Streamlets vs MiniChords
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Streamlets
Listen to over 50,000 global radio stations directly from your smartwatch, even without your phone. Browse by country or genre, save favorites, and enjoy background playback, including during workouts.
- Standalone streaming on watch
- 50,000+ global radio stations
- Search by country, genre, or name
- Save favorite stations
- Background playback
- Workout app integration
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A standalone radio streaming watch with over 6 years of active development. The first and original radio watch app that plays through the watch speaker. Leave your phone at home and browse over 50,000 radio stations from around the world to stream directly on your Apple Watch. * Search for Radio Stations directly on your Apple Watch * Stream live broadcasts over wi-fi or cellular* * Play live streams when you have AirPods or compatible Bluetooth headphones/speaker connected or through the Watch speaker. * Save your favourite stations for easier access. * Browse live radio streams by country or genre/tag or search by the stations name. * Live widget integrations for now playing, favourites and recents. * See popular stations in your country * Runs in the background and integrates with the built in Workouts App. This App uses the superb Community Radio Browser service. If you don't see your favourite radio station in the App, then you can add it at http://www.radio-browser.info. Note: Streaming over cellular when not connected to your phone requires a cellular Apple Watch with an active data plan. For support or feature requests, please visit https://carmody.me
MiniChords
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Unlock the world of guitar chords, right on your Apple Watch! ChordWrist puts a comprehensive library of guitar chords at your fingertips (literally), allowing you to explore, learn, and practice anywhere, anytime. Whether you’re a beginner just getting started or an experienced guitarist looking for quick chord references, ChordWrist is the perfect companion for your musical journey
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MiniChords at Free against Streamlets's $1.99. MiniChords also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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
MiniChords is free to download; Streamlets costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Streamlets | MiniChords |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (122 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 122 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Carmody | WeAnd Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Streamlets
Reported bugs
2 issues- Disappearing/missing favorite stations
- Inability to re-download app after watch reset
Requested features
4 requests- Add timer to automatically stop radio playback
- Ability to play through Bluetooth headphones/speakers
- Option to create custom station playlists
- Add complication for quick access from watch face
MiniChords
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Streamlets
No in-app purchases
MiniChords
No in-app purchases
