Comparison

ListenWIFI vs PubMeet

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

Head to head
About

ListenWIFI

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
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The ListenWIFI app delivers live venue audio over Wi-Fi to smart devices in venues equipped with ListenWIFI or Listen EVERYWHERE* systems. ListenWIFI is the most advanced Wi-Fi audio streaming product on the market—experience real-time audio for assistive listening, live event audio, and silent screens with ultra-low latency technology. ListenWIFI benefits: • Stream live audio to your smart device • Use your preferred headphones, neck loop, or hearing aids • Industry-best low latency to minimize lip sync issues • Automated channel connection as you move throughout a venue with ListenWIFI location beacons installed • In-app QR code for channel connection at venues where QR codes are posted • Seamless language selection when multiple languages are available ListenWIFI is easy to use, simply: 1) Download the app 2) Connect to the venue’s Wi-Fi network** 3) Open the app and listen Note: We recommend using wired headphones or neck loops to avoid audio delay from Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled products. *Listen EVERYWHERE, the prior version of ListenWIFI, remains fully compatible with the ListenWIFI app. ** You must be connected to the venue’s Wi-Fi network where the ListenWIFI, or Listen EVERYWHERE, system is installed to stream audio. Listen Technologies creates innovative solutions for assistive listening and communication technologies; for more information, visit www.listentech.com.

About

PubMeet

Discover nearby bars and pubs showing live sports events for your favorite teams. Connect with fellow fans and find the best game-day atmosphere, complete with real-time crowd updates and exclusive venue promotions.

Highlights
  • Find bars showing your game
  • Real-time crowd updates
  • Follow favorite teams
  • Discover game-day atmosphere
  • Exclusive promotions and specials
  • Connect with fans
Features
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PubMeet – Find Your Crowd, Watch Together Never watch the big game alone again. PubMeet helps sports fans discover the best bars and pubs showing their favorite teams live. Whether you're cheering for football, cricket, basketball, UFC, Formula 1, or any major sporting event, PubMeet connects you with the right crowd and the perfect venue nearby. Choose your team, find a bar, and join fans who share your passion. Features - Find Bars Showing Your Game - Quickly discover nearby sports bars and pubs streaming your team’s match live. - Real-Time Crowd Updates - See which venues are buzzing with fans before you arrive using live activity and check-ins. - Follow Your Favorite Teams - Select your teams and get personalized recommendations for where to watch. - Discover the Best Game-Day Atmosphere - From packed fan hubs to chill local pubs, PubMeet helps you find the perfect vibe for every match. - Exclusive Promotions & Specials - Access special offers, events, and game-day deals from partner venues. - Built for Sports Fans Whether you’re traveling, new to the city, or just looking for the best atmosphere, PubMeet makes game day social again. Why PubMeet? - Find sports bars instantly - Watch games with real fans - Discover nearby venues - Live crowd insights - Easy and fast experience - Free to use Download PubMeet and never miss the atmosphere of game day again.

Screenshots

ListenWIFI4 screens
PubMeet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PubMeet at 5.0 against ListenWIFI's 4.1. PubMeet also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). ListenWIFI's advantage is ratings volume (260 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

PubMeet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ListenWIFI has 260 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListenWIFI ships an update every 4 months, PubMeet every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ListenWIFI versus PubMeet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListenWIFIPubMeet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (260 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings260 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperListen Technologies CorporationMatthew Kurtz

Customer experience

ListenWIFI

All ratings254 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative48.6%

PubMeet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ListenWIFI

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • 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
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  • Lagging audio
  • Audio description problems
  • Drops connection often
  • Sound delayed compared to live speaker
  • Audio volume not loud enough
  • Echo effect between live mic and headphones
  • Choppy audio periodically
  • New connection issue after certain load
  • Audio keeps shutting off
  • Not connecting with accessibility mode/VoiceOver on

Requested features

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

PubMeet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ListenWIFI

No in-app purchases

None

PubMeet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ListenWIFI free?
ListenWIFI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PubMeet free?
PubMeet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ListenWIFI or PubMeet?
PubMeet is rated higher. ListenWIFI averages 4.1 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while PubMeet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ListenWIFI or PubMeet have ads?
Neither ListenWIFI nor PubMeet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ListenWIFI or PubMeet?
ListenWIFI ships an update every 4 months, and PubMeet every 10 days. Most recently, ListenWIFI was updated on October 29, 2026 and PubMeet on October 24, 2026.

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