# ListenWIFI vs Cinewav

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ListenWIFI at 261 against Cinewav's 4. ListenWIFI also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Cinewav's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.1 for ListenWIFI against 4.0 for Cinewav. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ListenWIFI has 261 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of ListenWIFI's written reviews are positive against 33% of Cinewav's.

ListenWIFI ships an update every 4 months, Cinewav monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ListenWIFI | Cinewav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenwifi/id1391914337/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinewav/id1481585422/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **261** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **40.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Listen Technologies Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/472750837) | [Cinewav Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481585421) |

## What reviewers say

### ListenWIFI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenwifi/id1391914337)

Stream live venue audio directly to your smart device over Wi-Fi. Experience ultra-low latency for events, assistive listening, and silent screens. Connect easily via Wi-Fi and use your own headphones or hearing aids.

**Highlights:** Stream live audio over Wi-Fi, Ultra-low latency, Use own headphones/hearing aids, Automated channel connection, In-app QR code connection, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clear and crisp audio
- 👂 Helpful for hearing impaired
- 👍 Easy to use when connected
- 🔊 Good sound quality
- 🚀 Improved stability after upgrade

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Frequent connection issues
- ⏳ Significant audio delay/lag
- 🔌 Difficulty connecting
- 📉 Unstable performance
- 🔇 Audio cuts out periodically

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes automatically
- App locks up and won't disconnect
- No sound after connecting
- Blue screen with logo, no sound
- Keeps cutting in and out

**Requested features**

- Real-time audio
- Stereo audio for hearing aids
- Ability to check number of connected users
- Improved instructions for use


### Cinewav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinewav/id1481585422)

Experience movies in a unique way by syncing your phone's audio with a public screening. Watch visuals on a big screen while enjoying synchronized sound directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Sync movie audio to public screens, Watch visuals on a large display, Listen via personal smartphone, Audio-visual synchronization, Download specific event audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ListenWIFI free?

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

### Is Cinewav free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ListenWIFI or Cinewav?

ListenWIFI is rated higher. ListenWIFI averages 4.1 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Cinewav averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ListenWIFI or Cinewav have ads?

Neither ListenWIFI nor Cinewav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ListenWIFI or Cinewav?

ListenWIFI ships an update every 4 months, and Cinewav monthly. Most recently, ListenWIFI was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cinewav on October 14, 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.*