# Dirac Live vs StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

The clearest difference is rating: StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio at 3.7 against Dirac Live's 1.8. StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 14%) and ratings volume (207 vs 24). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio has 207 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Dirac Live's written reviews are positive against 36% of StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dirac Live | StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirac-live/id1439901949/reviews) | **[3.7 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streammagic-by-cambridge-audio/id1466770276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **207** |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **35.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 143 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dirac Research AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/547650819) | [Audio Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/323403466) |

## What reviewers say

### Dirac Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirac-live/id1439901949)

This app digitally corrects your room's acoustics to improve sound quality. It addresses timing issues and reflections that affect audio clarity, localization, and bass response. Offers a tailored target curve and simplified calibration for a better listening experience.

**Highlights:** Digital room acoustics correction, Improves sound localization, Enhances clarity and intelligibility, Deeper, tighter bass response, Tailored target curve algorithm, Simplified calibration process

**In-app purchases:** none


### StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streammagic-by-cambridge-audio/id1466770276)

Control your Cambridge Audio streaming devices with this app. Access your music libraries, manage playlists, and tune into internet radio. Effortlessly control multiple devices, adjust volume, and configure your player settings for a personalized audio experience.

**Highlights:** Control Cambridge Audio streaming products, Access digital music libraries (USB, network, TIDAL, Qobuz), Build music queues from multiple sources, Manage multiple devices and control volume/sources, Browse, search, and save internet radio stations, Configure device settings (rename, volume limits, standby)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good integration with streaming services
- 👍 Substantial UI improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app and hardware
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 🐛 Clunky user interface
- 🐛 Inability to find or connect to devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Unable to log in or connect to streaming services
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Inability to find or browse music library
- Volume control issues

**Requested features**

- Add playlists and playlist management
- Improve Qobuz integration and functionality
- Add support for more music services (e.g. Amazon Music)
- Improve search and browsing capabilities
- Provide better status and error reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dirac Live free?

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

### Is StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio free?

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dirac Live or StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio?

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio is rated higher. Dirac Live averages 1.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio averages 3.7 from 207 ratings.

### Do Dirac Live or StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio have ads?

Neither Dirac Live nor StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dirac Live or StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio?

Dirac Live ships an update every 2 months, and StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio every 2 months. Most recently, Dirac Live was updated on September 20, 2026 and StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio on September 28, 2026.

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