# SqueezePad vs Volumio

SqueezePad and Volumio both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of SqueezePad's written reviews are positive against 34% of Volumio's. SqueezePad also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). Volumio's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Volumio is free to download; SqueezePad costs $4.99 up front. SqueezePad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Volumio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SqueezePad against 4.6 for Volumio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volumio has 121 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of SqueezePad's written reviews are positive against 34% of Volumio's.

SqueezePad ships an update every 5 weeks, Volumio every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SqueezePad | Volumio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squeezepad/id380003002/reviews)** | [4.6 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volumio/id1268256519/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **121** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Hansel Solutions UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/380003008) | [Volumio Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268256518) |

## What reviewers say

### SqueezePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squeezepad/id380003002)

Control your Logitech Squeezebox with a fast and intuitive interface on your iPad. An optional upgrade allows you to stream music directly to your device, turning it into a standalone player. Enjoy gapless playback and synchronized audio for a seamless listening experience.

**Highlights:** Instant player selection, Cached menus and album art, Preloaded playlist, Drag and drop playlist reordering, Screensaver mode with large cover art, Music streaming to iPad, Gapless playback and synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SqueezePad Playback | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive performance
- 💡 Excellent integration with Squeezebox ecosystem
- 🔍 Useful information lookup features (e.g. Wikipedia)
- 🔧 Reliable and trouble-free operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Landscape-mode only (no portrait support)
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption when used as a player

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with some users
- Playback problems with certain audio formats

**Requested features**

- Add portrait mode support
- Improve performance for very large music libraries
- Integrate more closely with Squeezebox server settings


### Volumio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volumio/id1268256519)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Fast connection to Volumio instances
- 💡 Integrated with Qobuz and other services
- 👍 Elegant and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🐛 Buggy behavior, especially when switching apps
- 🐛 Unreliable device discovery and connection
- 🐛 Slow performance and lagging issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SqueezePad free?

SqueezePad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Volumio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SqueezePad or Volumio?

SqueezePad is rated higher. SqueezePad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Volumio averages 4.6 from 121 ratings.

### Do SqueezePad or Volumio have ads?

Neither SqueezePad nor Volumio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SqueezePad or Volumio?

SqueezePad ships an update every 5 weeks, and Volumio every 9 days. Most recently, SqueezePad was updated on October 2, 2026 and Volumio on October 11, 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.*