Comparison

Libratone vs Broadcasts

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Broadcasts

Stream internet radio stations from around the world with an intuitive, single-purpose application. Enjoy beautiful artwork, metadata, and cross-device syncing. Offers a free tier with a limited library or a full version for unlimited stations and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Global internet radio streaming
  • Unlimited station library (full version)
  • Station artwork and metadata display
  • Shazam integration for metadata
  • iCloud library syncing
  • CarPlay support
  • Apple Watch and Apple TV playback
Features
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Listen to streaming internet radio in an ultra-simple, single-purpose app. Broadcasts makes building a library of stations from around the world easier than ever — no subscription required. Use completely free with a limited-size library of stations, or upgrade to the full version to unlock the library limit and add as many of your own stations as you like from the Station Browser, or manually via URL. Search for stations from around the world as easily as from your own library.  Showcase gorgeous station and track artwork (for supported stations) with the all-new Now Playing screen. Use Shazam (Beta) to power the Now Playing screen with artwork and metadata for stations that do not provide it, or simply to provide an ambient Now Playing experience for music playing nearby. Show the currently playing artwork and metadata on external displays if you want an all-screen experience. Sync your library across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV with iCloud & Universal Purchase. Browse stations in grid or list view. Listen in Light or Dark mode. Edit stations to provide your own artwork, or use the Artwork Chooser to generate something fun and colorful. Thoughtful mouse, trackpad & keyboard support provides a great experience on iPad. Perform common tasks from the Command menu, and control playback using keyboard shortcuts. Use Handoff to transfer playback between devices, or AirPlay directly to a home speaker. Listen with just your Apple Watch (Cellular) while out and about, or on Apple TV at home. Supports CarPlay on certified devices; stream internet radio on your CarPlay-enabled head unit directly. Automate playback using Shortcuts.

Screenshots

Libratone4 screens
Broadcasts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Broadcasts at 75% against Libratone's 16%. Broadcasts also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (930 vs 193). Libratone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Broadcasts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Libratone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Broadcasts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193 and 930 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Libratone's written reviews are positive against 75% of Broadcasts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Libratone ships an update every 3 weeks, Broadcasts monthly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Libratone versus Broadcasts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibratoneBroadcasts
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (193 ratings)4.7 (930 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews74.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings193930 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.615.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLittle Bird Co., LtdSteven Troughton-Smith

Customer experience

Libratone

All ratings193 ratings
Positive25.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative67.9%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative76.6%

Broadcasts

All ratings930 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews412 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative18.2%

User reviews

Libratone

From 193 App Store ratings

What 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

Broadcasts

From 930 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple, efficient, and reliable
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused with no data tracking
  • 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 👍 Customizable station icons and collections
  • 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional streaming issues and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited search and discovery features
  • 🔍 Lack of genre-based browsing
  • 🔍 Difficult to add non-listed stations

Bugs and requests

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

Broadcasts

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues causing data loss
  • Playback issues on CarPlay and macOS
  • Inconsistent behavior when changing stations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved global station search
  • Genre-based station browsing
  • Easier custom station addition
  • Airplay and Siri integration
  • Sleep timer and alarm clock functionality

In-app purchases

None

Libratone

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Broadcasts

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$7.99

Questions

Is Libratone free?
Libratone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Broadcasts free?
Broadcasts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Libratone or Broadcasts?
Broadcasts is rated higher. Libratone averages 2.2 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Broadcasts averages 4.7 from 930 ratings.
Do Libratone or Broadcasts have ads?
Neither Libratone nor Broadcasts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Libratone or Broadcasts?
Libratone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Broadcasts monthly. Most recently, Libratone was updated on October 1, 2026 and Broadcasts on October 1, 2026.

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