# PulseAudio Streaming vs AirChord

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirChord at 82% against PulseAudio Streaming's 0%. AirChord also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 18 months). PulseAudio Streaming's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirChord sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PulseAudio Streaming asks for nothing beyond the download.

AirChord holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirChord has 99 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PulseAudio Streaming's written reviews are positive against 82% of AirChord's.

PulseAudio Streaming ships an update every 18 months, AirChord every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PulseAudio Streaming | AirChord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulseaudio-streaming/id1326695476/reviews) | **[4.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airchord/id1343901847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vanco.Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116551678) | [Kevin Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/810609199) |

## What reviewers say

### PulseAudio Streaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulseaudio-streaming/id1326695476)

Stream music from your mobile device to your home network with high-fidelity sound. Create custom audio zones, control playback, and link music service accounts for an enhanced listening experience.

**Highlights:** HiFi sound quality, Local network music playback, Customizable audio zones, Control music from mobile device, Link music service accounts, Expand distributed audio systems

**In-app purchases:** none


### AirChord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airchord/id1343901847)

Stream audio wirelessly to AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers. This app also introduces internet streaming, allowing you to save and replay audio sessions on demand, creating a personal audio station.

**Highlights:** Wireless audio streaming, AirPlay and Bluetooth speaker support, Internet streaming, Save and replay audio sessions, Personal audio station

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Streams vinyl to HomePods
- 💡 Innovative use of old iPhones
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💰 Saves money on extra speakers
- 🚀 Flawless Airplay casting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound drops since last update
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Connection issues sometimes
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Sonos USB-C adapter
- 🐛 No input selection

**Reported bugs**

- Sound drops since last update
- App crashes frequently
- Audio connection sometimes fails
- Does not work with Sonos USB-C adapter
- No input selection available

**Requested features**

- Expand album art to full screen
- Album art visualiser
- Improve Siri integration for output selection
- Support for multi-speaker Airplay 2
- Add Airplay 2 support for stereo pairs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PulseAudio Streaming free?

PulseAudio Streaming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AirChord free?

AirChord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PulseAudio Streaming or AirChord?

AirChord is rated higher. PulseAudio Streaming averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AirChord averages 4.6 from 99 ratings.

### Do PulseAudio Streaming or AirChord have ads?

Neither PulseAudio Streaming nor AirChord shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PulseAudio Streaming or AirChord?

PulseAudio Streaming ships an update every 18 months, and AirChord every 5 months. Most recently, PulseAudio Streaming was updated on October 24, 2026 and AirChord on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*