Comparison

RoseWare 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

RoseWare

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It supports DLNA letting exterior devices as NAS reproduce through ROSE HiFi Media Player. If the device supports DLNA, it reproduces conveniently through app. not only ROSE HiFi Media Player. * Function 1. Using DLNA function, songs on the list can be checked and reproduced. 2. Songs can be listed and reproduced automatically 3. Songs that are more than 2 NAS separately can be listed one 4. User can select either check or a column type. 5. Volume control is available. Compatible with ROSE HIFi Media Player (Ver.1.1.15) * Notice 1. Video is not supported 2. It skips in 10 sec., if the sound source is not supported by ROSE HiFi Media Player. 3. Re-run the App when the media player is mis-operated or re-excuted.

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

RoseWare3 screens
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RoseWare at 11.1 against StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoseWare ships an update every 5 weeks, StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RoseWare versus StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoseWareStreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (207 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—207 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB57 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCITechAudio Partnership

Bugs and requests

RoseWare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

RoseWare

No in-app purchases

None

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoseWare free?
RoseWare 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.
Do RoseWare or StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio have ads?
Neither RoseWare nor StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoseWare or StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio?
RoseWare ships an update every 5 weeks, and StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio every 2 months. Most recently, RoseWare was updated on October 3, 2026 and StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio on October 12, 2026.

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