# JPLAY vs AGD Stream

The clearest difference is rating: AGD Stream at 5.0 against JPLAY's 4.3. AGD Stream also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). JPLAY's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. AGD Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

AGD Stream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, AGD Stream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JPLAY | AGD Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agd-stream/id6502580171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) | [Aavik Acoustics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527315561) |

## What reviewers say

### JPLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457)

This app is a high-fidelity music player designed for audiophiles. It seamlessly integrates streaming services like Qobuz and Tidal with local music files, offering a unified interface for all your audio content. Experience superior sound quality and discover new music through its intuitive design and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Plays Qobuz, Tidal, and local music files, Works with most streamers and network DACs, HQPlayer Control API integration, Dramatically better sound quality, Radio feature for music discovery, Extended playlist management, Artist bios and album reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JPLAY Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |
| JPLAY Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Superior sound quality compared to competitors
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 🔌 Seamless UPnP/DLNA integration
- 📱 Works without requiring a server

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($50/year, $199 lifetime)
- ❌ No monthly subscription option available
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity and playback issues
- 📱 iOS-only application
- 🔄 No cross-device synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks fail to render or play from Tidal
- App crashes on startup with older iOS versions
- Playback stuttering and lag issues
- Renderer in transition errors
- Device discovery failures

**Requested features**

- Monthly subscription option
- Cross-device synchronization for playlists and favorites
- EQ and tone adjustment controls
- DSD file playback support
- Multi-room audio capability


### AGD Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agd-stream/id6502580171)

Control your Aavik Streaming device to play music from various sources. Stream directly from popular services like Tidal and Spotify, or from local storage and cloud services. Manage playlists, set up your device, and enjoy multi-room audio.

**Highlights:** Stream from Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Stream from local servers and NAS, Stream from cloud storage (OneDrive, Dropbox), Control playlists from multiple services, Network audio device setup, Multi-room audio control, Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, vTuner integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JPLAY free?

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

### Is AGD Stream free?

AGD Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JPLAY or AGD Stream?

AGD Stream is rated higher. JPLAY averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while AGD Stream averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do JPLAY or AGD Stream have ads?

Neither JPLAY nor AGD Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JPLAY or AGD Stream?

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, and AGD Stream every 2 months. Most recently, JPLAY was updated on September 25, 2026 and AGD Stream on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*