Best Soundwaves alternatives: apps like Soundwaves

Whether you want more options like Soundwaves or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Soundwaves

AVSub by Richard Levy

Your media, everywhere.

Editor's Choice

3.8(64 ratings)

$3.99In-App Purchases

Stream your entire music and video library from your SubSonic server anywhere. Enjoy offline playback, multi-format support, and seamless integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch.

Ample.fm by Roman Stefko

Strong Contender

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

Dee Jellie: Jellyfin Media by Flore Technologies, LLC.

Music, movies & TV, offline

Worth Considering

Your cloud folders, as albums

4.1(14 ratings)

$9.99In-App Purchases

Stream your self-hosted music library with a modern, private player. Enjoy offline listening, custom layouts, and advanced playback controls across all your Apple devices. Requires a Jellyfin Media Server account.

More apps like Soundwaves

Dubplate Player

Pixels driven additive synth

TraceSonic

$7.99

Transform images into unique sounds by drawing on a spectral canvas. This app uses brush strokes and imported images to generate additive synthesis, offering a creative way to craft musical instruments and soundscapes.

Draw on spectral canvasImport images to create sound128 additive oscillators

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paid

Ampache & Subsonic Client

Verodrome

Bring colors to your music app

Derecom Music Player

$0.99

Customize your music listening experience with vibrant themes that dynamically change based on album artwork. This app allows you to play your music library, manage your playback queue, and set reminders for library organization.

Play music library albums and playlistsManage playback queue (add, delete, reorder)Set reminders for library organization

paid

Subsonic & Ampache client

iMusify

Subsonic & Ampache server supportStream or download for offline playbackSynced and unsynced lyrics display

Stream your self-hosted music collection with a beautiful, modern interface. Enjoy your entire library online or offline, with features like lyrics, smart queues, and podcast support. Integrates seamlessly with Subsonic and Ampache servers.

free

Delightful Subsonic Client

play:Sub Music Streamer

$4.99

Stream your self-hosted music library to various devices with customizable audio settings. Enjoy lossless playback, gapless transitions, and a powerful equalizer. Browse your collection by folders, artists, or albums, and cache music for offline listening.

Stream Subsonic-hosted musicLossless and gapless playback10-band customizable equalizer

free with in-app purchases

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Jellyfin & Subsonic music app

Lyris – Navidrome Player

Connect to Navidrome, Subsonic, Jellyfin serversBrowse artists, albums, tracks, genres, playlistsOffline downloads for albums and playlists

This app allows you to stream and manage your self-hosted music library from Navidrome, Subsonic, or Jellyfin servers. Enjoy your entire music collection with features like offline downloads, synced lyrics, and personalized recommendations. It prioritizes privacy with no tracking or ads.

free with in-app purchases

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