Audirvāna Remote vs KEF Stream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audirvāna Remote
Control your music playback on your computer from your mobile device. Access your entire music library, create playlists, and adjust audio settings remotely for a seamless high-fidelity listening experience at home.
- Browse music libraries
- Create and manage playlists
- Select audio output device
- Adjust volume
- Access settings
- Control HD streaming services
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Audirvāna Remote App allows you to control the Audirvāna software running on your computer from your mobile device and enjoy your music more freely at home. Your albums, playlists, artists and HD streaming services are all accessible from the Audirvāna Remote, and the software running on your computer still guarantees optimal audio playback. - Browse all music libraries accessible from the application. - Create, rename and reorganize your playlists - Choose the output audio device and precisely adjust the volume - Check and adjust all your settings To use Audirvāna Remote: - Open Audirvāna on your Mac or PC and install Audirvāna Remote on your iPhone or iPad - Connect your computer and your phone or tablet to the same wifi network. - Select your computer from the Remote app, and enter the code displayed on the screen. - Enjoy the Audirvāna experience without moving from your couch. Audirvāna is a software for macOS or Windows 10/11 that accepts all audio formats and makes music a priority on your computer to make it a true high-fidelity audio source.
KEF Stream
Stream high-resolution music wirelessly to compatible speakers. Access local libraries, media servers, and popular streaming services. Create and manage custom playlists for an enhanced audio experience.
- High-resolution audio streaming (192kHz/24bit)
- Wi-Fi streaming to KEF LS50 Wireless and LSX
- Stream from local library, media servers, TIDAL, Spotify Connect
- Create and save custom playlists
- Control speaker system with KEF Control app integration
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Play music content up to 192kHz/24bit resolution over Wi-Fi to your LS50 Wireless and LSX This app allows you to play music content up to 192kHz/24bit resolution over Wi-Fi to your LS50 Wireless and LSX. Together with the KEF Control app, you can have full control over your speaker system. Key features: • Stream music from your local Library, Media Servers, TIDAL, and Spotify Connect. • Create and save custom playlists Note: to play Apple Music purchased from iTunes store (this excludes Apple Music Streaming Service) and your own music collection imported to your iTunes Library, you must first download it offline to your device before you can stream it to the LS50 Wireless. If you experience any issues with the app, please use the Send Feedback option in Settings > About with a short description of the issue you are encountering.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audirvāna Remote at 85% against KEF Stream's 8%. Audirvāna Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (858 vs 96). KEF Stream's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Audirvāna Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audirvāna Remote has 858 ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Audirvāna Remote's written reviews are positive against 8% of KEF Stream's.
Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, KEF Stream every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audirvāna Remote | KEF Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (858 ratings) — better | 1.3 (96 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 858 — better | 96 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audirvana | GP Acoustics International Limited |
Customer experience
Audirvāna Remote
KEF Stream
User reviews
Audirvāna Remote
From 858 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Lightning-fast and responsive
- 👍 Great user interface and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent sound quality
- 📚 Seamless integration with music libraries and streaming services
- 🔍 Intuitive and easy to navigate
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to browse large music libraries
- 🔧 Setup can be tricky for some users
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
KEF Stream
From 96 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 👍 Intuitive app design
- 🔒 Reliable connection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔇 Poor Tidal integration
- 🤖 Buggy and unstable
- 🕰️ Slow response times
- 🔍 Difficult to find speakers
Bugs and requests
Audirvāna Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- Remote app sometimes fails to connect to the desktop app
- Album art not displaying correctly in certain cases
- Playlist playback issues and desynchronization
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more music streaming services
- Improve playlist management and creation
- Provide more customization options
- Implement a volume control feature in the remote app
KEF Stream
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Tracks not playing
- Playlist issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Music integration
- Gapless playback
- Volume control in app
- Equalizer settings
- Multiroom support
In-app purchases
Audirvāna Remote
No in-app purchases
KEF Stream
No in-app purchases
Questions
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