Surrounding vs Dolby.io Interactive Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Surrounding
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Surrounding is an interactive musical event where a crowd of participants uses Bluetooth speakers to create an epic surround sound experience. The Surrounding app synchronizes playback of several unique, but coordinated, music tracks and enables participants to add their own sounds to the mix. Surrounding is a one-of-a-kind musical experience both for participants and those who encounter the performance.
Dolby.io Interactive Player
Experience real-time multiview streaming with multiple simultaneous video and audio feeds. Users can dynamically switch between streams and choose their preferred audio, enhancing live event engagement without compromising quality or introducing delay.
- View multiple streams simultaneously
- Sub-500ms latency
- Dynamic layout selection (list/grid)
- Choose audio stream settings
- Tap to expand streams
- View streaming statistics
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Engage users with a multiview real-time streaming experience. With the Dolby.io Interactive Player app, your streaming viewers can simultaneously view multiple WebRTC streams at once and swap between each stream โ without added delay or sacrificing quality. Not only can your users watch a produced feed, you can also provide additional camera views (such as point-of-view, closeups, or views from different perspectives) to bring users into the action. Your viewers also have access to multiple audio feeds to choose from, such as multi-language or commentary tracks. The Dolby.io Interactive Player is perfect for live in-venue experiences, live sports, stadium events, and more. Download the app and experience a demo stream, or get started creating your own multiview streaming experience in the Dolby.io Streaming Dashboard. Features include: * View multiple streams in real-time, with sub-500ms latency * Choose your layout dynamically (list or grid view) * Choose your audio stream settings * Tap to expand streams * View streaming statistics
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Surrounding at every 2 weeks against Dolby.io Interactive Player's every 6 weeks. Surrounding also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Surrounding ships an update every 2 weeks, Dolby.io Interactive Player every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surrounding | Dolby.io Interactive Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Improv Everywhere Productions, Inc. | Dolby Laboratories |
In-app purchases
Surrounding
No in-app purchases
Dolby.io Interactive Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
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