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Updated September 2026
Soundwaves
Soundwaves
Simone Tellini
🎬 Entertainment
🎵 Music

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Top Alternatives to Soundwaves

NS MIDI Player#1

NS MIDI Player by Nitin Seshadri

Simple MIDI player
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.5😊(196 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This application allows users to play MIDI files on their Apple devices. It supports various MIDI formats, custom sound fonts, and synchronized lyrics. Advanced features like audio export and MIDI output connection are available via a one-time purchase.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🎵 Excellent sound quality with soundfont support
  • 💰 Free version available with core functionality
  • 🎧 Custom soundfont compatibility
  • 📱 QuickLook/QuickView integration for quick previews
  • 🔌 MIDI output to external devices and Bluetooth
  • ⚡ No ads or intrusive monetization
  • 🎚️ Playback speed adjustment capability
  • 🎛️ Reverb and audio effects
  • 📂 Direct file access from device storage

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times for large MIDI files
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • ❌ Limited free version functionality
  • 💸 Premium features behind paywall ($7.99-$22)
  • 🔊 Audio issues with some soundfonts
  • 📊 Inconsistent soundfont compatibility
  • ⚠️ Free version cuts off last quarter of files
  • 🎚️ Soundfont loading resets on app crash
AVSub#2

AVSub by Richard Levy

Your media, everywhere.
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
3.8(65 ratings)
$3.99In-App Purchases
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Access and stream your entire music and video library from your SubSonic server. Enjoy offline playback, multi-format support, and seamless casting to various devices. Features include playlist management, enhanced media information, and a user-friendly interface.

jetAudio Hi-Res Music Player#3

jetAudio Hi-Res Music Player by Jae Ook Jeong

Network/Cloud & Visualization
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.1😊(895 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This music player offers advanced audio customization with a graphic equalizer, various sound effects, and network/cloud streaming capabilities. It supports a wide range of audio file formats and provides features like playback speed control and crossfading for a personalized listening experience.

What We Love

  • 🎧 Excellent sound quality
  • 🎚️ Powerful equalizer and sound enhancements
  • 📚 Supports local music files and iTunes library
  • 🌐 Wireless music transfer from PC/Mac
  • ⏱️ Customizable playback speed and gapless playback
  • 🌙 Dark mode and customizable interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🚫 Incompatibility with Apple Music and other streaming services
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for full functionality
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface and confusing navigation
  • 📁 Limited playlist management and song organization options
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