Comparison

Gold Note DS vs SoloLive

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

Head to head
About

Gold Note DS

Features
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With DS-1000 Remote you can browse your music library and control the reproduction, tune on web radios and select the different inputs available on your streamer

About

SoloLive

Control your Eversolo hi-fi music streamer from any Apple device. Enjoy live music control with album art, track details, and volume adjustments. Offers unique Apple TV integration and automation with Apple Shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Live music control with album art
  • Real-time track details
  • Effortless streamer control from anywhere
  • Unique Apple TV interface
  • Multi-platform support (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac)
  • Apple Shortcuts integration for automation
Features
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Transform your Eversolo device into the ultimate hi-fi music control center with SoloLive – the only app designed for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. - Live Music Control at Your Fingertips See what's playing instantly with gorgeous album artwork, real-time track details, and high-resolution audio quality indicators. Your complete music experience is beautifully displayed across all your devices. - Effortless Streamer Control Everywhere Play, pause, skip, and adjust volume from anywhere in your home. Whether you're cooking in the kitchen or relaxing on the couch, your Eversolo responds instantly to your commands. - Apple TV Excellence - Our Unique Advantage Big-screen elegance optimized for your living room. Control your DMP-A6, A8, or A10 directly from your Apple TV with an interface designed for the ultimate audiophile experience. No other Eversolo app offers this premium Apple TV integration. - Multi-Platform Perfection iPhone & iPad: Full-featured remote control with stunning visuals Apple TV: Native big-screen interface for living room control Mac: Desktop control for your music streamer Seamless sync across all your Apple devices - Smart Integration & Shortcuts Create powerful automations with Apple Shortcuts – imagine your favorite hi-fi playlist starting automatically when you arrive home, or volume adjusting based on time of day. - What Makes SoloLive Special? Intuitive design that feels instantly familiar to Apple users, lightning-fast response to your Eversolo streamer, and rock-solid reliability. It's not just a remote app – it's your personal music concierge for premium audio. - Device Compatibility: Works flawlessly with: Eversolo DMP-A6 & DMP-A6 ME Eversolo DMP-A8 Eversolo DMP-A10 Eversolo Play - Music Service Integration: Supports all major streaming services: Qobuz, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, Apple Music, plus your local music library. SoloLive is an independent application and is not affiliated with Eversolo.

Screenshots

Gold Note DS3 screens
SoloLive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gold Note DS at Free against SoloLive's $3.99. Gold Note DS also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). SoloLive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Gold Note DS is free to download; SoloLive costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gold Note DS ships an update every 5 months, SoloLive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gold Note DS versus SoloLive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGold Note DSSoloLive
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGold NoteCatchMyApps

In-app purchases

None

Gold Note DS

No in-app purchases

None

SoloLive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gold Note DS free?
Gold Note DS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoloLive free?
SoloLive costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gold Note DS or SoloLive have ads?
Neither Gold Note DS nor SoloLive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gold Note DS or SoloLive?
Gold Note DS ships an update every 5 months, and SoloLive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gold Note DS was updated on October 4, 2026 and SoloLive on October 12, 2026.

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