Comparison

Artyfile vs SoundNode

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

Head to head
About

Artyfile

Features
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Studio-quality music streaming for those who hear the difference. Artyfile is a curated streaming club for audiophiles and creators. Experience music in native High-Fidelity WAV—the same quality recorded at Abbey Road Studios and with the London Symphony Orchestra. UNCOMPRESSED SOUND Stream lossless audio. No compression, no data loss. Every nuance preserved. CURATED COLLECTIONS Handpicked music, thematically organized for intentional listening—perfect for focused work, film projects, or pure enjoyment. ARTIST-FIRST MODEL Your streams directly support the artists you listen to, with industry-leading royalty rates. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED Artyfile requires an active membership to access content. Existing members can sign in to start streaming. This app does not offer in-app purchases for subscriptions

About

SoundNode

Features
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SoundNode Radioplayer — your free internet radio app. Listen to publicly available internet radio streams from around the world. Discover music, news, and culture with a simple and intuitive player experience. Features: • Access publicly available radio streams • Background playback with lock screen controls • Chromecast support for streaming to speakers and TVs • Search and filter by genre, country, or name • Save your favorite stations • Sleep timer and alarm clock • Personalized recommendations • Google and Apple Sign-In to sync your favorites Premium (one-time purchase): • Ad-free listening • 10-band equalizer • Chromecast streaming • Homescreen shortcuts • Support independent development SoundNode is a radio player that provides access to publicly available streams directly from broadcasters. Listen to radio the way it should be — simple, beautiful, and free.

Screenshots

Artyfile3 screens
SoundNode3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artyfile at none against SoundNode's 1. Artyfile also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. SoundNode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Artyfile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artyfile ships an update daily, SoundNode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Artyfile versus SoundNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtyfileSoundNode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul LorenzMatthes Vogel

In-app purchases

None

Artyfile

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundNode

One-time1
  • Soundnode Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Artyfile free?
Artyfile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundNode free?
SoundNode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Artyfile or SoundNode have ads?
SoundNode shows ads; Artyfile does not.
Which is updated more often, Artyfile or SoundNode?
Artyfile ships an update daily, and SoundNode every 2 days. Most recently, Artyfile was updated on September 20, 2026 and SoundNode on September 19, 2026.

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