Comparison

ström vs GSDSP MMM

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

Head to head
About

ström

A simple internet radio player that supports various audio formats. Customize presets with your favorite stations or enjoy the included fluid, lake, and Swedish radio channels. It can also play streams of limited duration.

Highlights
  • Plays mp3, wav, aifc, aiff, m4a, mp4, caf, aac
  • Customizable radio presets
  • Includes fluid, lake, and Swedish radio channels
  • Supports finite length streams
  • Minimalistic interface
Features
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Ström is a minimalistic streaming internet radio. It is capable of playing the formats mp3, wav, aifc, aiff, m4a, mp4, caf and aac. Ström comes preset with fluid radio, lake radio and swedish radio p1, p2 and p3, but these can easily be changed to the user's choice. Of course, ström is also capable of playing streams of a finite length. Powered by Sparrow. Made by humble.

About

GSDSP MMM

This app offers a robust MIDI modulation engine for controlling various instruments and plugins. It allows users to create dynamic audio with LFOs, random sources, and more, featuring a performance-focused interface for live use.

Highlights
  • MIDI CC control for plugins and hardware
  • LFOs, random sources, and envelope followers
  • Audio-based modulation capabilities
  • Dedicated Performance Skin for live use
  • AUv3 audio effect plugin
  • Desktop versions for Windows and macOS
Features
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A powerful MIDI modulation engine for controlling plugins, hardware, and instruments using LFOs, random sources, macros, and audio-based modulation. Modulate Everything MMM is a MIDI controller and modulation workstation designed to control any parameter that accepts MIDI CC — software instruments, plugins, external hardware, or any MIDI-capable device. Create modulation using LFOs, Random Generators, Envelope Followers, XY pads, and more. No more drawing of automation curves, keep your audio dynamic and exciting with ease. Perform Live MMM includes a dedicated Performance Skin designed for low-light and stage environments. It uses a restrained, red-accented color palette that preserves focus and minimizes visual distraction while performing. The interface remains clear and readable in dark settings, ensuring stable workflow during your live performance. MMM vs MMMm MMM includes audio input, enabling Envelope Followers, audio-reactive modulation, and audio output — ideal when used as an audio plugin. MMMm, by contrast, is a MIDI-only FX version for hosts such as Logic Pro or AUM that require a pure MIDI processor. Both versions support MIDI input and output and provide the same core modulators. MMM is an AUv3 audio effect plugin compatible with Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand and many more. A Desktop version is also available for Windows and macOS (VST3 / AU / AAX). More information here: https://gs-dsp.com/products So what are you waiting for?

Screenshots

ström3 screens
GSDSP MMM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GSDSP MMM at 4.7 against ström's 3.4. ström's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

GSDSP MMM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ström's written reviews are positive against 67% of GSDSP MMM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ström ships an update every 2 months, GSDSP MMM every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ström versus GSDSP MMM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterströmGSDSP MMM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (28 ratings)4.7 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2836 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik SigthGustav Scholda

Customer experience

ström

All ratings28 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative36.0%

GSDSP MMM

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

ström

No in-app purchases

None

GSDSP MMM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ström free?
ström is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GSDSP MMM free?
GSDSP MMM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ström or GSDSP MMM?
GSDSP MMM is rated higher. ström averages 3.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while GSDSP MMM averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.
Do ström or GSDSP MMM have ads?
Neither ström nor GSDSP MMM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ström or GSDSP MMM?
ström ships an update every 2 months, and GSDSP MMM every 5 weeks. Most recently, ström was updated on October 16, 2026 and GSDSP MMM on October 20, 2026.

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