Comparison

Yamd vs SocialSound Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Yamd

Features
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Remote control app for MPD server. Connect to your Music Player Daemon server and control the playback from convenience of your phone or tablet. App includes: - Full library and library search - Filesystem browser - Queue management and playback settings - Playlist management (creating, editing, deletion) - Artist and cover art fetching from Discogs and Last.fm databases - Basic output settings (on/off) This is only a remote control app and not a music player. There's currently no options to stream music directly to your device.

About

SocialSound Pulse

Stay updated on your favorite artists with news, new music releases, and upcoming concert information. Connect your music library to automatically track artists and receive personalized alerts for shows and new music. Enjoy a private experience with no accounts or third-party analytics.

Highlights
  • Artist news feed
  • New release tracking
  • Concert alerts
  • Artist bio and social links
  • Music service integration
  • Push notifications
Features
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SocialSound Pulse is the companion for music fans. News, new releases, tours, and festivals — for every artist you actually listen to. FEATURES - Feed: artist news rolled up across press sources - Releases: new albums, EPs, and singles as they drop - Tours: see which of your artists are on the road, with dates near you and ticket links — plus the full bill: every supporting act, each with a bio, so you know exactly who you're seeing before the headliner takes the stage - Festivals: browse festival lineups and spot the ones stacked with your artists - Artist Detail: bio, social links, recent news, upcoming shows and setlists - Manage Artists: pull from your Apple Music library or add manually PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Optional. Opt in for a once-daily digest of upcoming shows and new releases from the artists you track. MUSIC SERVICES Works with Apple Music (full feature set). The built-in share extension also resolves songs across Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music so you can share with anyone. PREMIUM SocialSound Pulse is free, supported by ads. Go ad-free and unlock more: - Plus — removes ads, unlimited tracked artists, concert alerts, smart sharing, and the Playlist Generator (build a playlist from your recent listening and send it straight to Apple Music, Spotify, or YouTube Music). 7-day free trial, then $2.99/month or $14.99/year. - Lifetime — a one-time purchase: everything in Plus, forever, with no subscription. - Remove Ads — a one-time purchase that hides all ads. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in Apple Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. PRIVACY No account required. The free version shows ads via Google AdMob, which may use your device's advertising identifier (you'll be asked for permission first). Beyond ads we run no third-party analytics — just a random install ID for aggregate counts. Your library data stays on your device. Made by Impostor Software LLC. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://socialsoundapp.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Yamd4 screens
SocialSound Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yamd at none against SocialSound Pulse's 4. Yamd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). SocialSound Pulse's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 21 months). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. SocialSound Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Yamd asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yamd ships an update every 21 months, SocialSound Pulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Yamd versus SocialSound Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYamdSocialSound Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander RogachevImpostor Software

In-app purchases

None

Yamd

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SocialSound Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • SocialSound Pulse Plus7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SocialSound Pulse Plus7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Yamd free?
Yamd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SocialSound Pulse free?
SocialSound Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yamd or SocialSound Pulse have ads?
SocialSound Pulse shows ads; Yamd does not.
Which is updated more often, Yamd or SocialSound Pulse?
Yamd ships an update every 21 months, and SocialSound Pulse every 4 days. Most recently, Yamd was updated on November 3, 2026 and SocialSound Pulse on October 31, 2026.

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