Comparison

Carbon vs Wavepaths Player

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

Head to head
About

Carbon

Discover and stream underground electronic music with high-definition audio. This platform supports artists directly through a fair monetization model. Explore diverse genres and connect with a global community of music enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Underground electronic music discovery
  • High-definition audio streaming
  • Artist tipping and support
  • Fair monetization model
  • Curated artist lineups
  • Intuitive user interface
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DIG DEEPER. STREAM FAIRER. Carbon is redefining electronic music streaming — fair, transparent, built for artists and fans. Discover new sounds, empower creators, and be part of a movement that values music differently. Discover the future of music streaming with Carbon, your free gateway to underground electronic music. Whether you're a vinyl collector, a track digger, a fan of top electronic music labels, or simply an electronic music lover, Carbon is designed for you. Join a global community of music enthusiasts and immerse yourself in high-definition sound and a seamless user experience. Carbon offers a free curated artist lineup with tracks from renowned underground electronic music artists. We partner with top music labels to bring you the freshest beats and hidden gems. Discover and start streaming emerging artists reshaping the underground electronic music scene. With a wide range of genres, Carbon's free extensive library will get you streaming electronic music, deep house, deep techno, techno, minimal, and house music. There is something for every underground music fan, tailored to your taste. Experience superior sound quality with Carbon's high-definition audio. Fully immerse in every beat, bass drop, and melody, whether on headphones or speakers. Enjoy streaming with high-definition sound like never before. Our intuitive design features a sleek, user-friendly interface for effortless navigation. Organize tracks and explore by artists, tracks, or labels. Discover new tracks easily with our intuitive interface. Your favorite music is always just a tap away. Carbon is free for everyone to use, and you can enjoy high-definition sound with our premium service. Carbon is an artist-centric platform with a unique tipping tool to support your favorite artists directly. Our fair monetization model empowers musicians and fosters a sustainable music community. So why Join Carbon Underground Electro app? Join Carbon today and transform your music streaming experience. Download now for free and immerse yourself in the world of underground electronic music. Carbon is your go-to streaming platform for discovering new music, experiencing high-definition sound, and supporting your favorite artists. Whether you are streaming at home or on the go, Carbon provides high-definition sound. Download Carbon for free today and discover the world of underground electronic music. Stream your favorite tracks, discover new music, and enjoy high-definition sound with Carbon. Carbon offers both free and premium options to meet all your music streaming needs. Start streaming the best in underground electronic music and support your favorite artists with Carbon.

About

Wavepaths Player

This music player generates unique, real-time musical experiences for therapeutic purposes. It allows for dynamic adjustments to instrumentation, intensity, and emotionality, supporting person-centered care and improved therapy outcomes.

Highlights
  • Generates unique music experiences
  • Real-time parameter adjustment
  • Therapeutic templates
  • Person-centered care model
  • Improves therapy outcomes
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A complementary music player to the Wavepaths platform, designed for therapeutic work. Unlike playlists, Wavepaths generates the music experience in-the-moment by mixing unique phrases, tones and compositions. This allows for each session to be unique and for certain parameters of the music to be easily and smoothly changed in real time to support the dynamic nature of music-assisted therapeutic work, such as instrumentation, intensity and emotionality. Set-and-forget using one of many Therapeutic Templates, or play an active role in guiding and manoeuvring the music experience according to the evolving needs of a session. Wavepaths actualises a person-centred model of care, to improve the patient experience and therapy outcomes.

Screenshots

Carbon4 screens
Wavepaths Player1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Carbon at 4.8 against Wavepaths Player's 4.0. Carbon also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Wavepaths Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Carbon sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wavepaths Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Carbon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carbon has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carbon ships an update weekly, Wavepaths Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Carbon versus Wavepaths Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarbonWavepaths Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB80 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVoodooWavepaths Ltd.

Customer experience

Carbon

All ratings1,240 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative22.0%

Wavepaths Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Carbon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Airplay connectivity issues after recent update
  • Feedback button within the app is unresponsive
  • Inability to scroll through tracks once playing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Implement Carplay support
  • Add filters for BPM, release date, and key
  • Improve discoverability and personalization
  • Allow artists/labels to upload their own music

Wavepaths Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

Carbon

Subscriptions8
  • Carbon Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Voodoo Music Pro2 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Carbon Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Carbon Pro3 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • Carbon Ultra7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Carbon Ultra3 Months trial$19.991 Month
  • Carbon Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Carbon Ultra7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time15
  • Support Artist$0.99
  • Unlock Track$0.99
  • Unlock Track$1.29
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  • Unlock Track$1.49
  • Download Track$1.49
  • Download Track$1.99
  • Unlock Track$1.99
  • Download Track$2.49
  • Unlock Track$2.99
  • Unlock Track$4.99
  • Unlock Track$7.99
  • Support Artist$9.99
  • Unlock Track$9.99
  • Unlock Track$14.99
  • Unlock Track$19.99
None

Wavepaths Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carbon free?
Carbon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wavepaths Player free?
Wavepaths Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Carbon or Wavepaths Player?
Carbon is rated higher. Carbon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Wavepaths Player averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Carbon or Wavepaths Player have ads?
Carbon shows ads; Wavepaths Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Carbon or Wavepaths Player?
Carbon ships an update weekly, and Wavepaths Player fortnightly. Most recently, Carbon was updated on October 30, 2026 and Wavepaths Player on October 27, 2026.

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