# StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio vs BluRemote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio | BluRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[3.7 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streammagic-by-cambridge-audio/id1466770276/reviews)** | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **48.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 57 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audio Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/323403466) | [Christoph Goldner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657379305) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### BluRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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