Comparison

JAX ONE XModulator Extended vs Adagio Stream

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

Head to head
About

JAX ONE XModulator Extended

This app offers a classic ring modulator effect with an analog-modeled unison oscillator for sound modulation and sonic refinement. It functions as a creative sound design tool and special effect processor with a unique 3D modular rack interface.

Highlights
  • Analog modeled ring modulator
  • Unison oscillator modulation source
  • Creative sound design tool
  • Special effect processor
  • 3D modular rack user interface
  • AUv3 app extension
Features
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The JAX ONE series is a new collection of analog modelled audio units (AUV3 app extensions), available on all Apople Silicon platforms and devices. JAX ONE XModulator Extended is a classic ring modulator effect with integration of an analog modelled unison oscillator as modulation source and some further extensions for sound modulation and sonic refinement. It can be used as a creative sound creation tool and special effect processor. It features a freely navigatable 3D user interface in the style of a modular rack synthesizer. A video demonstration is available at : https://youtu.be/Zxw67vlKowQ?si=khKl64aPgyNRW8sr The manual can be found here : https://audio.digitster.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JAX-ONE-XModulator-Extended.pdf This build is truly 'universal', meaning, unit is available for: - MacOS (Silicon) - iOS (iPhone) - iPadOS (iPads) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) Please note, that AudioUnits (AUv3) require a supporting host application to perform.

About

Adagio Stream

Stream your favorite audio content from M3U playlists or Xtream Codes credentials. Enjoy features like live program guides, sports scores, track metadata, and customizable organization. Integrates with CarPlay for seamless in-car listening.

Highlights
  • M3U and Xtream Codes support
  • Live program guides (EPG)
  • Live sports score updates
  • Track metadata and cover art display
  • Customizable channel organization
  • Playlist creation and import
  • Apple CarPlay integration
Features
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Your streams, everywhere and anywhere. AdagioStream is the ultimate audio streaming companion for your M3U-based streaming services. Whether you're at home, on the road, or anywhere in between, your favorite channels are always just a tap away. Connect Your Way Bring your own sources using M3U playlists or Xtream Codes credentials. Add multiple accounts, enable or disable them on the fly, and manage all your sources from one place. A guided setup wizard gets you streaming in seconds. Built for Listening AdagioStream is designed from the ground up for audio. Powered by a robust VLC media engine, it handles virtually any stream format with rock-solid reliability. Adjustable buffering lets you tune performance for your network, while intelligent interruption handling ensures your audio picks right back up after calls, alarms, or Siri requests. A Player That Keeps Up With You The full-featured Now Playing screen displays cover art, track metadata, and real-time bitrate information. A floating mini player stays with you as you browse, so playback controls are never more than a glance away. Background audio keeps the music going when you switch apps or lock your screen, and Control Center and Lock Screen controls put playback at your fingertips. Live Program Guides Browse what's on now and what's coming up with integrated electronic program guides. See live program indicators, read descriptions, and discover new content across your channels. Live Sports Scores Follow the action in real time with live score updates displayed right alongside your stream. See game status, detailed stats, and score changes without ever leaving the app. Track Metadata & Cover Art AdagioStream automatically identifies tracks on supported channels and displays cover art, artist names, and song titles. Love what you hear? Tap the heart icon to save it to your Loved collection for later. Organize Everything Star your favorite channels for instant access. Reorder them however you like with drag and drop. Enable or disable entire channel groups, pin your favorite groups to the top, and sort channels by provider order, natural sort, or A-Z. Customize sort prefixes to get exactly the order you want. Build Your Own Playlists Create custom M3U playlists right in the app. Add streams manually, pull in channels from your existing providers, or import URLs directly from Safari using the Share Extension. Organize entries into groups, reorder everything with drag and drop, and export your playlists as M3U files to share with others. CarPlay, Ready to Roll Full Apple CarPlay integration means your channels, favorites, and playlists are all available on your car's display. Browse, play, and skip between channels without touching your phone. Program guide info and track metadata follow you into the car. Make It Yours Choose between light, dark, or system appearance. Pick from eleven text size options, including accessibility sizes. Display cover art or channel logos in the player. Fine-tune buffer duration, group display modes, and channel sorting to match your preferences. Your Data, Your Control Export all your data: accounts, favorites, playlists, and settings, as a portable backup. Import it on another device or keep it for safekeeping. When you need a fresh start, a full data reset is one tap away. Passwords are stored securely in the Keychain, and everything stays on your device. Powerful Under the Hood Automatic reconnection with smart retry logic. Time-shift buffering that captures audio during interruptions so you can pick up where you left off or skip ahead to live. Debug logging for troubleshooting, with easy log sharing for support. Built to handle whatever your streams throw at it.

Screenshots

JAX ONE XModulator Extended4 screens
Adagio Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Adagio Stream at Free against JAX ONE XModulator Extended's $12.99. Adagio Stream also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). JAX ONE XModulator Extended's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, 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

Adagio Stream is free to download; JAX ONE XModulator Extended costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Adagio Stream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JAX ONE XModulator Extended ships an update every 4 days, Adagio Stream every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JAX ONE XModulator Extended versus Adagio Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAX ONE XModulator ExtendedAdagio Stream
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens GuellCurt LeCaptain

In-app purchases

None

JAX ONE XModulator Extended

No in-app purchases

None

Adagio Stream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JAX ONE XModulator Extended free?
JAX ONE XModulator Extended costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Adagio Stream free?
Adagio Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JAX ONE XModulator Extended or Adagio Stream?
Adagio Stream is rated higher. JAX ONE XModulator Extended averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Adagio Stream averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do JAX ONE XModulator Extended or Adagio Stream have ads?
Neither JAX ONE XModulator Extended nor Adagio Stream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JAX ONE XModulator Extended or Adagio Stream?
JAX ONE XModulator Extended ships an update every 4 days, and Adagio Stream every 2 weeks. Most recently, JAX ONE XModulator Extended was updated on October 30, 2026 and Adagio Stream on October 31, 2026.

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