A2D2 vs Strings Bar and Venue IOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A2D2
Manage your A2D2 Stream devices with this application. It enables seamless audio streaming to your smart speakers. Purchase new devices directly from the developer's website.
- Device management
- Audio streaming
- Smart speaker integration
- Device purchasing link
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This app allows you to manage your A2D2 Stream devices. Don't have one yet? Go to https://a2d2.net to purchase!
Strings Bar and Venue IOW
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Opened in 2017, Strings Bar & Venue is a 300 capacity live music and performing arts venue situated in Newport, at the heart of the Isle of Wight, an iconic geographical location within popular music history. Download our App to exclusive access to offers, loyalty, online booking, venue hire and much more. The Strings Club Membership offers regular visitors a monthly subscription at £9.99 a month. This is an auto-renewable membership and can be cancelled at any time. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: A2D2 at Free against Strings Bar and Venue IOW's $9.99. 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
A2D2 is free to download; Strings Bar and Venue IOW costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A2D2 ships an update every 4 months, Strings Bar and Venue IOW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A2D2 | Strings Bar and Venue IOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Peter Fealey | Isle of Wight Venues LLP |
In-app purchases
A2D2
No in-app purchases
Strings Bar and Venue IOW
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is A2D2 free?
Is Strings Bar and Venue IOW free?
Do A2D2 or Strings Bar and Venue IOW have ads?
Which is updated more often, A2D2 or Strings Bar and Venue IOW?
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