# iBroadcast vs MusicBee Remote

The clearest difference is rating: iBroadcast at 4.7 against MusicBee Remote's 3.7. iBroadcast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 54%). MusicBee Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBroadcast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MusicBee Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iBroadcast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBroadcast has 351 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of iBroadcast's written reviews are positive against 54% of MusicBee Remote's.

iBroadcast ships an update every 10 days, MusicBee Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBroadcast | MusicBee Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibroadcast/id536363915/reviews)** | [3.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbee-remote/id1476671144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iBroadcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/536363918) | [Daniil Zubach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457839161) |

## What reviewers say

### iBroadcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibroadcast/id536363915)

Upload your personal music collection to a secure, cloud-based library. Access and play your entire music library from any device, anywhere, without fees or ads. Enjoy your music collection without limitations.

**Highlights:** Upload personal music collection, Secure cloud storage, Stream music from anywhere, Access on any device, No fees or ads

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Membership | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ☁️ Unlimited cloud storage for personal music library
- 🎵 Support for high-quality audio formats (FLAC, lossless)
- 💰 Free service with no ads or subscriptions required
- 🔄 Seamless syncing across multiple devices
- 📱 Works across iOS, Android, Mac, and web browsers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback freezes and crashes
- 🔌 Syncing issues between devices
- ⚠️ Confusing jukebox/queue system in newer versions
- 📊 Poor performance with very large libraries (70k+ songs)
- 🔍 Search function struggles with massive collections

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching songs
- Login freezes and authentication failures
- Downloaded playlists fail to complete playback
- Tracks disappear from library without explanation
- Syncing doesn't update new uploads automatically

**Requested features**

- Native Mac desktop app (currently browser-only)
- Apple TV remote control support for library navigation
- Volume control separate from system volume
- Album cover thumbnails in playlist view
- Pin/favorite playlists for quick access


### MusicBee Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbee-remote/id1476671144)

Control your MusicBee player remotely from your iOS device. Manage playback, view track information, access your library, and even edit metadata. Offers a premium subscription for enhanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Playback controls, Now playing artwork and info, Lyrics support, Rate songs, Edit upcoming tracks, Browse library, Edit metadata tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Access to Lock Screen Controls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Detailed Track Information | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for iPhone
- 👍 Works well for PC
- 👍 Clean and responsive interface
- 👍 Excellent interface
- 👍 Really convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Greedy pricing model
- 💰 Subscription required
- 💰 High one-off payment
- 💰 Ads present
- 💰 Expensive premium version

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to network
- Connection failed
- Display still shows old artist/title
- App crashes randomly
- Keeps telling me connection unsuccessful

**Requested features**

- Option to switch audio output to phone
- Ability to browse specific folders
- Support for more than one subfolder level for playlists
- Ability to stream to smart speakers
- Option to start AutoDJ based on song choice


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBroadcast free?

iBroadcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MusicBee Remote free?

MusicBee Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iBroadcast or MusicBee Remote?

iBroadcast is rated higher. iBroadcast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while MusicBee Remote averages 3.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do iBroadcast or MusicBee Remote have ads?

MusicBee Remote shows ads; iBroadcast does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBroadcast or MusicBee Remote?

iBroadcast ships an update every 10 days, and MusicBee Remote fortnightly. Most recently, iBroadcast was updated on November 1, 2026 and MusicBee Remote on November 3, 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.*