# Broadcasts vs SDS / Speaker Design Suite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SDS / Speaker Design Suite at 100% against Broadcasts's 75%. SDS / Speaker Design Suite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Broadcasts's advantage is ratings volume (972 vs 1) and device support (6 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Broadcasts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SDS / Speaker Design Suite sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SDS / Speaker Design Suite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadcasts has 972 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Broadcasts's written reviews are positive against 100% of SDS / Speaker Design Suite's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadcasts | SDS / Speaker Design Suite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (972 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcasts/id1469995354/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sds-speaker-design-suite/id6788087317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **972** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) | [BENNETT EXTON MEIER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788087319) |

## What reviewers say

### Broadcasts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcasts/id1469995354)

Stream internet radio stations from around the world with an intuitive, single-purpose application. Enjoy beautiful artwork, metadata, and cross-device syncing. Offers a free tier with a limited library or a full version for unlimited stations and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Global internet radio streaming, Unlimited station library (full version), Station artwork and metadata display, Shazam integration for metadata, iCloud library syncing, CarPlay support, Apple Watch and Apple TV playback

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Broadcasts (One Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Broadcasts (One Year) | $11.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features (Legacy) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, efficient, and reliable
- 🔒 Privacy-focused with no data tracking
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 👍 Customizable station icons and collections
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional streaming issues and crashes
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery features
- 🔍 Lack of genre-based browsing
- 🔍 Difficult to add non-listed stations

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Playback issues on CarPlay and macOS
- Inconsistent behavior when changing stations

**Requested features**

- Improved global station search
- Genre-based station browsing
- Easier custom station addition
- Airplay and Siri integration
- Sleep timer and alarm clock functionality


### SDS / Speaker Design Suite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sds-speaker-design-suite/id6788087317)

This mobile app acts as a companion for loudspeaker design and measurement. It allows users to perform guided measurements, view saved data, and access audio resources. It also manages account activity and purchases across devices.

**Highlights:** Guided loudspeaker measurements, View saved frequency-response data, Account activity management, Access audio resources, Manage subscriptions and purchases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MW Speaker Design Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Transmission Line Builder | $24.99 | one-time |
| Custom Horn and Waveguide Builder | $24.99 | one-time |
| Heritage Front-Loaded Horn Builder | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadcasts free?

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

### Is SDS / Speaker Design Suite free?

SDS / Speaker Design Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Broadcasts or SDS / Speaker Design Suite?

SDS / Speaker Design Suite is rated higher. Broadcasts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 972 ratings, while SDS / Speaker Design Suite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Broadcasts or SDS / Speaker Design Suite have ads?

Neither Broadcasts nor SDS / Speaker Design Suite shows ads.

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