Comparison

TuneLink vs BlueMe Player

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

Head to head
About

TuneLink

This app enhances your in-car audio experience by wirelessly streaming music from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to your car's stereo system. It offers convenient app control, an FM transmitter option, and direct connection capabilities for high-quality sound.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth streaming
  • FM transmitter with noise elimination
  • Direct audio connection to car stereo
  • App control for music and FM transmitter
  • Speedtune for finding best FM frequencies
  • Fast charging for iOS devices
Features
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The TuneLink accessory from New Potato provides the true Bluetooth-based in-car audio solution for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users. The TuneLink app works with the TuneLink accessory to provide users with the highest quality, most comprehensive in-car audio solution available. NOTE: The TuneLink application is designed to work with the TuneLink hardware accessory. For information on where to get the TuneLink accessory, please visit www.newpotatotech.com The TuneLink device connects to your car’s 12V outlet to provide: -Convenient App Control – Control the FM transmitter option from the free TuneLink app. All your music controls, one convenient touch screen interface. -Wireless Bluetooth link – Keep the music playing and keep your device with you. Stay in the action, and play music wirelessly from over 30 feet from the TuneLink device. -FM Transmitter Option – Transmit music via FM through your car speakers. New Potato’s innovative ground loop noise elimination technology ensures clarity of sound. -Direct connect – Connect TuneLink directly to your car stereo via line out. Keep your device with you and keep the music playing through your car’s stereo system. -Fast charger – Connect to TuneLink using your charge/sync cable to quickly charge your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. App features: -Access all your music controls from one convenient app screen -Speedtune: Scan open frequencies and locate the station that provides the highest quality playback based on your location using GPS functionality. -Station Favorites: Locate and save stations to your favorites for quick access at a later date. Created for you by the in-car audio accessory experts, TuneLink delivers the best performance of any wireless audio interface on the market without the usual hassles of traditional solutions such as clunky docks, cabled solutions, or poor performing dongle based FM transmitters. All Features: - Bluetooth - Stereo Audio receiver - Works over 30 feet from player - Data link enabled for app control - Auto-pairing - no passcode needed to connect to your device - Auto Reconnect - When you start your car TuneLink seeks out your device, reconnects and plays your music - Link multiple players - Best-of-class performance - direct audio output - 3.5mm stereo phono jack - Line-level audio output - Compatible with all car sound direct inputs - FM transmitter - 88.1 107.9 MHz (USA) - European and Asia Pacific Modes - Stereo / Mono operation - RDS Enabled - Pass device and track information to the car radio display if RDS is supported - Speedtune - Uses GPS to find the best open FM station to transmit on with a single tap. - advanced features: - Simply plug the unit into your accessory power socket and you are ready to go - TuneLink is controlled using our FREE TuneLink app downloaded from the iTunes App store - Link to your car s audio system from over 30 feet away - "TuneLink" share mode plays tracks from all connected devices! Multiple devices can link to the TuneLink interface simultaneously and take turns playing tracks over the link - TuneLink Application: - Control the tunelink audio Link - Control the FM transmitter - Find the best FM station to use for your current location - Add/Remove stations from your favorites list with one tap - Easy touch screen interface - TuneLink Share feature - fast charge USB port - 5 VDC, 2.1A output - Fault tolerant, internally fused - "Humbuster" ground loop eliminator removes engine and vehicle electrical noise that affects about 40% of automobile direct aux inputs when charging your device. For more information, please visit www.newpotatotech.com or contact support@newpotatotech.com

About

BlueMe Player

Stream music wirelessly from your iPhone to your car's Blue&Me system without cables. The free version accesses your media library, while an optional premium add-on enables streaming from popular apps like Spotify and Apple Music. Enjoy intuitive controls and seamless integration for a cable-free audio experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless iPhone to Blue&Me streaming
  • Access iPhone media library
  • Stream from popular music/video apps (Premium)
  • Car radio/steering wheel volume control
  • Safe, intuitive driving interface
  • Free trial for Premium Add-On
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Stream Music Wirelessly with Blue&Me Connect your iPhone to the Blue&Me system and enjoy your favorite music directly through your car’s speakers—no cables or adapters needed. With the free version, you can listen to music from your iPhone’s media library. Upgrade with the optional Premium* Add-On to stream audio from apps like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Netflix, and more. You can try the Premium Add-On for free before purchase. Features: - Control the volume from your car radio or steering wheel controls (where supported) - Simple and intuitive interface designed for safe use while driving - Seamless integration with the iPhone media library and Blue&Me Infotainment System - Premium* Add-On supports over 90% of the apps available on the App Store Watch an example of use: http://youtu.be/ZCscDQYU0Os Note: Due to technical limitations, audio playback will be in mono. The Blue&Me system does not support the A2DP protocol, which may affect audio quality. *Premium Add-On available as an in-app purchase. Free trial available.

Screenshots

TuneLink2 screens
BlueMe Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TuneLink at 43% against BlueMe Player's 2%. TuneLink also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). BlueMe Player's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price and ads 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. BlueMe Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TuneLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TuneLink ships an update every 6 weeks, BlueMe Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TuneLink versus BlueMe Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuneLinkBlueMe Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews — better2.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Potato Technologies, Inc.Gianpiero Radano

Customer experience

TuneLink

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative47.7%

BlueMe Player

Written reviews255 reviews
Positive2.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative93.3%

User reviews

TuneLink

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎵 Crystal clear audio quality via aux input
  • 🔌 Easy setup and pairing process
  • 🚀 Automatic connection and playback
  • 📱 Seamless Bluetooth streaming
  • 🎚️ Simple and intuitive app interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnection issues
  • 📴 App crashes and freezes
  • 🔊 Audio quality issues (static, hiss, muffled sound)
  • ⚠️ Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • ❌ Unreliable connection stability

BlueMe Player

From App Store reviews

Room to improve

  • 💸 High cost for basic functionality
  • 🔊 Terrible audio quality
  • 😠 Misleading app description
  • 🚫 Does not work as advertised
  • 💰 Requires additional in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

TuneLink

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • White patch/block appears on screen after iOS updates
  • App freezes upon opening
  • Bluetooth disconnects after 3-5 seconds
  • Device not detected despite being paired
  • Connection drops randomly during playback
Show 5 more
  • App locks up when device fails to connect
  • Bluetooth connection lost when phone moves away
  • Pairing fails intermittently
  • Device says 'out of range' when touching the unit
  • App incompatible with iOS 8, iOS 10, and later versions

Requested features

9 requests
  • Update app for iOS compatibility
  • Optimize app for iPhone 5 and newer screen sizes
  • Add hands-free calling functionality
  • Improve automatic frequency selection to avoid interference
  • Add dark mode option
Show 4 more
  • Implement better Bluetooth stability
  • Provide in-app tutorials and walkthroughs
  • Add landscape view support
  • Improve customer support channels beyond email

BlueMe Player

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Audio playback issues (crackling, white noise)
  • App does not connect to car/Bluetooth
  • Music stops working after a short time
  • Downloaded tracks refuse to play
Show 9 more
  • Error messages when trying to play music
  • App not working with Apple Music/Spotify/YouTube
  • App not working with downloaded music
  • App not working with cloud music
  • App not working with specific car models (Fiat 500, Alfa Romeo, etc.)
  • App requires older iOS versions
  • App not updated for a long time
  • App leaves 'connected...' message on dashboard
  • App crashes after selecting tracks

Requested features

10 requests
  • Improve audio quality
  • Add stereo audio support
  • Allow control of music from car
  • Improve user interface
  • Add random playback feature
Show 5 more
  • Allow creation of playlists within the app
  • Support for more music streaming services
  • Update for newer iOS versions
  • Allow selection of Bluetooth device
  • Support for podcasts

In-app purchases

None

TuneLink

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BlueMe Player

One-time1
  • Premum$69.99

Questions

Is TuneLink free?
TuneLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlueMe Player free?
BlueMe Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TuneLink or BlueMe Player have ads?
Neither TuneLink nor BlueMe Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TuneLink or BlueMe Player?
TuneLink ships an update every 6 weeks, and BlueMe Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, TuneLink was updated on October 23, 2026 and BlueMe Player on October 20, 2026.

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