IRIVER Live Stream vs Socket.dj
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IRIVER Live Stream
Access and play music content stored on your PC or NAS. Enjoy a variety of streaming services and internet radio stations. Control playback and volume with an intuitive interface.
- DLNA-based streaming
- Replay PC/NAS music content
- Internet radio stations
- Playback controls (Next/Previous/Play/Stop/Volume)
- Device output selection
- Preset streaming channels
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IRIVER Live Stream is a DLNA-based mobile-only application. You can replay with the LS150 music content stored on the PC or NAS through this app. You can also enjoy Internet radio stations such as * Main Menus - Service Menu You can replay music on local disc or cloud server while enjoying a variety of streaming services. - Replay Screen It shows information on the song you are playing now, with functions such as Next/Previous/Play/Stop/Volume. - Device List With the simple selection of a device for output, you can enjoy modes such as Stereo Mode with which you can listen to the same sound - Preset You can set up to six streaming channels you listen to most often so that you can enjoy it more conveniently
Socket.dj
This app allows you to stream music and music videos from Plug.dj, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Engage with music communities by voting on songs, creating playlists, and chatting with other fans. It offers an ad-free experience for unlimited listening and social interaction.
- Unlimited music streaming
- Access YouTube and SoundCloud
- Join music communities
- Vote on songs
- Create playlists
- Chat with users
- Be a room DJ
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Socket works with Plug.dj, YouTube and SoundCloud to access hundreds of music communities, enjoy free unlimited streaming and socialize with millions of music and music videos fans. Download Socket and use the guest account to immediately enjoy ad-less music and explore the communities. Create a free personal account, and you can start voting on songs, create your own playlists, be the DJ of a room and follow your own community… all from your iPhone! With Socket, you play an active role in the music you listen to by voting for or against (Woot/Meh) songs playing, chat with members sharing the same interests, and make new friends.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IRIVER Live Stream at none against Socket.dj's 1. Socket.dj's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 9%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Socket.dj sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IRIVER Live Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.
IRIVER Live Stream ships an update every 5 months, Socket.dj every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IRIVER Live Stream | Socket.dj |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.8 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Meewang Inc. | GO Management |
Customer experience
IRIVER Live Stream
Socket.dj
In-app purchases
IRIVER Live Stream
No in-app purchases
Socket.dj
- Premium version$2.99
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