Libratone vs Broadcasts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Broadcasts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Libratone asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Libratone ships an update every 3 weeks, Broadcasts monthly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Libratone | Broadcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (193 ratings) | 4.7 (930 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | 74.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 193 | 930 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Little Bird Co., Ltd | Steven Troughton-Smith |
Customer experience
Libratone
Broadcasts
User reviews
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
Broadcasts
From 930 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Libratone
No in-app purchases
Broadcasts
- Unlock All Features$7.99









