Comparison

WatchCloud vs Cloudsy for SoundCloud

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

Head to head
About

WatchCloud

Stream music from SoundCloud directly from your Apple Watch, leaving your phone behind. Enjoy phone-free listening with native controls, digital crown scrubbing, and ad-free playback. Discover new artists and manage your music library on your wrist.

Highlights
  • Phone-free listening
  • Watch-native controls
  • Digital Crown scrubbing
  • Search & discovery
  • Ad-free playback
  • Quick Actions
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.

About

Cloudsy for SoundCloud

Features
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Experience the ultimate music freedom with Cloudsy – the SoundCloud app for Apple Watch. With Cloudsy, you can stream your favorite tracks, discover new music, and control your playlists directly from your wrist. Powered by the SoundCloud API, Cloudsy gives you easy access to millions of songs, curated playlists, and trending artists, all from your Apple Watch. Whether you're on the go or working out, Cloudsy makes it simple to enjoy the music you love without needing your phone. With a sleek and intuitive interface, seamlessly control playback, skip tracks, and explore new tunes. Key Features: SoundCloud Integration – Access the full SoundCloud library right from your wrist. Music Control – Play, pause, skip tracks, and adjust the volume directly from your Apple Watch. Track Discovery – Discover trending music, new artists, and curated playlists on the go. Apple Watch Compatibility – Optimized for watchOS, providing an effortless music experience. Lightweight and Responsive – Stream music with minimal battery usage and ultra-fast performance. Playlist Support – Access and control your SoundCloud playlists directly from your Apple Watch. Download Cloudsy now and take SoundCloud with you wherever you go, all from your Apple Watch! More than a: SoundCloud app for Apple Watch, music app for Apple Watch, SoundCloud streaming, Apple Watch music, music discovery, Apple Watch playlists, SoundCloud streaming on watch, music on Apple Watch, watchOS SoundCloud, SoundCloud music control, music on-the-go, wrist music player

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: WatchCloud at #134 against Cloudsy for SoundCloud's unranked. Cloudsy for SoundCloud's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

WatchCloud costs $3.99 and Cloudsy for SoundCloud $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
WatchCloud versus Cloudsy for SoundCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchCloudCloudsy for SoundCloud
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.7 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRyan ForsythMalik Hamza Khalid

Bugs and 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
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  • 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
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  • 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

Cloudsy for SoundCloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WatchCloud

No in-app purchases

None

Cloudsy for SoundCloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WatchCloud free?
WatchCloud costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloudsy for SoundCloud free?
Cloudsy for SoundCloud costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do WatchCloud or Cloudsy for SoundCloud have ads?
Neither WatchCloud nor Cloudsy for SoundCloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchCloud or Cloudsy for SoundCloud?
WatchCloud ships an update every 2 months, and Cloudsy for SoundCloud every 2 months. Most recently, WatchCloud was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cloudsy for SoundCloud on October 16, 2026.

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