LimeStreamer vs Waystream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LimeStreamer
This app allows users to receive and listen to live internet audio streams from a dedicated network. It also enables users to broadcast their own audio live without needing expensive equipment or technical expertise. Enjoy high-quality, low-delay streaming from anywhere in the world.
- Receive live internet audio streams
- Broadcast your own audio live
- Low delay, high-quality streaming
- Simple setup and listening
- Password protection and stream encryption
- Works at home, on the go, or in the car
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LimeStreamer makes live audio streaming simple. Use the LimeStreamer app to receive any live internet audio that’s available on the LimeStreamer network and listen directly on your iPhone or iPad. Listen anywhere… at home, on the go or in the car and from anywhere in the world! Finding the audio stream you want is easy. Just enter the Stream ID and listen. You can try it out by connecting to our demo stream which is on 123 123 123. And getting your live audio onto the LimeStreamer network is just as simple. You DON’T need an expensive streaming provider, a streaming server or heaps of technical know-how. You just get the LimeStreamer Encoder unit from us, plug in your audio and boom - you’re online! It’s the highest quality streaming audio. It’s genuinely LIVE (very low delay… so unlike normal streaming audio), low-cost and simple both to setup and to listen. Make your audio available to anyone, put your Stream ID on your website if you wish… or just allow your own group of users or members to listen by keeping your Stream ID private. You can even password-protect your stream if you wish and we’ll encrypt your stream for you. LimeStreamer is both cost effective and simple to install... if you'd like to find out more, visit us online: www.LimeStreamer.com
Waystream
Stream live audio, discover podcasts, and enjoy music on demand. This application offers a diverse audio experience for listeners.
- Live audio streaming
- Podcast discovery
- Music playback
- On-demand audio content
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Listen to live audio, podcasts and music
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Waystream at every 4 weeks against LimeStreamer's every 8 months. Waystream also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). LimeStreamer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LimeStreamer against 5.0 for Waystream. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
LimeStreamer ships an update every 8 months, Waystream every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LimeStreamer | Waystream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LIME Broadcast | Zyonel Technologies LTD |
Customer experience
LimeStreamer
Waystream
In-app purchases
LimeStreamer
No in-app purchases
Waystream
No in-app purchases
