Comparison

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio vs BluRemote

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

Head to head
About

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

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
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The StreamMagic app is the ultimate in control for your Cambridge Audio Streaming products. Compatible with EXN100, CXN100, MXN10, AXN10, Evo 75/150/One, CXN (v2), Edge NQ, CXN, CXR120/200*, 851N and StreamMagic 6v2 the StreamMagic app gives you fast access to devices, playlists and internet radio. YOUR MUSIC AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Access the music in your digital library on USB, network drives or even your TIDAL or Qobuz accounts. Build queues from multiple sources. FULL CONTROL OF MULTIPLE DEVICES Whether you own one or more than one Cambridge Audio network player, StreamMagic handles multiple devices with ease. Change volume and select sources all over the home. THE BEST OF INTERNET RADIO From stations on your doorstep to those on the other side of the world, browse, search and save functionality makes finding and playing your favourite programmes and genres fast and simple. CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE Set-up your network player the way you like it. Rename, set volume limits, change standby modes and much more. Some features may vary by product. Contact us for details. *zone 2 not supported

About

BluRemote

Control your BluOS-enabled music players with a faster, cleaner interface. Enjoy immediate access to presets, playlists, and playback controls, with interactive widgets and Siri command support for seamless automation.

Highlights
  • BluOS player control
  • Preset and playlist access
  • Playback and volume control
  • Interactive widgets
  • Siri commands and automation
  • Landscape support
Features
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BluRemote is a quick and easy-to-use controller for BluOS-based music players – compatible with Bluesound, NAD, DALI and other brands! It is an alternative to the official BluOS controller app, providing better usability, native app performance and several nice integrations into the Apple ecosystem. Features: - Quickly access all presets - Browse radio stations - Switch audio sources - Playback and volume control - Player search and grouping - Fast player switching - Now playing and play queue - Interactive widgets - Shortcuts and automation Next features on the roadmap: - Browse your local music library - Browse music streaming services The app plays nicely with your iPhone and iPad: - Portrait and landscape orientation - Dark and light appearance - Dynamic text size - Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy widgets - App Shortcuts and Siri commands Your purchase includes the app for iPhone, iPad und Mac. No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions, no nonsense. Buy once – get all upcoming features for free and use it on all your devices. Made in Berlin, Germany – by an independent developer. By buying this app, you support the independent app development. Thank you! Terms: https://goeldner.ch/terms Privacy: https://goeldner.ch/privacy Support: https://goeldner.ch/support Please note that the initial setup of your player, OS-updates and other settings still have to be done using the official BluOS Controller app. BluOS is a trademark of Lenbrook Industries Limited, a member of the Lenbrook Group of Companies. The BluRemote app uses the "BluOS Custom Integration API" according to the "API Use Policy" of Lenbrook Industries Limited, but is not endorsed or certified by Lenbrook Industries Limited.

Screenshots

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio4 screens
BluRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio at Free against BluRemote's $3.99. StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio also leads on ratings volume (208 vs 19) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). BluRemote's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 36%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio is free to download; BluRemote costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio against 3.6 for BluRemote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio has 208 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio's written reviews are positive against 48% of BluRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio ships an update every 2 months, BluRemote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio versus BluRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamMagic by Cambridge AudioBluRemote
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.7 (208 ratings) — better3.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews48.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings208 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAudio PartnershipChristoph Goldner

Customer experience

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

All ratings207 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative29.0%
Written reviews399 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative48.6%

BluRemote

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral12.1%
Negative39.4%

Bugs and requests

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

BluRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

No in-app purchases

None

BluRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio free?
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BluRemote free?
BluRemote costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio or BluRemote?
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio is rated higher. StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio averages 3.7 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while BluRemote averages 3.6 from 19 ratings.
Do StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio or BluRemote have ads?
Neither StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio nor BluRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio or BluRemote?
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio ships an update every 2 months, and BluRemote every 5 weeks. Most recently, StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio was updated on October 26, 2026 and BluRemote on October 27, 2026.

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