# Lyd vs WatchCloud

The clearest difference is price: Lyd at Free against WatchCloud's $3.99. Lyd also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (86% vs 57%). WatchCloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Lyd is free to download; WatchCloud costs $3.99 up front. Lyd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. WatchCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lyd holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyd has 355 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Lyd's written reviews are positive against 57% of WatchCloud's.

Lyd ships an update every 10 days, WatchCloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lyd | WatchCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyd-sonos-control-and-widgets/id1451243766/reviews)** | [3.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchcloud-soundcloud-player/id6466678799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **355** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 56.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 80 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [App Lane OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671488060) | [Ryan Forsyth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486027180) |

## What reviewers say

### Lyd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyd-sonos-control-and-widgets/id1451243766)

Control your Sonos system directly from your iPhone's Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Apple Watch. Enjoy instant playback control, volume adjustments, and speaker management without needing to open the main app or unlock your device.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Dynamic Island Live Activities, Apple Watch remote, Group/ungroup speakers, Sleep timers, Shortcuts and automation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly tip | $2.99 | per year |
| One-time tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-time support | $1.99 | one-time |
| One-time Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| One-time Support | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless Sonos control
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 💡 Convenient Apple Watch integration
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery
- 🔒 Requires Sonos account login

**Reported bugs**

- App sometimes loses connection to Sonos
- Complication disappears after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to control volume directly from the app
- Support for more Sonos features like creating playlists
- Interactive widgets for iPhone


### WatchCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchcloud-soundcloud-player/id6466678799)

Listen to your SoundCloud music directly on your Apple Watch, leaving your phone behind. Stream tracks, playlists, and artists over Wi-Fi or cellular. Control playback with intuitive watch gestures and customize your experience.

**Highlights:** Listen to liked tracks and playlists, Search for music, Explore artists, Playback controls, Digital Crown scrubbing, Watch face complications

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy account linking and login (when working)
- 🎵 Access SoundCloud library without phone
- ⚡ Responsive developer support
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive UI design
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Severe battery drain (100% to 0% in 15 minutes)
- 🔐 Login issues with CAPTCHA not visible on watch
- ⏸️ Music pauses or stops unexpectedly
- 🔌 Requires constant connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Shuffle feature crashes app
- App closes unexpectedly during playback
- CAPTCHA checkbox invisible on watch screen
- Music stops after few minutes on long tracks
- Loading spinner appears indefinitely

**Requested features**

- Track scrubbing/seeking functionality
- Autoplay for next song
- Repeat/loop single track option
- Shuffle mode improvements
- Music download capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lyd free?

Lyd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WatchCloud free?

WatchCloud costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lyd or WatchCloud?

Lyd is rated higher. Lyd averages 4.4 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while WatchCloud averages 3.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do Lyd or WatchCloud have ads?

Neither Lyd nor WatchCloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lyd or WatchCloud?

Lyd ships an update every 10 days, and WatchCloud every 2 months. Most recently, Lyd was updated on November 2, 2026 and WatchCloud on November 4, 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.*