# Soundwaves — user reviews

> 48 indexed App Store user reviews of Soundwaves by Simone Tellini, rated 4.10/5 from 12 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwaves/id736139596/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwaves/id736139596.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 7 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 1

## Newest reviews (15 of 48)

### 3/5 — Works with Nextcloud!

*2024-08-10, version 2.24*

Works with Nextcloud music App

### 2/5 — There are better apps for free

*2021-10-23, version 2.17.2*

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

### 4/5 — Works good with Nextcloud

*2020-12-11, version 2.10*

This is a nice little app! It works well using the music plugin in nextcloud. 
It would be nice to be able to have bigger covers. If you click on „lyrics“ the cover gets a bit greater, but it could be a lot more to my taste. Also it would be nice to be able to configure the look of the GUI. But given the fact, that it doesn‘t cost you more than to acceppt some ads, it‘s great. But i chose the option to remove the ads. Thanks for this!

### 4/5 — some flac have no sound

*2020-01-16, version 2.6*

Some flac can play, some not. And all flac above 3000kbps failed to play

### 2/5 — Anpache geht nicht

*2018-07-19, version 1.39.1*

Funktioniert mit der aktuellen Ampache Version 3.8.2 nicht. Verbindung mit Server funktioniert wird nich aufgebaut, aber es werden aber keine Songs, Alben etc. Geladen.

### 4/5 — Nice app

*2017-11-18, version 1.34.1*

Works well with ampache server. 
But when setting random order and going forward one song, it goes to the next song instead of pick the next random song :(

### 4/5 — Bonne application

*2017-09-20, version 1.30*

Cette application fait le travail mais impossible de mettre en cache la musique. En effet si on met en cache, quand on veut lire les morceaux, la sélection passe d'un morceau de musique continuellement sans les lire. Je précise que j'utilise cette application sur iphone5. Merci pour le travail que vous effectuer en espérant que ce bug disparaisse vite car ce n'est pas pratique lors de voyage en avion.

### 4/5 — キャッシュ機能がない？

*2017-01-02, version 1.26.1*

設定は簡単。
日本語ではないけれど、subsonicの設置ができる諸兄には関係なさそう。
ファイルのキャッシュ機能がなさそうに見える(多分ない)ので、☆-1

### 3/5 — Simple and easy to use

*2016-10-20, version 1.25.2*

The only thing wrong with it 
It's devours my battery like it was the souls of the innocent. But 5 stars if they fix that lol

### 4/5 — Works well

*2016-04-24, version 1.21*

I would love to see jukebox mode support for subsonic (and, once v4 comes out, perhaps local play for ampache).

### 4/5 — Enough !!

*2016-03-31, version 1.20*

Simple is the best.
Enough functions are contained in this app.
On the screen music titles of several languages are displayed .

However, I can't use the function "cache on device" because the play list was shaking and any sound didn't  ring.

I hope the bug is solved.

### 5/5 — Ampache + Soundwaves = Works!!

*2016-03-09, version 1.19*

Schneller Zugriff, klasse Oberfläche, sogar Caching der eigenen Tracks ist möglich...und dann auch noch kostenlos!
Der absolute Hammer!! Vielen Dank, das ist eine tolle App!

### 5/5 — Simple to use!

*2015-12-30, version 1.17.2*

Intuitive interface and very quick. Connect to a server and make playlists. The caching makes it a gem since I can just cache my songs on my WiFi at home and save my data.

### 4/5 — Best free Subsonic client for iOS

*2015-09-30, version 1.16.1*

Fast, simple music client for Subsonic servers. Does what it needs to and nothing more.

Feels a little old-fashioned as far as media players go. I would have preferred the ability to play directly from the library browser rather than having to add songs to a temporary playlist first (reminds me of the foobar &  Winamp days.)

Could also use some visual polish to really feel at home on iOS, but for a free app it's hard to complain. Very happy this exists.

### 4/5 — Opérationnelle, bien que perfectible

*2015-08-25, version 1.16*

Cette application fait son job de manière très correct. L'interface est légère et rapide à prendre en main. Elle manque cependant de classe. Certaines action mériterais un retour plus visible afin de mieux se rendre compte qu'elles ont été effectuées.
Les pubs présente pour financer l'app ne sont pas du tout envahissante et c'est très agréable bien que cela prenne de la place et que le retrait coûte relativement cher (3.99€ certaines app sont bien plus complète pour ce prix la)
Comme dit l'app est très simple. Pas de mode jukebox ou gestion du cache avancée. Mais pouvoir écouter ma musique sans me ruiner me satisfait déjà.
En espérant une amélioration à terme de l'interface et de l'ergonomie cette appli mérite amplement ses 4 étoiles.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2021-02-06, version 2.12*

Stopped working with latest update. Can not cache songs. Choppy playback. Random crashes.

### 1/5 — No features

*2020-02-10, version 2.6*

You cant do anything in this app

### 1/5 — Couldn’t get started

*2018-11-21, version 1.39.1*

Reported error 400 trying to connect to my Subsonic server. 

Copied and pasted the URL from the settings into a browser, and iSub,and both   connected perfectly, so I’m sure it was correct.

### 1/5 — If I could, I'd give it zero

*2016-12-12, version 1.26*

So, for a long time I've had Soundwaves and it worked great, if a little slow. Suddenly it stopped working because it's doesn't have a secure connection, and I'm really annoyed. I've reconnected to the server and deleted the app several times, and it's still not working. Am I doing something wrong? I really want to have this music, but it won't let me play anything. 
I do not recommend this app, at least not today. If they let out an update or something to fix this, I would recommend it because there are no other apps on the App Store that appear to work. I've tried all the free ones.

### 1/5 — Bugs on Configuration

*2015-10-04, version 1.16.1*

Opens fine but once the server is configured, it crashes and then continues to crash on launch indefinitely.

### 1/5 — Does not fully support subsonic

*2015-07-26, version 1.14*

No podcast support

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2015-06-30, version 1.12*

It won't let me select my music.

### 1/5 — No support for self-signed sites

*2014-07-28, version 1.3*

Many folks who run their own Subsonic installations do not pay for a digital certificate. This application offers no possibility of connecting to self-signed sites, making it entirely useless to many of us using our own servers.

### 1/5 — Needs work!

*2014-06-15, version 1.3*

Unfortunately you cannot seem to set up a server connection without having an SSL certificate!
This makes it pretty useless for most people.

### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas

*2014-05-11, version 1.3*

Serveur Subsonic +MusicCabinet à jour, pourtant la connexion reste impossible. Dommage.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Nice fine music player

*2023-08-16, version 2.23*

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.

### 5/5 — Flawless AirSonic Client

*2021-09-02, version 2.16*

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!

### 5/5 — Excellent App for Subsonic Nextcloud Music App

*2021-08-10, version 2.16*

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

### 5/5 — Works great

*2021-08-10, version 2.16*

The authentication issue was very quickly resolved. Now the app works again in full splendor with the Nextcloud Music app. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Mit dem neuen Feature noch toller

*2021-06-04, version 2.14*

Ich kann die App jedem empfehlen, der seine eigene Musikdatenbak über beispielsweise Subsonic oder ähnlich online abspielt. Einfach gut.

### 5/5 — Works with Booksonic!

*2017-06-15, version 1.29.1*

Now I can listen to podcasts and audiobooks on iOS!

### 5/5 — Simple is excellent

*2017-03-08, version 1.28*

I love the app.  If you are looking for an app to simply play your music from your subsonic server, look no further.  It's not flashy, but who needs flashy to effectively listen to music. It handles my 4K+ artist, 100k+ song library easily. I tried several other apps for subsonic and none of them worked.  I think it's because they were too focused on showing album art and other stuff that affected the ability to just work. This app doesn't get clogged up trying to download album art or other stuff that doesn't matter-- it focuses on allowing me to simply play what I want. Keep up the great work!

### 5/5 — Best Subsonic mobile client

*2016-12-17, version 1.26.1*

This is (still) the best mobile client for your Subsonic server. Reliably connects to your server. Gives quick access to your content. Plays it with great sound quality. It's almost perfect. Wish it had a way to browse by album. Maybe in a future release.

### 5/5 — Great basic subsonic app.

*2016-08-09, version 1.24*

This is a great free app for streaming your music from your subsonic server, just wish it had an eq.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2016-05-23, version 1.22*

Thanks for the great Subsonic client! Works great with my server at home and over the internet using a vpn and https.

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