RemoteVolume. vs wristonic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RemoteVolume.
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A simple remote control app that lets you adjust playback volume from your companion watch app.
wristonic
This open-source music player allows you to browse your library, stream internet radio, and download albums directly from your Subsonic-compatible server to your Apple Watch. Enjoy offline playback and full playback controls without needing your iPhone.
- Standalone Apple Watch app
- Browse artists, albums, and tracks
- Stream music from your server
- Download albums for offline playback
- Internet radio support
- Playback controls on watch
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wristonic is a standalone, open source Subsonic client built for Apple Watch. There is no iPhone companion app. Browse your library, play albums, stream internet radio, and download music directly on your watch. Features: • Standalone Apple Watch app • No iPhone companion app required • Browse artists, albums, and tracks • Stream music directly from your server • Download albums for offline playback • Internet radio support • Album repeat and playback controls on watch • Built for personal Subsonic and Navidrome libraries Requires access to your own Subsonic-compatible server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: wristonic at Free against RemoteVolume.'s $0.99. wristonic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). RemoteVolume.'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases 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
wristonic is free to download; RemoteVolume. costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RemoteVolume. ships an update daily, wristonic fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | RemoteVolume. | wristonic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTLab | Andy Klimczak |
In-app purchases
RemoteVolume.
No in-app purchases
wristonic
No in-app purchases
