# WatchCloud: SoundCloud Player — SoundCloud on your watch > Standalone SoundCloud music player for Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Forsyth.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchcloud-soundcloud-player/id6466678799 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ryan Forsyth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486027180) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $3.99 (on sale, was $4.99) - Rating: 3.70/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 11 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 2 more - Released: 2023-09-19 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchcloud-soundcloud-player/id6466678799/reviews.md ## What is WatchCloud? Listen to SoundCloud on your Apple Watch. Leave your phone behind. Listen to your favorite tracks, playlists, and artists with WatchCloud. Stream directly over Wi-Fi or cellular, whether you’re out for a run, at the gym, or on your daily commute. YOUR MUSIC, WITH YOU • Listen to your liked tracks and playlists • Search for tracks, artists, and playlists • Explore artists and discover more music • Like tracks as you listen CONTROLS MADE FOR YOUR WATCH • Play, pause, skip, shuffle, and adjust playback speed • Turn the Digital Crown to jump to any moment in a track • Customize the double tap gesture to control playback on compatible watches • Open your liked tracks or search directly from watch face complications ONE PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Pay once for WatchCloud and enjoy ad-free playback with no WatchCloud subscription. WatchCloud grows with its community, with regular improvements inspired by listener feedback. REQUIREMENTS • A SoundCloud account • An internet connection over Wi-Fi or cellular • Apple Watch Series 4 or later, or Apple Watch SE, running watchOS 10 or later Need help? Open the About page in the iPhone app or follow the support link below. WatchCloud is an independent app that uses the official SoundCloud API in accordance with its Terms of Use. ## Key features - Phone-free listening - Watch-native controls - Digital Crown scrubbing - Search & discovery - Ad-free playback - Quick Actions ## Chart rankings - #74 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store) ## What do users think of WatchCloud? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Easy account linking and login (when working) - 🎵 Access SoundCloud library without phone - ⚡ Responsive developer support - 🎨 Clean and intuitive UI design - 💰 Free or affordable pricing - 📱 Works seamlessly on Apple Watch - 🔄 Syncs playlists and liked tracks - 🎧 Enables phone-free listening during activities **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes - 🔋 Severe battery drain (100% to 0% in 15 minutes) - 🔐 Login issues with CAPTCHA not visible on watch - ⏸️ Music pauses or stops unexpectedly - 🔌 Requires constant connectivity - ❌ Unreliable offline functionality - ⚠️ Automatic sign-out issues - 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices - ⏱️ Slow loading times - 🎵 Missing some tracks from SoundCloud library **Commonly reported bugs** - Shuffle feature crashes app - App closes unexpectedly during playback - CAPTCHA checkbox invisible on watch screen - Music stops after few minutes on long tracks - Loading spinner appears indefinitely - Tracks longer than 2 hours not fetching properly - Some songs register as 30 seconds instead of full length - Music cuts out when watch screen turns off - Automatic sign-out from phone app - App won't launch on certain watch models - Facebook login web view frozen - Google login says browser cannot be used - Apple ID login missing password field - Battery indicator malfunction - App uninstallable on some devices - QR code appears when watch screen dims **Most requested features** - Track scrubbing/seeking functionality - Autoplay for next song - Repeat/loop single track option - Shuffle mode improvements - Music download capability - Waveform visualization for track seeking - Offline listening support - Search functionality for new tracks - Daily and weekly playlist visibility - Fast forward/rewind controls - Gesture controls (swipe to change songs) - Settings management from phone app - Sync button for playlist updates ## Recent user reviews (10 of 94) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchcloud-soundcloud-player/id6466678799/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Save your money *2026-09-05* This app has horrible connection I’ve used it on multiple runs and it never plays more than 2 songs also I will make a simple 5 song playlist on the SoundCloud app to run to and it can’t even load it, everytime I press the playlist it goes from 5 songs to 0 and then plays the same 2 songs I played on my very first run I’ve tried deleting and redownloading to no avail and I know it’s not a weak cellular connection because I run around a local community college that has a cell tower right on it and have full bar connection at all times. Also I’m using an ultra 3 Apple Watch. **Developer response:** I’m sorry WatchCloud has been frustrating to use on your runs, and thanks for the detailed report. WatchCloud uses SoundCloud’s API, which doesn’t provide access to every track available in SoundCloud’s own app. That could explain some missing songs, but I’d like to investigate the playlist dropping to zero and the same two tracks repeating. Could you send me the SoundCloud playlist link by email (watchcloud.app@gmail.com) or post it on the Discussions page? That will help me check whether this is a track availability issue or a bug in WatchCloud. ### 4/5 — Great alternative *2026-06-09* Great alternative for listening to SoundCloud while on the go - I use it on outdoor workouts when I only take my watch with me. I had some issues where it would lose my login info and require reauthentication but these seem resolved now. Dev is very responsive. **Developer response:** Sorry, that is frustrating, especially during a workout. Version 2.3.0 includes fixes for login/session reliability, so please update and reconnect once from the phone or watch. After that, WatchCloud should be more reliable when you head out without your phone. If it still asks you to sign in repeatedly, please contact me through support. ### 2/5 — Login issue *2026-06-07* Why most times I need to re login again on apple watch ??? **Developer response:** Sorry about this. The latest update includes fixes for cases where WatchCloud could ask you to sign in again more often than expected. Please update to version 2.3.0 and try reconnecting once. If it still happens after that, contact me through the support link so I can look into it. ### 2/5 — Keeps losing login info *2026-06-03* For the 3rd time in a week, I went to open the app while on an outdoor workout and it asked me again to log in from my phone - which is impossible to do from the tiny browser. I don’t bring my phone on workouts and that’s the whole point of me needing this app. So for my use case, it’s not reliable. **Developer response:** Sorry, that is frustrating, especially during a workout. Version 2.3.0 includes fixes for login/session reliability, so please update and reconnect once from the phone or watch. After that, WatchCloud should be more reliable when you head out without your phone. If it still asks you to sign in repeatedly, please contact me through support. ### 2/5 — Stopped working *2026-05-30* Stopped working last week or so! Needs iPhone in close proximity otherwise it stops and looks for the phone with a small red phone symbol. Was working fine pre that! **Developer response:** WatchCloud streams from SoundCloud, so the watch still needs an internet connection through Wi‑Fi or cellular when your phone is not nearby. If the watch has no connection, it may look for the phone instead. If you do have Wi‑Fi or cellular available and it still stops working, please contact me through support so I can help troubleshoot. ### 5/5 — Wunderschönes Design *2026-05-25* Schön **Developer response:** Vielen Dank für die tolle Bewertung! Es freut mich sehr, dass dir das Design von WatchCloud gefällt. Ich arbeite weiterhin daran, die App noch besser zu machen. ### 4/5 — Needs work *2026-02-12* Good app, but could use a few updates. Specifically the shuffle feature, which closes the app every time I try to shuffle a playlist. **Developer response:** Hi there, thanks for trying WatchCloud and for the feedback. Sorry about the shuffle issue. I tracked down the problem that could cause the app to close when shuffling a playlist, and it’s fixed in the latest update. Please update and try again, and reach out via the in-app support link if anything still isn’t working. Thanks again for trying WatchCloud. -Ryan ### 1/5 — Keine Verbindung zu Sound Cloud *2026-02-09* Ich will mein Geld wieder . Es funktioniert gar nix. App ist Müll. Kann mich nicht anmelden. Warnung!!! Dont buy Nicht kaufe n **Developer response:** Hallo, es tut mir leid, dass die Anmeldung nicht geklappt hat. Der Login kann einmalig über die iPhone-Begleitapp erfolgen. Nach dem „Connect“ wird die Watch-App direkt verbunden und ist sofort einsatzbereit. E-Mail, Google und Apple werden unterstützt. Wenn es weiterhin nicht klappt, bitte über den Support-Link melden, dann helfe ich sofort weiter. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-01-21* This app is a scam, there’s quite literally no reason to download this, it does nothing but play SoundCloud music really slowly and laggy, there is already a SoundCloud app for the watch and it does everything this one does and better AND it’s free, and if you’re thinking you’ll get this one to download music, don’t. It doesn’t allow downloading music, scam **Developer response:** Sorry you had a frustrating experience. WatchCloud is a third-party SoundCloud streaming player for Apple Watch, including standalone playback over Wi-Fi or cellular. A quick clarification: WatchCloud does not advertise offline downloads. If playback was slow or laggy, it can be related to Watch network conditions. Contact support via the App Store page with your connection type and watchOS version and I’ll help troubleshoot. ### 5/5 — Amazing SoundCloud app for the watch! *2025-12-28* I was looking for a way to listen to SoundCloud while running without also carrying my phone and came across this app. After logging in I was able to access all the tracks and playlists I have saved in my SoundCloud library and the app played music without a problem, similar to the watch app from Spotify. Keep up the great work! **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the app. The search feature has been added to the latest app version! Don't hesitate to reach out if there are other features you'd like to see 🤠🤙 ## Frequently asked questions about WatchCloud ### What does WatchCloud do? WatchCloud is a dedicated music player for watchOS that allows you to stream music from your SoundCloud account directly from your Apple Watch. It enables phone-free listening, letting you enjoy your music during workouts, commutes, or any time you don't have your phone with you. ### What are the key features of WatchCloud? Key features include phone-free streaming over Wi-Fi or cellular, native watch controls for playback (play/pause, skip, like, shuffle), precise Digital Crown scrubbing, search and discovery for tracks and artists, ad-free playback, and quick action controls. ### How much does WatchCloud cost? WatchCloud is a one-time purchase application. There are no subscriptions required to use its features, making it a straightforward purchase for users. ### What are the requirements to use WatchCloud? To use WatchCloud, you need a SoundCloud account, an active internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular), and an Apple Watch Series 4/SE or newer running watchOS 10 minimum. The app is designed to work independently of your iPhone. ### Can I use WatchCloud offline? While WatchCloud allows for phone-free listening, it requires an internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular) to stream music from SoundCloud. It does not support downloading tracks for true offline playback without an internet connection. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4.2 — 2026-09-08 + Choose what your double tap gesture does in Settings on your Apple Watch: play or pause, change tracks, skip back 15 seconds, or skip forward 30 seconds + See what’s new in WatchCloud by tapping the version number in the iPhone app ### 2.4.1 — 2026-06-25 + Accessibility improvements for VoiceOver, Reduced Motion, and Increased Contrast + New watch face complications for Liked Tracks and Search + Player now shows a timestamp next to the artist label + Performance improvements ### 2.4.0 — 2026-06-22 + New watch face complications for Liked Tracks and Search + Player now shows a timestamp next to the artist label + Performance improvements ### 2.3.0 — 2026-06-09 + Updated for watchOS 26.5 + Bug fixes and stability improvements ### 2.2.1 — 2026-02-15 + Bug fix: Shuffle button + General stability improvements ## Apps similar to WatchCloud | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lyd - Sonos Control & Widgets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyd-sonos-control-and-widgets/id1451243766) | 4.4 (350) | Free | Music | | [BeatsBuddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsbuddy/id1549017891) | 2.5 (2) | Free | Music | | [IDAGIO Stream Classical Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idagio-stream-classical-music/id1014917700) | 4.8 (15,682) | Free | Music | | [FS Music Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fs-music-player/id6450683248) | 4.2 (6) | $4.99 | Music | | [Music TV - Video Play & Stream](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-tv-video-play-and-stream/id547001249) | 4.4 (6,225) | Free | Music | | [WatchAudio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchaudio/id6446786448) | 4.6 (200) | $1.99 | Music | ## More apps by Ryan Forsyth - [Genre - French Noun Genders](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genre-french-noun-genders/id1486027181) - [Magic Tapper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tapper/id6738328808) - [Bike Connect: Ride in Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-connect-ride-in-control/id6746517051) - [LocationLock: Phone Alarm](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locationlock-phone-alarm/id6748995958) All apps by Ryan Forsyth: https://appshunter.io/developer/1486027180 ## Related topics [apple watch music streaming](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/apple-watch-music-streaming) --- *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 2026-09-09.*