STREAM by Roxcore vs IFW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STREAM by Roxcore
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The Roxcore Stream App allows you to control music from your iOS devices to all Stream speakers from Roxcore. The App allows you to play the same music in all speakers or different music in all rooms depending on your choice. Easy to install and easy to control. Stay Tuned We will be updating the App regularly to introduce new music service providers and features.
IFW
This app provides a dedicated sound engine for wind synthesizers, offering professional-grade expressive sounds. Connect your wind controller via USB to access high-quality oscillators, analog-style filters, and rich effects. Share custom patches with a global community.
- Dedicated sound engine for wind synths
- High-quality oscillator and analog-style filter
- Rich effects and special filters
- Intuitive modulation matrix
- Community patch sharing
- USB wind controller connection
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Breathe life into your music with the ultimate sound for wind synths — trusted by the pros. IFW is a dedicated sound engine built exclusively for wind synthesizers. Just connect your wind controller via USB — no complex setup required — and start playing the same expressive sounds that have been trusted on professional stages for over a decade. At its core is an ultra-clear, high-quality oscillator paired with an authentically warm, analog-style filter that responds with natural distortion. Add in rich effects, special filters that emulate strings and muted playing techniques, and an intuitive modulation matrix — all designed to unleash your full creative potential. Share your custom patches with players around the world through our community feature — no login required. The ultimate performance experience, for every wind synth player. Purchase a paid subscription to unlock all preset patches, the ability to edit and save, and a feature to share your patches. If you do not cancel auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription period, your subscription will be automatically renewed. Your account will be charged for the renewal within 24 hours after the end of the current period. When changing devices, using other devices with the same account, or reinstalling the app, you can restore your previously purchased paid version for free. Please tap "Restore Purchase" on the screen that appears at launch. To cancel your subscription, please tap the icon in the top-right corner of the App Store, select "Subscriptions," choose "IFW," and then tap "Cancel Subscription." Use of this app is subject to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Here is our privacy policy. https://studio-r.tokyo/products/ifw/privacypolicy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STREAM by Roxcore at none against IFW's 1. STREAM by Roxcore also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 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. IFW sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. STREAM by Roxcore asks for nothing beyond the download.
STREAM by Roxcore ships an update every 3 days, IFW every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STREAM by Roxcore | IFW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kjell & Company | Masanao Takeuchi |
In-app purchases
STREAM by Roxcore
No in-app purchases
IFW
- IFW Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
Questions
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