Comparison

TapThatStream vs PodBridge

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

Head to head
About

TapThatStream

Features
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Audio. Video. Media, Your Way. TapThatStream (TTStream) is a music and video player for your own files, your other devices and your Apple Music library. Bring your songs, albums, audiobooks, podcasts and movies together, then give it a look of its own with retro player skins, live music visualizers and cinema style video surrounds. YOUR MUSIC AND VIDEO LIBRARY • Import MP3, FLAC and other supported audio and video from Files, or send files over Wi-Fi using a QR code. • Browse songs, albums, artists, genres, playlists and audiobooks, with your artwork front and centre. • Organize movies by genre, year, resolution and playlist, with embedded artwork and details. • Edit song details and artwork, build playlists and pick up where you left off in Recent. • Add podcast RSS feeds and direct audio, video or HLS stream links. • Keep listening in the background and in CarPlay. • Made for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo, folded or open. PLAYER SKINS AND VISUALIZERS Choose from 18 audio player skins, from a clean artwork player to tape decks, open reel, Silver Deck and LCD spectrum displays. Switch to Visuals for audio reactive modern scenes, or retro spectrum, VU meter, oscilloscope and waterfall displays, full screen. CINEMA STYLE VIDEO Watch in 18 viewing styles, including Grand Cinema, Private Screening, Drive-in, Retro Television, VHS Deck and Film Projector, plus seasonal Halloween and Christmas designs. Every style keeps your movie in its original shape. SHARE YOUR LIBRARY AT HOME Stream connects TTStream on your devices over the same Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. Find nearby libraries, pair once with the displayed code, and browse connected music and movies in Audio and Video. Connect more than one library at a time. Keep the source app open and its drive connected while sharing. APPLE MUSIC, OPTIONAL Connect your Apple Music library with your permission. Playback needs an active Apple Music subscription and does not need the TTStream unlock. Apple Music files cannot be imported, shared through Stream or used for live visuals. ONE APP, EVERY DEVICE Try every feature free for 14 days. One unlock then covers iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro, with every skin and viewing style included and no subscription. Use Restore Purchases with the same Apple Account on each device. Media is not included. Playback depends on the file formats and codecs your device supports. Direct stream links must point to playable media. Some visual effects flash. Privacy Policy: https://tapthatstream.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PodBridge

Transfer your owned music files from your iPhone or iPad to a click-wheel iPod. This app supports various audio formats and playlists, preserving metadata and artwork. It includes backup and rollback features for safe transfers.

Highlights
  • Transfer music from Files app
  • Supports AAC, AIFF, M4A, M4B, MP3, WAV
  • Imports M3U and M3U8 playlists
  • Preserves tracks, playlists, and artwork
  • Creates database backups
  • Rolls back partial transfers
  • Optional artwork lookup
Features
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PodBridge transfers music you own from the Files app on your iPhone or iPad to a stock-firmware click-wheel iPod. Choose a source folder, select the iPod model, and add tracks, playlists, metadata, and embedded artwork directly to the iPod library. Features • Supports AAC, AIFF, M4A, M4B, MP3, and WAV • Imports M3U and M3U8 playlists • Preserves existing tracks, playlists, and Cover Flow artwork • Creates and verifies a database backup before each change • Rolls back partial transfers when verification fails • Optional artwork lookup through MusicBrainz and the Cover Art Archive Requirements • iPhone or iPad with iOS/iPadOS 17 or later • Supported click-wheel iPod with Apple firmware • Cable or adapter that makes the iPod appear in Files Only iPod Classic 160 GB (late 2009 / 7th generation) has been tested on real hardware for this release. Other listed profiles are experimental. Back up your iPod and start with one track. PodBridge works only with music you are authorized to use. It does not distribute music and is not affiliated with Apple.

Screenshots

TapThatStream4 screens
PodBridge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PodBridge at none against TapThatStream's 2. PodBridge also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. TapThatStream sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PodBridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapThatStream ships an update every 2 months, PodBridge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TapThatStream versus PodBridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapThatStreamPodBridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperASHLEY DRURYDmitry Balantaev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TapThatStream

One-time2
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • Full App Unlock$9.99
None

PodBridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapThatStream free?
TapThatStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PodBridge free?
PodBridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TapThatStream or PodBridge have ads?
Neither TapThatStream nor PodBridge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapThatStream or PodBridge?
TapThatStream ships an update every 2 months, and PodBridge weekly. Most recently, TapThatStream was updated on October 28, 2026 and PodBridge on October 31, 2026.

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