Socket.dj vs Wavetool Mobile Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Wavetool Mobile Remote
This app provides advanced audio monitoring and troubleshooting for sound professionals. It helps identify and resolve sound issues, facilitates communication between stage and FOH, and allows for on-stage audio streaming and analysis.
- Smart algorithm for sound issue detection
- Combines monitoring from different microphone brands
- Seamless syncing with RF receivers
- Effortless stage to FOH communication
- Instant Replay for audio analysis
- On-stage audio streaming to iOS devices
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Unlock audio excellence with WAVETOOL – the ultimate monitoring software for audio pros. Say goodbye to the confusion of dealing with microphone mysteries; Wavetool’s smart algorithm swiftly detects and resolves sound issues. The tool combines monitoring features from different microphone brands, syncing seamlessly with top RF receivers. With Wavetool Chat, communication between the stage and FOH is effortless, making transmitter problem-solving a breeze. Access the one-stop shop for audio monitoring, listening, and RF tools to empower your sound team. Dive into audio history through Instant Replay for precise analysis. You can also stream audio to your iOS device, enabling you to move freely onstage while utilizing the Wavetool Mobile Remote app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wavetool Mobile Remote at 100% against Socket.dj's 29%. Wavetool Mobile Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Socket.dj's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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. Wavetool Mobile Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wavetool Mobile Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Socket.dj has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Socket.dj's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wavetool Mobile Remote's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Socket.dj | Wavetool Mobile Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GO Management | Shure |
Customer experience
Socket.dj
Wavetool Mobile Remote
In-app purchases
Socket.dj
- Premium version$2.99
Wavetool Mobile Remote
No in-app purchases
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