Comparison

VBAN Receptor vs Plexamp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VBAN Receptor

This app transforms your mobile device into a high-quality wireless headphone, allowing you to listen to VBAN audio streams in various formats. It features a vintage EQ and analog gain control for a unique audio experience, and supports mixing down surround sound streams.

Highlights
  • Listen to VBAN audio streams
  • Transform mobile into wireless headphone
  • 3-band vintage EQ
  • Analog gain control
  • Mix down 5.1/7.1 streams
  • Adjust network quality and delay
Features
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VB-AUDIO Software / VBAN-Receptor allows listening to any VBAN Streams in any audio formats (1 to 8 channels) and transform your mobile device in High Quality Wireless Headphone. The integrated 3 bands vintage EQ and Analog Gain Control will give you a unique audio experience. VBAN protocol is made to transport native audio in PCM format on any local network (LAN or WLAN). VBAN Stream can be generated by Voicemeeter Application, the Virtual Audio Device Mixer (www.voicemeeter.com) HELP: How to send VBAN Stream to Mobile Devices: https://forum.vb-audio.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=443 Additional Features: - Play / Stop Streaming. - Mono / Mute button. - Mix Down Mode to listen 5.1 or 7.1 stream. - -60 to +12 dB Master Gain. - 3 Bands Equalizer (Bass, Medium, Treble). Other functions in menu: - Display mobile device IP-Address. - Setup VBAN Protocol UDP port. - Setup Network Quality (to optimize latency). - Delay (0 - 500ms) to synchronize several devices.

About

Plexamp

A dedicated music player for your Plex library, offering audiophile-grade playback features, stunning visuals, and personalized radio stations. Enjoy your music collection with advanced customization and offline listening options.

Highlights
  • Audiophile-grade playback (gapless, EQ, loudness leveling)
  • Hypnotic visualizers and UltraBlur backgrounds
  • Personalized radio stations and Mix Builder
  • Offline listening for playlists and stations
  • Powerful search and playback history
  • Customizable themes and artist exploration
Features
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** You'll need a Plex Media Server and a Plex account to use this app ** Plexamp is the answer to the question "what would happen if you gave a handful of Plex music and pixel nerds a few cocktails and free rein to create the app of their dreams?" Plexamp is a beautiful, dedicated Plex music player with tons of goodies for audiophile purists, music curators, and music fans of all ages looking for their next aural fix. SUPER AUDIO PLAYER Loudness leveling, true gapless playback, Sweet Fades™, soft transitions, a configurable preamp, a 7-band EQ, and more. Perfection for golden ears, buttery smooth touches for the rest of us. Custom pre-caching so your music keeps playing, because sometimes life brings you through tunnels. MUSIC TO YOUR EYES Experience your music collection like you’ve never seen it before, with our UltraBlur backgrounds, over a dozen hypnotic visualizers, and four visual themes to satisfy every taste. FIND YOUR FIX Radios built from your library and your cooler friends' collections. Travel through time, pick a style or mood, or listen album-by-album like the purist you are. Use the Mix Builder to explore and craft your perfect blend. Explore your personal charts and see what you were into last Fall or your top albums from the 60s. OFFLINE BLISS Grab a few hours of your favorite playlist or stations with just a few taps. Download a custom mix or artist radio for the plane. Simple but powerful offline support for when you’re in the woods or run out of cellular data. IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS Powerful search. Playback activity history. Swipe-up play queue peeking. Fun artist explorations. As many settings and tweaks as our resident UXpert let us add. ENTERPRISE CLASS CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Just kidding. It's a music player. Follow us on Twitter @plexamp or Mastodon https://mstdn.social/@plexamp See the terms of service at https://www.plex.tv/about/privacy-legal/plex-terms-of-service/

Screenshots

VBAN Receptor2 screens
Plexamp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plexamp at Free against VBAN Receptor's $5.99. Plexamp also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). VBAN Receptor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Plexamp is free to download; VBAN Receptor costs $5.99 up front. Plexamp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. VBAN Receptor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plexamp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plexamp has 10K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of VBAN Receptor's written reviews are positive against 75% of Plexamp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VBAN Receptor ships an update every 10 months, Plexamp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
VBAN Receptor versus Plexamp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBAN ReceptorPlexamp
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (17 ratings)4.7 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews75.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1710K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent BurelPlex Inc.

Customer experience

VBAN Receptor

All ratings17 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative25.9%

Plexamp

All ratings9,958 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,633 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

VBAN Receptor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Plexamp

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when offline
  • Search function broken
  • Slow library loading
  • Unreliable downloads
  • Incompatibility with certain car systems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Repeat functionality
  • Ability to edit metadata
  • Better offline management and browsing
  • Apple Watch app
  • Airplay and casting support
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  • Customizable home screen and layout

In-app purchases

None

VBAN Receptor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Plexamp

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plex Pass$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Plex Pass$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plex Pass$979.00

Questions

Is VBAN Receptor free?
VBAN Receptor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plexamp free?
Plexamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VBAN Receptor or Plexamp?
Plexamp is rated higher. VBAN Receptor averages 3.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Plexamp averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.
Do VBAN Receptor or Plexamp have ads?
Neither VBAN Receptor nor Plexamp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VBAN Receptor or Plexamp?
VBAN Receptor ships an update every 10 months, and Plexamp every 2 weeks. Most recently, VBAN Receptor was updated on November 6, 2026 and Plexamp on November 11, 2026.

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