Comparison

Polemo vs Unstream

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

Head to head
About

Polemo

Features
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Commute-Ready, Play music directly from your device's folders—no file duplication, no extra storage waste. Your songs stay where they belong. Key Features Auto-Sync Lyrics Instantly find lyrics from global databases. No more manual tagging—just pure listening. 27+ Format Support FLAC, ALAC, MP3, WAV… and beyond. Studio-quality sound with customizable EQ. Lightning-Fast Performance Open 100MB+ lossless files in 1 second. Safe Driving Mode HUD-style controls keep your eyes on the road. Tap once to skip, swipe to adjust volume. Why You’ll Love It Zero Storage Drama – Never lose original files Subway-Proof Playback – Works 100% offline Battery-Friendly – Uses less power than streaming apps Perfect For • Train commuters • Gym sessions • Road trips • Focus work No Ads. No Subscriptions. Just Music.

About

Unstream

A high-fidelity music player for your personal collection, offering offline playback without streaming. Easily upload music via Wi-Fi and enjoy universal format support, advanced EQ, and smart playlists. Your music stays private on your device.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi music upload
  • Universal format support
  • 10-band parametric EQ
  • ReplayGain loudness normalization
  • Smart playlists
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Unstream is a beautiful, high-fidelity music player for your personal collection. No streaming required — just your music, your way. WHY UNSTREAM? • Wi-Fi Upload — Drag and drop music from any browser on your local network. No iTunes, no cables, no cloud. Just open the built-in web manager and start uploading. • Universal Format Support — Plays MP3, M4A, MP4, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, APE, AAC, AIFF, OGG Vorbis, Opus, and even DSD (DSF/DFF). If you have it, Unstream plays it. • Real 10-Band Parametric EQ — Not just presets. Adjust center frequency, gain, and Q for every band. Craft your perfect sound profile with surgical precision. • ReplayGain Loudness Normalization — Consistent playback volume across your entire library. No more reaching for the volume knob between tracks. • Smart Playlists — Create, edit, and manage playlists with SQLite-backed persistence. Browse by folder or artist. Your library, organized your way. • DSD to PCM Transcoding — High-resolution DSD files are transcoded to 24-bit PCM with premium fidelity (Pro feature). • Privacy First — All your music stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. What you listen to is your business. • Dark Mode & Themes — Carefully designed interface with light and dark mode support, optimized for iPhone and iPad. Unstream is free to download and use. Unlock Pro for DSD playback, advanced EQ settings, and more — a one-time purchase, not a subscription.

Screenshots

Polemo4 screens
Unstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Unstream at Free against Polemo's $5.99. Polemo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Unstream is free to download; Polemo costs $5.99 up front. Unstream sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Polemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polemo ships an update every 10 days, Unstream every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Polemo versus Unstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolemoUnstream
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer力 王Sailiken Tech

In-app purchases

None

Polemo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Unstream

One-time1
  • Unstream Lifetime Membership$9.99

Questions

Is Polemo free?
Polemo costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unstream free?
Unstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Polemo or Unstream have ads?
Neither Polemo nor Unstream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polemo or Unstream?
Polemo ships an update every 10 days, and Unstream every 9 days. Most recently, Polemo was updated on October 30, 2026 and Unstream on October 31, 2026.

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