Comparison

WatchAudio vs WatchCloud

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

Head to head
About

WatchAudio

This app allows you to store and play audio files directly on your Apple Watch. Enjoy offline playback of music, podcasts, and audiobooks with features like playlist creation, chapter support, and playback speed control. Import files from various cloud services or directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Offline audio playback on Apple Watch
  • Add audio files to Watch app
  • Playlist creation
  • Podcast & Audiobook menus with chapters
  • Import from cloud storage
  • Playback speed control
  • Resume playback position
Features
Currently charting
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WatchAudio is a dedicated Apple Watch app for your audio files. ● Add audio files onto the Apple Watch app ● Play offline at any time ● Use the Apple Watch speaker or headphones ● Play by albums & artists ● Create playlists ● Select favorites ● Podcast & Audiobook menus with chapter support ● Play all & shuffle ● Change playback speed ● Resume playback position for long audio ● Sort audio by title, recently played, when added, or artist ● Now Playing app support ● Audio files supported: MP3, M4A, FLAC, MP4, M4B, WAV, AAC, AIF, AIFF, AU, CAF ● Import from Files, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, & more ● Zip file (batch) importing ● Add audio from a url (YouTube not supported) Privacy Policy: https://watchaudio.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

WatchCloud

Listen to your SoundCloud music directly on your Apple Watch, leaving your phone behind. Stream tracks, playlists, and artists over Wi-Fi or cellular. Control playback with intuitive watch gestures and customize your experience.

Highlights
  • Listen to liked tracks and playlists
  • Search for music
  • Explore artists
  • Playback controls
  • Digital Crown scrubbing
  • Watch face complications
Features
Currently charting
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Listen to SoundCloud on your Apple Watch. Leave your phone behind. Listen to your favorite tracks, playlists, and artists with WatchCloud. Stream directly over Wi-Fi or cellular, whether you’re out for a run, at the gym, or on your daily commute. YOUR MUSIC, WITH YOU • Listen to your liked tracks and playlists • Search for tracks, artists, and playlists • Explore artists and discover more music • Like tracks as you listen CONTROLS MADE FOR YOUR WATCH • Play, pause, skip, shuffle, and adjust playback speed • Turn the Digital Crown to jump to any moment in a track • Customize the double tap gesture to control playback on compatible watches • Open your liked tracks or search directly from watch face complications ONE PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Pay once for WatchCloud and enjoy ad-free playback with no WatchCloud subscription. WatchCloud grows with its community, with regular improvements inspired by listener feedback. REQUIREMENTS • A SoundCloud account • An internet connection over Wi-Fi or cellular • Apple Watch Series 4 or later, or Apple Watch SE, running watchOS 10 or later Need help? Open the About page in the iPhone app or follow the support link below. WatchCloud is an independent app that uses the official SoundCloud API in accordance with its Terms of Use.

Screenshots

WatchAudio4 screens
WatchCloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WatchAudio at 4.6 against WatchCloud's 3.7. WatchAudio also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 57%) and ratings volume (218 vs 36). WatchCloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

WatchAudio costs $1.99 and WatchCloud $3.99 up front. WatchAudio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WatchCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WatchAudio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WatchAudio has 218 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of WatchAudio's written reviews are positive against 57% of WatchCloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchAudio ships an update every 5 weeks, WatchCloud every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
WatchAudio versus WatchCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchAudioWatchCloud
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (218 ratings) — better3.7 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better56.8% of reviews
Number of ratings218 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#42 — better#174
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS27.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAtlum LimitedRyan Forsyth

Customer experience

WatchAudio

All ratings216 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative21.3%

WatchCloud

All ratings34 ratings
Positive61.8%
Neutral14.7%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral8.4%
Negative34.7%

Bugs and requests

WatchAudio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

WatchCloud

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Shuffle feature crashes app
  • App closes unexpectedly during playback
  • CAPTCHA checkbox invisible on watch screen
  • Music stops after few minutes on long tracks
  • Loading spinner appears indefinitely
Show 11 more
  • Tracks longer than 2 hours not fetching properly
  • Some songs register as 30 seconds instead of full length
  • Music cuts out when watch screen turns off
  • Automatic sign-out from phone app
  • App won't launch on certain watch models
  • Facebook login web view frozen
  • Google login says browser cannot be used
  • Apple ID login missing password field
  • Battery indicator malfunction
  • App uninstallable on some devices
  • QR code appears when watch screen dims

Requested features

13 requests
  • Track scrubbing/seeking functionality
  • Autoplay for next song
  • Repeat/loop single track option
  • Shuffle mode improvements
  • Music download capability
Show 8 more
  • Waveform visualization for track seeking
  • Offline listening support
  • Search functionality for new tracks
  • Daily and weekly playlist visibility
  • Fast forward/rewind controls
  • Gesture controls (swipe to change songs)
  • Settings management from phone app
  • Sync button for playlist updates

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WatchAudio

One-time3
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • Premium (Videwatch discount)$1.99
  • Premium$3.99
None

WatchCloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WatchAudio free?
WatchAudio costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is WatchCloud free?
WatchCloud costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WatchAudio or WatchCloud?
WatchAudio is rated higher. WatchAudio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while WatchCloud averages 3.7 from 36 ratings.
Do WatchAudio or WatchCloud have ads?
Neither WatchAudio nor WatchCloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchAudio or WatchCloud?
WatchAudio ships an update every 5 weeks, and WatchCloud every 2 months. Most recently, WatchAudio was updated on November 7, 2026 and WatchCloud on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, WatchAudio or WatchCloud?
WatchAudio currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and WatchCloud at #174. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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