Sonic Stream vs iMusify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sonic Stream
A music player designed to connect with your Subsonic server. Enjoy your personal music library on your device with this client application.
- Subsonic server connection
- Music playback
- Personal music library access
- Client application
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Sonic Stream is a music player client for your subsonic server.
iMusify
Stream your self-hosted music collection with a beautiful, modern interface. Enjoy your entire library online or offline, with features like lyrics, smart queues, and podcast support. Integrates seamlessly with Subsonic and Ampache servers.
- Subsonic & Ampache server support
- Stream or download for offline playback
- Synced and unsynced lyrics display
- Star ratings and favorites sync
- Smart queue with gapless transitions
- Podcast subscription and management
- CarPlay and Apple Watch integration
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iMusify turns your self-hosted music collection into a beautiful, modern streaming experience. Connect to your own Subsonic or Ampache server and enjoy your full library on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and CarPlay — online or completely offline. Built for people who own their music and host it themselves, iMusify focuses on a clean interface, reliable playback, and the features serious listeners actually use every day. KEY FEATURES • Subsonic & Ampache support — works with Navidrome, Airsonic, Gonic, LMS, Funkwhale (Subsonic API), Ampache, and other compatible servers. • Stream or download — listen online or cache anything for fully offline playback. • Lyrics — view synced and unsynced lyrics, tap a line to jump to that moment in the song. • Star ratings & favorites — rate songs and mark favorites; ratings sync with your server. • Smart queue — play, shuffle, repeat, gapless transitions, and an editable now-playing queue. • Podcasts — subscribe, auto-download new episodes, get notified when episodes arrive. • Library browsing — artists, albums, genres, playlists, recently added, most played, and more. • Search — fast search across your entire library. • CarPlay — full CarPlay support with star-rated songs and queue control. • Apple Watch & Lock Screen — control playback from anywhere on your device. • Siri & Shortcuts — start your music with your voice or build automations. • Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — adaptive layouts on every screen size, native-feel everywhere. • Light & dark themes — clean, modern UI tuned for both. • Privacy-friendly — no ads, no tracking, no accounts required beyond your own server. ABOUT iMusify is a fork of the open-source Amperfy project, with UI refinements and additional features tailored for users who prefer a streamlined experience. Big thanks to the Amperfy team — iMusify wouldn't exist without their work. iMusify is licensed under the GPLv3. Note: iMusify requires access to your own Subsonic-compatible or Ampache server. It does not include a music catalog of its own and does not connect to any commercial streaming service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMusify at 100% against Sonic Stream's 50%. iMusify also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Sonic Stream's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Sonic Stream | iMusify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | John Haupenthal | DonkeyCat GmbH |
Customer experience
Sonic Stream
iMusify
In-app purchases
Sonic Stream
No in-app purchases
iMusify
No in-app purchases









