Comparison

n vs Volumio

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

Head to head
About

n

Control your Naim music server and player from your device. Browse your entire music collection, build playlists, edit metadata, and explore your library with ease. Enjoy a liberated listening experience with comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Build and edit playlists
  • Explore library by metadata
  • Edit metadata
  • Browse internet radio
  • Fast browsing with cached data
Features
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Put your entire music collection at your fingertips with the n-Serve remote control app. For use with Naim’s hard disk player/servers, HDX and UnitiServe, and NaimNet music servers NS01, NS02 and NS03, n-Serve liberates your listening experience, allowing you to browse and listen in comfort. GET THE MOST FROM YOUR MUSIC The n-Serve app has been designed from the ground up by Naim’s team of software engineers to be convenient and easy to use whilst offering comprehensive control of Naim server products. Explore and fully appreciate your music with the following controls: •Build and edit playlists •Explore library by following extended metadata links (e.g. tapping on a performer for a given album shows all the music that performer was involved with) •Edit metadata •Browse internet radio stations and save presets •Super fast browsing experience thanks to locally cached music library data Additional Requirements: A Naim HDX, UnitiServe, NS01, NS02 or NS03 running Version 1.5 software or above connected to your home network.

About

Volumio

This app unifies your entire music collection and streaming services into a single, intuitive interface. Easily control playback across multiple rooms, personalize your listening experience, and manage your music ecosystem with simple setup.

Highlights
  • Unified music access
  • Favorite track access
  • Cross-streaming service integration
  • Multi-room audio control
  • Personalized listening settings
  • Easy hardware setup
Features
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ALL YOUR MUSIC. ONE APP. With the Volumio App you’ll access your entire music ecosystem and settings in one place — so you can master your listening experience with ease. ONE TAP TO ACCESS YOUR FAVORITES The home screen gives you immediate access to your favourite tracks, newly added music and controls. Jump back to what you were listening to, explore new music and fill your home with sound. STREAMING MADE SIMPLE Browse, search and play from your local collection and from your favourite streaming services — all within one app. No need to switch between multiple apps. CONTROL EVERY ROOM IN YOUR HOME Play different music in each room, or the same everywhere. With the Volumio App you can control all your Volumio devices from any room in your home. PERSONALISED LISTENING Save artists, albums, playlists and stations to your Volumio Favorites. Optimise your system for your space. Adjust settings to match your taste and listening environment. EASY SETUP & GROWTH Volumio software detects your hardware and gets you listening quickly. Whether you're using a Raspberry Pi, PC, streamer or other device — set up in minutes and grow into a full multi-room system. EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF VOLUMIO Upgrade to Volumio Premium to unlock advanced features: multi-room sync, native streaming integrations (TIDAL, Qobuz), AI-powered search and remote access.

Screenshots

n4 screens
Volumio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Volumio at 4.7 against n's 3.4. Volumio also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (140 vs 5). n's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (48% vs 34%). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Volumio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volumio has 140 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of n's written reviews are positive against 34% of Volumio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n ships an update every 3 months, Volumio every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
n versus Volumio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternVolumio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.7 (140 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews — better34.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB69 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNaim Audio LtdVolumio Srl

Customer experience

n

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative31.0%

Volumio

All ratings123 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative56.5%

Bugs and requests

n

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Volumio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or goes into a white screen
  • Loses connection to Volumio devices
  • Fails to find or connect to Volumio devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Alphabetical jump menu for large music collections
  • Automatic music library updates
  • Ability to create playlists and manage music
  • Equalizer and advanced audio controls

In-app purchases

None

n

No in-app purchases

None

Volumio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is n free?
n is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Volumio free?
Volumio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, n or Volumio?
Volumio is rated higher. n averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Volumio averages 4.7 from 140 ratings.
Do n or Volumio have ads?
Neither n nor Volumio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, n or Volumio?
n ships an update every 3 months, and Volumio every 9 days. Most recently, n was updated on November 1, 2026 and Volumio on November 3, 2026.

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