Comparison

Audionest vs Sound Room

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

Head to head
About

Audionest

A music player for your existing library on device and in the cloud. Import tracks, build queues, and enjoy playback with synced controls across devices and accessories. Optional subscription unlocks cloud streaming.

Highlights
  • Import tracks from Files/iCloud Drive
  • Build custom queues
  • Synced playback across devices
  • CarPlay integration
  • Apple Watch controls
  • Lock Screen & Dynamic Island support
  • Optional cloud streaming subscription
Features
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Audionest is a focused music player for the library you already own—on your device and in the cloud—so you can listen your way on iPhone, CarPlay, Apple Watch, and the Home Screen. Play what you have Import tracks from Files or iCloud Drive, browse your library, build queues, and enjoy playback with clear controls and a player that stays in sync across the app, widgets, and accessories. Connect when you want more Link cloud sources (including services like Plex) to stream from your collections. Audionest Plus is an optional monthly subscription that unlocks connected cloud playback and related premium features—local import and local file playback stay free. Made for real listening Queue the next hour without losing your place, follow lyrics when they’re available, and keep an eye on progress from the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and widgets. On the road, CarPlay keeps navigation simple; on your wrist, Watch keeps transport close at hand. Respect for your library Audionest is built around your music and your sources—not a replacement for the stores and services you already use, but a calm home for playing them together. License Agreement: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

Sound Room

Stream your music library from a compatible server with synced playback for shared listening experiences. Offers deep customization for appearance and behavior, with offline downloads and multi-account support.

Highlights
  • Synced playback (Jam)
  • Shared listening queues
  • Multi-account support
  • Offline downloads
  • Customizable themes and layout
  • CarPlay support
  • Privacy-focused Jam service
Features
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Modern Subsonic client with shared listening, multi-account support, and deep customization. with CarPlay support Features include Jam(synced playback), shared queue, theme and layout customization, multiple server support, and a fast, responsive music experience. Now optimised for iPhone, iPad and MacOS. Multi Account: now use app with multi account and multi server. JAM: LISTEN TOGETHER (OUR SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE) Start a Jam, share a jam link, and keep everyone on the same queue with synced playback. Built for listening parties, road trips, and “you have to hear this” moments. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your music does not pass through the Jam service. Audio files and your server credentials stay between your iPhone and your Subsonic-compatible server (such as Navidrome). The Jam server does not receive your library, passwords, or audio. WHAT JAM SHARES The Jam service only coordinates the session, room membership, who is in the session, and playback state. YOUR LIBRARY. YOUR SERVER. Sign in once and browse your collection. Sound Room does not include music or hosting. You need a Subsonic-compatible server you own or use (for example Navidrome or another), and valid credentials. Features depend on your server’s capabilities and configuration. LISTEN WITH INTENTION Stream with queue, shuffle, repeat, a full Now Playing experience, and lyrics when your server provides them. When streaming quality is set to original, Sound Room is built so lossless and high resolution playback from your library can flow smoothly; full, detailed sound without the app getting in your way. What you hear still depends on your tracks, server, and network. Optional transcoding is there when you want to save bandwidth. When metadata is available, Now Playing can show codec or format details. SHARE Share: long-press a song or tap the share button on any album, artist, or playlist to copy a link. Share: links open the app directly and play or navigate to that content. Share: songs and albums also support a Subsonic server link anyone can open in a browser. YOUR MUSIC, ORGANIZED Explore Home, Library, and Search: songs, albums, artists, genres, years, playlists, favorites, and shortcuts like recently played, most played, and recently added. OFFLINE WHEN YOU NEED IT Download tracks for offline playback. Manual downloads and auto-cache are clearly separated, with storage limits, progress, and batch actions so Downloads and Cache stay under control. TUNED TO YOU Adjust audio (including optional transcoding), library behavior, appearance, and Jam settings so the app fits how you listen. Sound Room Pro adds subscription management in Settings, a clearer paywall and “What’s included” style overview, and storefront-accurate pricing for subscription products where the store provides it. MAKE THE LAYOUT YOURS Pick an accent color for a consistent look across the app. Customize Home and Library (which sections you see and their order). Reorder main tabs and choose which tab opens on launch. Settings are grouped for account, appearance, playback, and library and storage so everyday changes are easier to find. ARTISTS AND SEARCH Richer artist browsing, optional song lists on artist screens, sharper artwork where your server allows it, and better behavior when the server merges multiple artists (including choosing which artist page to open). Open artists from tracks with smoother navigation. Search prioritizes songs, then albums and artists, when you are hunting a specific track. IMPORTANT Sound Room does not include music or hosting. You need a Subsonic-compatible server and valid credentials. Features depend on your server’s capabilities and configuration. Privacy Policy https://soundroom.valaki.in/privacy-policy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA for apps) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Audionest4 screens
Sound Room4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sound Room at every 2 days against Audionest's every 8 days. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Audionest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sound Room sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Audionest against 5.0 for Sound Room. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audionest ships an update every 8 days, Sound Room every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Audionest versus Sound Room: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudionestSound Room
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCameron HowardAlpesh Valaki

Customer experience

Audionest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sound Room

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Audionest

Subscriptions2
  • Audionest Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Audionest Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Audionest Lifetime$29.99
5 purchases

Sound Room

Subscriptions1
  • Sound Room Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Thanks$2.99
  • Thanks so much$5.99
  • Generous thanks$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Huge thanks$14.99

Questions

Is Audionest free?
Audionest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Room free?
Sound Room is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audionest or Sound Room?
Audionest and Sound Room are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Audionest or Sound Room have ads?
Neither Audionest nor Sound Room shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audionest or Sound Room?
Audionest ships an update every 8 days, and Sound Room every 2 days. Most recently, Audionest was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sound Room on November 9, 2026.

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