Artyfile vs SoundNode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Artyfile
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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
SoundNode
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. SoundNode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Artyfile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Artyfile ships an update daily, SoundNode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Artyfile | SoundNode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Lorenz | Matthes Vogel |
In-app purchases
Artyfile
No in-app purchases
SoundNode
- Soundnode Premium$2.99









