new app icon • Introduces authentication to follow users and stations • Introduces push notifications when a station comes back online ### 0.1 — 2025-07-31 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Macrowave | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Showline: TV & Movie Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showline-tv-and-movie-tracker/id6596766307) | 4.6 (65) | Free | Entertainment | | [Quick Reviews](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-reviews/id6740369719) | 4.9 (16) | Free | Entertainment | | [Best-o-Masto](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-o-masto/id6747150331) | 4.8 (4) | Free | Entertainment | | [MIST - A Little Speech Toy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mist-a-little-speech-toy/id6736568430) | 5.0 (16) | Free | Entertainment | | [Festivitas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/festivitas/id6738831997) | 4.4 (67) | Free | Entertainment | | [Radio App: AM FM Live Stations](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-app-am-fm-live-stations/id6748438626) | 4.7 (22) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by Lucas Fischer - [Pagi - Morning Pages & Diary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagi-morning-pages-and-diary/id1586446074) - [Meow - The Cat Sound Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-the-cat-sound-tracker/id6444359240) All apps by Lucas Fischer: https://appshunter.io/developer/1586446076 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-18.*