Comparison

Linn vs StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

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

Head to head
About

Linn

Control your Linn music system with an intuitive interface. Stream from integrated services like TIDAL and Qobuz, search globally for music, and manage playlists from the cloud. Enjoy synchronized playback across multiple streamers.

Highlights
  • Artist view with bios and discographies
  • Integrated streaming services (TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer)
  • Global search across all music content
  • Cloud-synced playlists
  • Multi-room synchronized playback
  • Dark mode option
  • Over-the-air software upgrades
Features
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The most intuitive and enjoyable way to control your Linn music system; whether you have one or more streamers at your home. ARTIST VIEW Searching by artist yields comprehensive results; with artist bios, top tracks, albums, ‘appears on...’, and related artists all contained in a neat, scroll-down list. STREAM AWAY All of your favourite high-resolution streaming services – TIDAL, Qobuz, and Deezer – and internet radio services airable, CalmRadio, and TuneIn are fully integrated inside the app. All Linn streamers are also compatible with Spotify Connect. TIDAL Radio and personalised ‘My Mixes’ pull through to Linn app too . GLOBAL SEARCH Quickly find what you’re looking for across all your streaming services and stored music content, all from one place. The revamped global search function allows browsing by artist, album, genre station, or track; and pulls through gorgeous artwork and artist photography in a much-improved and better integrated experience. DARK MODE For a more cosy experience, when the lights are down low, dark mode is available via app settings. NOW PLAYING An enhanced Now Playing view displays beautiful, large-format album artwork, and includes all transport and volume controls on a single, uncluttered screen. YOUR PLAYLISTS – ANYWHERE Your playlists are stored in the Cloud, linked to your Linn account, meaning you always have access to your favourites – from anywhere and at any time – and can cue them up on any Linn streamer on your local network. UPDATE AND CONFIGURE Regular, free, over-the-air software upgrades bring performance and feature enhancements to your Linn streamer. It’s easy to ensure your system is always up-to-date with the latest version directly within the app. The ability to manage and rename sources and rooms is embedded in the app settings screens too. THROW LEGENDARY PARTIES Own multiple Linn streamers? Take control of every room, all from the same app, on the same iOS device. Link rooms together and enjoy the same music, perfectly synchronised throughout your home. Linn App is compatible with all Linn Music Systems running Davaar firmware.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

Screenshots

Linn4 screens
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Linn at 4.6 against StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio's 3.7. Linn also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 297 and 207 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Linn's written reviews are positive against 36% of StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linn ships an update monthly, StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linn versus StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinnStreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (297 ratings) — better3.7 (207 ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings297 — better207
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB57 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLinn Products LtdAudio Partnership

Customer experience

Linn

All ratings297 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative41.3%

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

All ratings207 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative29.0%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative48.5%

User reviews

Linn

From 297 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
  • 🔍 Unified search across sources
  • 💾 Centralized playlists
  • 🔧 Good software support and updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔌 Connectivity problems with music systems
  • 🕰️ Slow response times
  • 📚 Lacking album/artist information
  • 🔀 Unreliable playlist management

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

From 207 App Store ratings

What 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

Linn

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to connect to music systems
  • Playlist disappearing after updates
  • Incorrect metadata and album art display
  • Frequent log-out issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved playlist management
  • Better integration with streaming services
  • Customizable album/artist view
  • Alarm clock/automation features

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

None

Linn

No in-app purchases

None

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linn free?
Linn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio free?
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linn or StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio?
Linn is rated higher. Linn averages 4.6 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio averages 3.7 from 207 ratings.
Do Linn or StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio have ads?
Neither Linn nor StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linn or StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio?
Linn ships an update monthly, and StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio every 2 months. Most recently, Linn was updated on September 21, 2026 and StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio on September 17, 2026.

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