Comparison

OmniSound vs SoundTether

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

Head to head
About

OmniSound

Transform your phone into a wireless speaker for your computer. Stream audio directly from your PC to your mobile device without needing to install any software on your computer. Enjoy low-latency sound for a seamless listening experience.

Highlights
  • Use phone as computer speaker
  • No computer installation required
  • Low-latency audio streaming
  • Wireless connection via browser
  • Background audio playback
  • HD stereo sound (premium)
Features
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OmniSound: Turn your phone into your computer's speaker. Got a desktop computer but no speakers? Or did your speakers break? Instead of buying a new speaker, use your phone as your computer's speaker. OmniSound sends your computer's audio straight to your phone with low latency. No cables, no Bluetooth pairing, nothing to install on your computer. Just open your browser and connect in seconds. How it works 1. On your computer, open omnisound.vercel.app in Chrome or Edge. 2. Click the "Share Audio" button. A 6-digit code appears on the screen. 3. Enter the code in the app or scan the QR. Your phone instantly starts playing your computer's audio. Why OmniSound • Turn your phone into your computer's speaker without buying one • Nothing to download on your computer, just a browser • Low-latency audio over local Wi-Fi or your phone's hotspot • Keeps playing in the background even when the screen is off • Secure, end-to-end encrypted connection with SRTP • Step-by-step intro tour on first launch, plus real control over latency Premium (one-time purchase, lifetime access) • HD stereo sound with Opus up to 510 kbps • Preset 5-band equalizer • Ultra-low latency mode • Packet loss protection with Opus FEC • Aggressive buffering for the lowest possible latency Skip the cost of a speaker and listen to your computer's audio through your phone. Download it today and try it out for yourself to see how easy it is.

About

SoundTether

Features
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Listen to your PC audio on your phone or connected earphones. 1. Download the free SoundTether PC app at soundtether.cottonray.com. 2. Open it on your PC to display the connection QR code. 3. Scan the QR code with your phone to connect. No account or manual address entry is needed. Check connection status and network latency. Audio keeps playing when the phone screen is off. Network conditions may affect connection and playback. Choose from English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Russian in Settings. The camera is used only to scan the QR code. Photos and videos are not saved. An interstitial ad may appear when connecting. Remove ads Remove all ads with a one-time purchase. Restore purchases.

Screenshots

OmniSound4 screens
SoundTether2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SoundTether at 16.4 against OmniSound's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. OmniSound sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SoundTether sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OmniSound ships an update weekly, SoundTether every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OmniSound versus SoundTether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmniSoundSoundTether
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOKTUG TALHA COSKUNSOYJEONG HYEON CHOI

In-app purchases

4 purchases

OmniSound

Subscriptions2
  • PRO PASS Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PRO PASS Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • OmniSound Premium$3.99
  • PRO PASS Lifetime$19.99
4 purchases

SoundTether

One-time4
  • 커피 한 잔$0.49
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • 커피 세 잔$1.99
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  • 커피 다섯 잔$2.99

Questions

Is OmniSound free?
OmniSound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoundTether free?
SoundTether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OmniSound or SoundTether have ads?
Both OmniSound and SoundTether show ads.
Which is updated more often, OmniSound or SoundTether?
OmniSound ships an update weekly, and SoundTether every 6 days. Most recently, OmniSound was updated on October 25, 2026 and SoundTether on October 25, 2026.

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