Comparison

DS vs Audiorr

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

Head to head
About

DS

Manage your music server directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, connect speakers to your wireless network, and check for firmware updates to access the latest features. Ensure your device is updated for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Control music server from phone
  • Adjust output volume
  • Connect speaker to wireless network
  • Check for new firmware
  • Update to newest features
Features
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Control your music server from your phone. This app will allow you to adjust output volume. It will help you to put the speaker on your wireless network. No more need to look for Ethernet cables. You can also use this app to check for new firmware and stay updated with the newest features. If you have an old firmware version, especially after you did a factory reset you have to update the firmware for the app to work properly. In order to do a firmware update 1. make sure you connect the device to an ethernet internet connection 2. Use the app to connect to the device and go to the about page 3. Click firmware update, the message will say there was a problem checking for update then tap yes to update firmware anyway

About

Audiorr

Features
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Audiorr is a modern streaming client for your self-hosted music server, putting your personal library back in your hands. Connect to your own Navidrome server and enjoy your music with a fast, clean, and beautifully designed interface. Features - Stream your personal music library from anywhere - Browse and search artists, albums, and playlists - Star your favorite songs and find them in your Favorites playlist - Create and manage playlists right from the app - Download songs, albums, and playlists for offline listening - Configurable crossfade between songs - Synced lyrics from your music's embedded tags - ReplayGain volume normalization - Background playback and CarPlay support - Light and dark themes, in English and Spanish Privacy-first Audiorr does not provide any content or media. The app connects to user-owned, self-hosted Navidrome servers. Users are responsible for the content they access and must have the appropriate rights. No ads. No third-party tracking. Your music stays on your server — and so does your listening data. Built for ownership Audiorr is a personal alternative to traditional streaming platforms. Your server, your library, your rules.

Screenshots

DS4 screens
Audiorr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Audiorr at fortnightly against DS's every 5 months. DS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

DS ships an update every 5 months, Audiorr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DS versus Audiorr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSAudiorr
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperELAC Americas Inc.CONSULTORÍA INFORMÁTICA I TELEFONÍA DE REUS ASSOCIATS, S.L.

In-app purchases

None

DS

No in-app purchases

None

Audiorr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DS free?
DS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audiorr free?
Audiorr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DS or Audiorr have ads?
Neither DS nor Audiorr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DS or Audiorr?
DS ships an update every 5 months, and Audiorr fortnightly. Most recently, DS was updated on October 22, 2026 and Audiorr on October 5, 2026.

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