Soundwaves

Soundwaves

Neat Subsonic client

12 ratings
43 reviews
$3.99
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 8, 2013
  • January 7, 2026
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Connect your iOS device to your Subsonic music server for a simple and seamless audio and video streaming experience. Enjoy your media library at home or on the go, even with limited bandwidth. Supports various audio and video formats, and compatible with other Subsonic API servers.

Subsonic music server client
Audio and video streaming
Bandwidth-limited connection support
CarPlay compatibility
FLAC, Opus, Ogg Vorbis playback
Plays movies from server
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What's New in Soundwaves

2.25

January 7, 2026

Now requires iOS 15.6+

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User reviews

Works with Nextcloud!

Works with Nextcloud music App

Nice fine music player

Works fine with Nextcloud. Simple, but it plays Music and works.
Note that you need a special app password directly from the Nextcloud Music app settings.

There are better apps for free

I appreciate the effort of getting this on the app store but it’s too basic and doesn’t play any of my flacs.

Flawless AirSonic Client

This app is incredible and simple … perfectly integrates with subsonic/airsonic instances, searching is reliable and fast, playlists work flawlessly, and the system caching works very well while on spotty LTE / mobile connections. Very good!

Excellent App for Subsonic Nextcloud Music App

Great app for subsonic music app servers. Works great and well supported by the developer.

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FAQ

What does Soundwaves do?

Soundwaves is a client application designed to connect to a Subsonic music server. It allows users to stream audio and video content from their server directly to their iPhone or iPad. The app focuses on simplicity and can be used for home theater setups or on the go.

What are the key features of Soundwaves?

Key features include seamless connection to Subsonic servers, support for various audio formats like FLAC and Opus, and playback of movies if they are in a supported format or transcoded by the server. It also offers bandwidth management for limited connections and compatibility with CarPlay.

How much does Soundwaves cost?

The application is available for free and includes an ad-supported version. Users can remove ads and stop data tracking by making an in-app purchase. This in-app purchase provides a premium, ad-free experience.

What devices is Soundwaves compatible with?

Soundwaves is designed for iOS devices, specifically the iPad and iPhone. It can also integrate with car audio systems via USB, Bluetooth, or CarPlay, allowing for media playback in vehicles.

Can Soundwaves play music from other media servers?

Yes, Soundwaves is designed to work with other media servers that implement the same Subsonic API. This includes popular alternatives such as Madsonic, Airsonic, Supysonic, LMS, or Ampache, offering flexibility in server choice.