Royal Streaming Next vs Tonada
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Royal Streaming Next
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Strengthen your brand and shape the atmosphere with our music service. We elevate your customer experience through designed background music.
Tonada
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Tonada is the in-store music platform built for brands that want to sound as distinctive as they look. Unlike traditional streaming services, every track on Tonada is custom-composed for your business, its mood, its pace, its identity. The result is a soundtrack that feels unmistakably yours, playing from open to close, across every location. And because we create the music ourselves, it's 100% royalty-free. You get legal peace of mind and one simple subscription, no surprise licensing fees, no paperwork, no audits. โ WHY RETAILERS CHOOSE TONADA โ Custom to your brand Tell us who you are, refined, energetic, laid-back, luxe, and we compose music that matches. Your shops sound like your shops, not a generic playlist. Fully royalty-free Every track is original and owned by Tonada. You're covered for public performance in every location, with zero PRO fees and licensing headaches. Built for multi-location retail Sync music across 1 store or 1,000. Schedule by day part, location, or season. Change the vibe for weekends, holidays, or campaigns in a single tap. Simple, flat pricing One subscription. Unlimited listening. No hidden fees tied to square footage, employees, or plays. Plays anywhere Run Tonada from an iPhone, iPad, or plug into your existing in-store audio system. Offline playback included for locations with spotty Wi-Fi. โ PERFECT FOR โ Boutiques, cafรฉs, restaurants, hotels, spas, gyms, salons, showrooms, clinics, galleries, and any retail brand that believes sound is part of the customer experience. โ HOW IT WORKS โ Tell us about your brand. Our team composes a custom sonic identity for you. Play it in your locations, legally, royalty-free, forever. Stop paying PRO fees for music that wasn't made for you. Start sounding like your brand. Download Tonada and book your brand sound session today. Learn more at tonada.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tonada at every 3 days against Royal Streaming Next's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Royal Streaming Next ships an update every 5 months, Tonada every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Royal Streaming Next | Tonada |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Royal Streaming AB | Tonada |
In-app purchases
Royal Streaming Next
No in-app purchases
Tonada
No in-app purchases
Questions
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