Comparison

ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder vs Insert Stream

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

Head to head
About

ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder

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Record real spatial audio directly with your iPhone. Ambisonic Recorder transforms supported devices into a portable first-order ambisonics (FOA) recorder, allowing you to capture immersive sound fields using the built-in Apple microphone array. The app records B-format ambisonics in ACN channel ordering with SN3D normalization, making the recordings compatible with professional spatial audio workflows. Perfect for sound designers, VR/AR creators, field recordists, researchers, and anyone working with immersive audio. Key Features: • Record First-Order Ambisonics (FOA) directly on supported iPhones • Uses the built-in iPhone microphone array • Outputs B-format ambisonics • ACN channel ordering • SN3D normalization • High-quality multichannel recording • Export files for use in DAWs, spatial audio engines, VR/AR pipelines, and game audio • Lightweight and simple field recording interface Designed for Spatial Audio Workflows The generated ambisonics files can be used in professional tools such as: • Digital Audio Workstations • Spatial audio rendering engines • VR / AR content production • 360° video post-production • Game audio pipelines Device Compatibility: Ambisonic recording requires an iPhone 16 Pro or newer, which provides the necessary spatial microphone array. Privacy Policy: https://www.zylia.co/zylia-ambisonics-recorder-privacy

About

Insert Stream

Features
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Insert Stream is a companion remote app for Insert which is a desktop app. Insert stream lets you monitor audio from your Mac on your phone over your local network. Connect to Insert, view the stream status, see the current sample rate, and switch the stream between pre- and post-FX chain monitoring from your phone. Insert Stream is designed for local studio and desktop workflows. It does not require an internet audio service; your phone and Mac just need to be on the same local network. Requires Insert running on macOS with streaming enabled.

Screenshots

ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder4 screens
Insert Stream2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Insert Stream at none against ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder's 2. Insert Stream also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Insert Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder versus Insert Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZYLIA Ambisonics RecorderInsert Stream
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZYLIA SP Z O OJoel Assaizky

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder

Subscriptions2
  • ZYLIA Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ZYLIA Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Insert Stream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder free?
ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Insert Stream free?
Insert Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder or Insert Stream have ads?
Neither ZYLIA Ambisonics Recorder nor Insert Stream shows ads.

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