DS audio vs Libratone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DS audio
Stream your music library from your Synology NAS to your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy offline playback, organize music by various criteria, create and share playlists, and even rate your tracks. It can also function as a remote control for streaming to home stereo speakers.
- Stream music from Synology NAS
- Offline music playback
- Browse by albums, artists, genres
- Create and share playlists
- Rate music tracks
- Remote control for home speakers
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**You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running the Audio Station 6.5.0 package to get the complete set of features** DS audio allows you to stream music stored on your DiskStation with an iPhone/iPad wherever an Internet connection is available. Better yet, with the offline mode you can listen to songs stored in the device’s local memory for when no network connection is available. You can browse music by albums, artists, folders or genres, create your own playlists or share them with your friends, and even rate your music! And if you have dedicated stereo speakers at home, DS audio can also become a remote control to stream music to them. Find all detailed features about the app on our website: www.synology.com > NAS > DSM 7.1 > Apps > Mobile Apps > Software Specs https://www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/7.1/software_spec/video_station#affiliated_utility__ds_video_mobile__feature
Libratone
Easily set up and manage wireless speakers for a personalized audio experience. Stream music throughout your home, create multi-room soundscapes, or enjoy local sound on the go. Control your music and save favorite radio stations.
- Speaker setup (WiFi/BT)
- Multi-room audio (SoundSpace Link)
- 360 FullRoom Sound
- Local soundspaces (BT+1)
- Internet radio station saving
- Music control
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Create SoundSpaces with Libratone wireless speakers Libratone speakers play your way – move, link, and enjoy the music you love. The Libratone App is required to setup and connect new Wifi or BT speakers, and manage the Classic range – Zipp Classic, Live, Lounge, Loop and Diva. CONNECT Simply connect your speaker to WiFi or BT in seconds. Choose the perfect audio setup to match the dynamics of your room and the position of your speaker. Save 5 favourite internet radio stations for each speaker. COMBINE Use SoundSpaceTM Link to play the same music across your home, or stream different sound to different spaces. Fill your home with 360 FullRoomTM Sound. Bring your speakers with you and use the BT+1 feature to create local soundspaces anywhere on the go. CONTROL Take charge of your music with the new Libratone speakers and App - it’s simple, fun and free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DS audio at 2.8 against Libratone's 2.2. DS audio also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 16%) and device support (4 vs 2). Libratone's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DS audio holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 206 and 193 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of DS audio's written reviews are positive against 16% of Libratone's.
DS audio ships an update every 3 months, Libratone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS audio | Libratone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (206 ratings) — better | 2.2 (193 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews — better | 15.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 206 — better | 193 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 250 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Little Bird Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
DS audio
Libratone
User reviews
DS audio
From 206 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Streaming music from NAS
- 👍 Allows offline playback
- 💡 Integrates with home audio systems
- 👍 Provides access to entire music library
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and login issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and skipping songs
- 🐛 Outdated and cluttered user interface
Libratone
From 193 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great sound quality
- 🚀 Speakers work well when connected
- 💡 Useful features like stereo pairing
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Forced to login/create account
- 🔋 Battery level indicator inaccurate
- 🔍 Difficult to set up and configure
Bugs and requests
DS audio
Reported bugs
4 issues- App randomly closes or stops playing
- Fails to remember playback position
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Issues with downloading and caching music
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for Dolby Atmos and surround sound
- Implement gapless playback
- Improve playlist management and editing
- Add search and sorting functionality
- Provide better integration with CarPlay and Chromecast
Libratone
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently crashes or fails to detect speakers
- Speakers randomly disconnect or lose WiFi connection
- Issues with firmware updates and compatibility
Requested features
4 requests- Add custom EQ settings
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Restore battery percentage display
- Allow speaker control without app
In-app purchases
DS audio
No in-app purchases
Libratone
No in-app purchases
