StreamWriter Studio vs TripWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StreamWriter Studio
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IMPORTANT: This app is the free companion to StreamWriter Studio for Mac. Without the Mac app it cannot receive any music β it is not a standalone radio recorder. How it works: StreamWriter Studio on your Mac records internet radio β every song is saved as its own cleanly tagged file with real album artwork. This app brings those recordings to your iPhone: select tracks in the Mac app, tap "Send to iPhone", and your songs travel directly and encrypted over your local network. No cloud, no account, no server β your music never leaves your Wi-Fi. YOUR LIBRARY, EVERYWHERE β’ All transferred songs with title, artist and real album artwork β’ Create and manage playlists and favorites β’ History: recently played tracks at a glance β’ Fast search across your entire library GREAT SOUND β’ 10-band equalizer β’ Background playback and lock-screen support β’ Control from the Lock Screen and Control Center PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ Transfer happens only on your local network, device to device β’ No cloud, no account, no data collection β everything stays on your devices REQUIREMENT You need StreamWriter Studio for macOS (available on the Mac App Store) on a Mac on the same network. Radio recording itself happens exclusively on the Mac β this iPhone app is for transferring, managing and playing your recordings.
TripWave
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Your music deserves more than a progress bar. Music with Visuals turns your iPhone or iPad into a moving world of color, light, and rhythm. Drift through liquid patterns, dive into cosmic tunnels, or watch waves and particles dance with the beat. Find a look for a quiet evening, a favorite album, or a room full of friends. PICK YOUR SOUND Explore live internet radio across chillout, ambient, electronic, jazz, rock, classical, dance, and more. Save favorite stations, add your own streams or .pls playlists, and hide stations you do not want to hear again. You can also play audio files from your library in the app or use the microphone to react to nearby sound. On iOS and iPadOS 27 or later, Listen to Device Audio lets supported audio from other apps drive the visuals. On iPad, you can also open the Spotify source and select "tripwave" from Spotify on another device on the same local network. The Spotify receiver is available on iPad, not iPhone. TAKE THE SHOW TO YOUR TV Send the visualizer and its audio to compatible AirPlay or Google Cast receivers. Keep the controls on your phone or tablet while the big screen brings the music into the room. Casting requires compatible receiving hardware on the same local network. SAVE A MOMENT WORTH SHARING Record 1080p HDR visualizer videos in portrait or landscape on supported devices, then save or share the result. Recording requires active audio and is available when casting is off. MAKE THE VISUALS YOURS Explore thousands of presets, save the ones you love, and use Queue All to build a visual playlist from your favorites. Switch scenes yourself or let the automatic-change timer take over. Known strobing presets are hidden by default; Pro settings let you choose to show them. Highlights: - Full-screen visuals that respond to the music - AirPlay and Google Cast streaming to compatible receivers - 1080p HDR video recording on supported devices - Live radio, audio-file playback, and microphone mode - Device-audio visualization on iOS and iPadOS 27 or later - Spotify receiver on iPad - Saved visualizations, Queue All, and automatic scene changes - No app account or registration required Press play. Find your world. Share the show.
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Verdict
StreamWriter Studio and TripWave are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StreamWriter Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TripWave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StreamWriter Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, TripWave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StreamWriter Studio | TripWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 26.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 303 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Andre Michael Lobach | Ajit Dhiwal |
In-app purchases
StreamWriter Studio
- StreamWriter Studio Lifetime Access$44.99
TripWave
- Lifetime Pro Unlock$4.99
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