Comparison

hearthis.at vs PocketMonitor

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

Head to head
About

hearthis.at

Discover a vast collection of music, from electronic to rock, and follow independent artists. Create playlists, manage your mixes, and enjoy high-fidelity audio streaming. Share your own music or explore global sounds.

Highlights
  • Explore extensive music library
  • Follow favorite artists
  • Create and manage music sets
  • High-fidelity audio streaming
  • Discover diverse genres
  • Share your own music
Features
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hearthis.at is a vibrant platform for music lovers, DJs, and independent artists from around the world. With the app, you’ll get access to a diverse and ever-growing collection of tracks, artists, and playlists spanning aall genres – from electronic and hip-hop to ambient, rock, and more. Key Features: • Explore an extensive library of music across countless genres • Create a free account or log in to access your personal experience • Follow your favorite artists and stay updated with their latest uploads • Manage your own sets and mixes anytime, anywhere • Enjoy high-fidelity audio streaming (for supported formats) Whether you're here to discover new sounds or to share your own – the hearthis.at app puts the global music scene in your pocket.

About

PocketMonitor

Stream your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) audio to your phone in real-time over Wi-Fi. Monitor your mix on a mobile device while you work, adjust output volume, and switch between audio sources with ease. Requires a companion sender plugin for your computer.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio streaming
  • Wi-Fi connection to desktop sender
  • Monitor signal activity
  • Adjust output volume
  • Switch between audio sources
  • Requires desktop sender plugin
Features
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PocketMonitor lets you stream your DAW audio to your phone over local Wi-Fi, so you can quickly check your mix on a real mobile device while you work. Use PocketMonitor to: • Listen to your mix on your phone in real time • Connect to your desktop sender plugin over the same Wi-Fi network • Monitor signal activity and adjust output volume • Switch between available desktop sources with a simple tap To use PocketMonitor, you’ll also need the PocketMonitor sender plugin on your computer. Download the PocketMonitor sender plugin from SHFTDAudio.com Available for: • macOS: VST3, AU • Windows: VST3 How it works: 1. Install the PocketMonitor sender plugin on your Mac or Windows computer 2. Put your computer and phone on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Load the plugin on your DAW master/output channel 4. Open the PocketMonitor app and connect PocketMonitor is built for fast, practical mix checking on the device your audience uses every day. Website: SHFTDAudio.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

hearthis.at4 screens
PocketMonitor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketMonitor at 100% against hearthis.at's 50%. PocketMonitor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). hearthis.at's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. PocketMonitor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. hearthis.at asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PocketMonitor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of hearthis.at's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketMonitor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hearthis.at ships an update weekly, PocketMonitor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
hearthis.at versus PocketMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterhearthis.atPocketMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBenedikt GrossJake Phillips

Customer experience

hearthis.at

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

PocketMonitor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

hearthis.at

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PocketMonitor

Subscriptions1
  • PocketMonitor Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • PocketMonitor Pro$29.99

Questions

Is hearthis.at free?
hearthis.at is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketMonitor free?
PocketMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, hearthis.at or PocketMonitor?
PocketMonitor is rated higher. hearthis.at averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PocketMonitor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do hearthis.at or PocketMonitor have ads?
Neither hearthis.at nor PocketMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, hearthis.at or PocketMonitor?
hearthis.at ships an update weekly, and PocketMonitor every 6 weeks. Most recently, hearthis.at was updated on July 19, 2026 and PocketMonitor on September 10, 2026.

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