Devialet vs StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Devialet
Control your Devialet home audio devices with this intuitive companion app. Seamlessly set up speakers, manage volume with precision, and access your favorite music streaming services. Create immersive stereo pairs and receive regular updates to enhance your listening experience.
- Unified control for all Devialet home products
- Easy speaker setup and installation
- Precise volume control
- Multiroom volume adjustment
- Integrated streaming services (Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, UPnP)
- On-the-fly stereo pair creation
- Regular product updates
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Power this unreasonable requires some control. That's why we developed a dedicated Devialet app – a smart and intuitive companion that puts you in charge of your Devialet listening experience. THE DEVIALET FAMILY, REUNITED. One unique app for all your Devialet home products: Phantom I, Phantom II, Devialet Dione and Devialet Mania. STRAIGHT TO SOUND. Access to music has never been this quick and seamless. Install and set up your Devialet speaker in a few easy steps. VOLUME YOU CAN HANDLE. All of your speaker's potential is in your hands. Control the volume with extreme precision, no matter where you are in the room. In a multiroom setup, adjust the volume in different rooms, separately or simultaneously. DON'T CHANGE YOUR HABITS. Enjoy your favorite music streaming services via integrated protocols: Bluetooth, AirPlay 2®, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, UPnP* *The list of integrated streaming services may vary by product. CHAIN REACTION. Bring another Phantom into play and create a stereo pair, on the fly. But only if you think you’re ready for immersion. Stereo pairs are only possible between products of the same power: a pair of Phantom I 103 dB for example. FUTURE-PROOF. Stay one step ahead with regular updates for all your Devialet speakers.
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
Control your Cambridge Audio streaming devices with this app. Access your music libraries, manage playlists, and tune into internet radio. Effortlessly control multiple devices, adjust volume, and configure your player settings for a personalized audio experience.
- Control Cambridge Audio streaming products
- Access digital music libraries (USB, network, TIDAL, Qobuz)
- Build music queues from multiple sources
- Manage multiple devices and control volume/sources
- Browse, search, and save internet radio stations
- Configure device settings (rename, volume limits, standby)
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The StreamMagic app is the ultimate in control for your Cambridge Audio Streaming products. Compatible with EXN100, CXN100, MXN10, AXN10, Evo 75/150/One, CXN (v2), Edge NQ, CXN, CXR120/200*, 851N and StreamMagic 6v2 the StreamMagic app gives you fast access to devices, playlists and internet radio. YOUR MUSIC AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Access the music in your digital library on USB, network drives or even your TIDAL or Qobuz accounts. Build queues from multiple sources. FULL CONTROL OF MULTIPLE DEVICES Whether you own one or more than one Cambridge Audio network player, StreamMagic handles multiple devices with ease. Change volume and select sources all over the home. THE BEST OF INTERNET RADIO From stations on your doorstep to those on the other side of the world, browse, search and save functionality makes finding and playing your favourite programmes and genres fast and simple. CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE Set-up your network player the way you like it. Rename, set volume limits, change standby modes and much more. Some features may vary by product. Contact us for details. *zone 2 not supported
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Devialet at 4.2 against StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio's 3.7. Devialet also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 207). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Devialet holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Devialet has 3.2K ratings behind it against 207, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Devialet's written reviews are positive against 36% of StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio's.
Devialet ships an update every 3 months, StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Devialet | StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (3.2K ratings) — better | 3.7 (207 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews — better | 35.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | 207 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 395 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Devialet | Audio Partnership |
Customer experience
Devialet
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
User reviews
Devialet
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- ⭐ Excellent sound quality
- 💎 Premium design and build
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔁 Unstable stereo pairing
- ⚠️ Complicated setup process
- 📉 Inconsistent app performance
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
From 207 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good integration with streaming services
- 👍 Substantial UI improvements
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app and hardware
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 🐛 Clunky user interface
- 🐛 Inability to find or connect to devices
Bugs and requests
Devialet
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently loses connection to speakers
- Speakers randomly drop out of stereo mode
- Firmware updates cause unexpected issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add EQ settings
- Implement remote power/control
- Improve multiroom functionality
- Provide better troubleshooting guidance
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after updates
- Unable to log in or connect to streaming services
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Inability to find or browse music library
- Volume control issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add playlists and playlist management
- Improve Qobuz integration and functionality
- Add support for more music services (e.g. Amazon Music)
- Improve search and browsing capabilities
- Provide better status and error reporting
In-app purchases
Devialet
No in-app purchases
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
No in-app purchases
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