Comparison

AN vs Rockna Wavedream Reference

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

Head to head
About

AN

Control your Audionet STERN and HUMBOLDT stereo preamplifiers with precision. Adjust volume, select inputs, and manage network settings effortlessly. The app also provides automatic firmware updates for your devices.

Highlights
  • Precise volume control
  • Easy input selection
  • Network configuration
  • Automatic firmware updates
  • Works with Audionet STERN/HUMBOLDT
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The AN-Ultimates App is an application for controlling the Ultimate Series stereo preamplifier Audionet STERN and HUMBOLDT. The application features: - ΓΌber-precise volume control by rotary touch - easy input selection by tap - optimal network configuration - automatic update functions for the firmware of the preamplifier Audionet STERN and HUMBOLDT This application works only with Audionet STERN and HUMBOLDT devices. The Audionet team hopes you enjoy your ultimate listening sessions and looks forward to all constructive comments and suggestions.

About

Rockna Wavedream Reference

Features
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This application allows full remote control of your Rockna Wavedream Reference streaming DAC.

Screenshots

AN2 screens
Rockna Wavedream Reference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rockna Wavedream Reference at every 8 days against AN's every 24 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AN ships an update every 24 months, Rockna Wavedream Reference every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
AN versus Rockna Wavedream Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterANRockna Wavedream Reference
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeraudionet GmbHRockna Electronics SRL

In-app purchases

None

AN

No in-app purchases

None

Rockna Wavedream Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AN free?
AN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rockna Wavedream Reference free?
Rockna Wavedream Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AN or Rockna Wavedream Reference have ads?
Neither AN nor Rockna Wavedream Reference shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AN or Rockna Wavedream Reference?
AN ships an update every 24 months, and Rockna Wavedream Reference every 8 days. Most recently, AN was updated on October 16, 2026 and Rockna Wavedream Reference on October 4, 2026.

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