# Carbon vs Wavepaths Player

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Carbon | Wavepaths Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbon-music-for-dj/id6476403240/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepaths-player/id6479019124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Wavepaths Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625893948) |

## What reviewers say

### Carbon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbon-music-for-dj/id6476403240)

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carbon Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Voodoo Music Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Carbon Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Carbon Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Carbon Ultra | $19.99 | per month |
| Carbon Ultra | $19.99 | per month |
| Carbon Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Carbon Ultra | $99.99 | per year |
| Support Artist | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Track | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Track | $1.29 | one-time |
| Unlock Track | $1.49 | one-time |
| Download Track | $1.49 | one-time |
| Download Track | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Track | $1.99 | one-time |
| Download Track | $2.49 | one-time |
| Unlock Track | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Track | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Track | $7.99 | one-time |
| Support Artist | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Track | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Track | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Track | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great music selection
- 👍 Excellent organization and sound quality
- 🎧 Ideal for DJs and music enthusiasts
- 💎 Offers unique/underground tracks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy interface with non-functioning buttons
- 🚫 Limited genre selection, lacking diversity
- 🤔 Unclear subscription details and offerings
- 🔇 Lacking key functionality like track scrubbing

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepaths-player/id6479019124)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*