Comparison

ZMDX Player vs CloudStream

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

Head to head
About

ZMDX Player

Features
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ZMDX Player (formerly MDX Flow) is a lightweight, modern music player for X68000 MDX and Z-MUSIC songs, built for macOS and iOS. It synthesizes YM2151 (OPM) FM voices and ADPCM (PCM) samples from PDX (and Z-MUSIC ADPCM) banks using a product-owned driver/emulator. Features - Faithful playback through a product-owned driver/emulator - Z-MUSIC playback (.zmd / .z3s / .zms). Beyond compiled .zmd files, it plays MML source (.z3s / .zms) directly, with no separate compile step - Z-MUSIC playback is unlocked by an optional one-time add-on; locked Z-MUSIC songs play a 20-second preview - Loads songs directly from iCloud Drive and other Files storage providers (.mdx / .pdx, Z-MUSIC .zmd / .z3s / .zms / .zpd, plus the compressed .mdx.szip / .pdx.szip) - Folder and playlist views, looping marquee titles, a keyboard visualizer - Search by title or file name (AND, "phrases", and exclusion; full-width and half-width are treated the same) - In-song loop (a set number of times, or infinite) plus playlist repeat/shuffle - Optional loudness normalization (EBU R128, off by default) with a selectable target (-16 / -18 / -14 LUFS) to even out volume between songs - Optional aperture correction for PCM (restores up to −3.9 dB of treble lost in D/A conversion); off by default — the raw stepped output the original hardware emits - Now Playing integration (Control Center, Lock Screen, menu bar) - Adjustable text size (accessibility) and a Japanese/English switch Pricing and privacy - No ads, ever. MDX playback and every core feature are free — no purchase required. - Z-MUSIC playback is an optional one-time add-on (Family Sharing supported) — the only purchase that unlocks a feature. An optional Tip Jar also lets you support development; tips unlock nothing. - No tracking or analytics. An optional community feature (off by default) shares only an anonymous device ID and basic song info (title, length, loudness) when enabled — never your music files, file names, or playback history. Everything else stays on your device. Please play only MDX / PDX files that you own or are licensed to use.

About

CloudStream

Discover curated underground electronic music from around the world. Enjoy 150 handpicked live radio stations across various house and electronic subgenres. Features include a sleep timer, high-definition audio, and a beautiful dark interface.

Highlights
  • 150 curated radio stations
  • Live 24/7 music
  • No algorithms or repetitive playlists
  • Save favorite stations
  • Sleep timer
  • High-definition audio
  • Dark interface
Features
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CloudStream Music Radios CloudStream is a free music discovery app built for people who want great music wherever they are. Whether you're traveling, at the gym, on a boat, hiking, skiing, or simply relaxing at home, CloudStream keeps the music going. 100,000+ Radio Stations Worldwide Search stations by name, genre, keyword, city, country, vibe, or interest. Discover radio stations from around the world and find exactly what you want to hear. Curated Radio Stations Explore our handpicked selection of electronic and music stations across House, Minimal, Deep Tech, Afro House, Deep House, Tech House, Organic House, Downtempo, Chill, Disco, Sleep, Yoga and more. Free Video Channels Explore curated music video channels featuring House, Tech House, Deep House, Afro House, Old School, Hip Hop and more. Watch music videos, live content, parties and events. Going Offline Going somewhere without internet? Download your favorite DJ mixes from all genres and take your music with you. Whether you're flying, hiking, skiing, on a boat, traveling, or somewhere without a connection, your downloaded mixes stay available for offline listening. Save Your Favorites Save your favorite stations and organize the music you love across different moods and genres. Track Info See what's currently playing and copy track information whenever you want to save or share what you're listening to. Sleep Timer Set a sleep timer for effortless late-night listening. High-Definition Audio Enjoy high-definition audio across supported stations. Immersive Full-Screen Experience Rotate your phone and experience your music in an immersive full-screen Stars & Vinyl visual experience. FREE TO EXPLORE Explore CloudStream for free and discover our curated selection of radio stations, video channels and DJ mixes. SESSION PASS — $9.99/YEAR Upgrade to Session Pass to unlock the full curated CloudStream experience, including: 100,000+ World Radio Search All curated stations HD audio Unlimited favorites Advanced sleep timer Track Info Copy What's Playing CloudStream Music Radios Music without boundaries. Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

ZMDX Player4 screens
CloudStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CloudStream at every 4 days against ZMDX Player's fortnightly. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZMDX Player sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and CloudStream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZMDX Player ships an update fortnightly, CloudStream every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ZMDX Player versus CloudStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZMDX PlayerCloudStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCONEX, K.K.Marwan Rashid

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ZMDX Player

One-time6
  • Z-MUSIC Playback$2.99
  • Coffee Tip$5.00
  • Lunch Tip$10.00
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  • Dinner Tip$20.00
  • Feast Tip$50.00
  • Grand Feast Tip$100.00
2 purchases

CloudStream

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Seassion Pass7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Session Pass7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ZMDX Player free?
ZMDX Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudStream free?
CloudStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZMDX Player or CloudStream have ads?
Neither ZMDX Player nor CloudStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZMDX Player or CloudStream?
ZMDX Player ships an update fortnightly, and CloudStream every 4 days. Most recently, ZMDX Player was updated on November 5, 2026 and CloudStream on November 5, 2026.

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