Comparison

TouchStream Radio vs SoundTick

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

Head to head
About

TouchStream Radio

Features
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TouchStream Radio Turn your iPhone / Ipad into a multi-room remote for Sonos , Bose speakers on your home Wi‑Fi. Play the same station in every room with same brand , adjust volume per speaker, switch stations quickly, and keep rooms in sync — without a cloud account. TouchStream Radio is built for people who still love their Sonos , Bose system and want a fast, modern controller on iPhone and iPad. MULTI-ROOM MADE SIMPLE • Play internet radio on one speaker or every room at once • Turn rooms on or off without losing the rest of the group • Per-speaker volume sliders — set the kitchen louder, the bedroom softer • Re-sync when rooms drift apart on live radio • Saved presets for your favorite stations and speaker groups STATIONS & MUSIC • Built-in station library — tap and play • Add your own streams and organize stations your way • Radio Browser presets for more stations worldwide • Podcasts — browse, subscribe, and play on your speakers • Local music and NAS playback for files on your home network DESIGNED FOR YOUR HOME NETWORK • Automatic speaker discovery on Wi‑Fi • Optional location profiles — recall speaker lists per network • Fast station switching while music is already playing • Landscape and portrait layouts for Pad • Optional playback on this iPhone when you are away from home speakers ALSO SUPPORTS • • DLNA and compatible smart TVs • Google Cast targets where configured Compatibility varies by model and network. Multi-room sync works best with matching Bose SoundTouch cabinets on the same Wi‑Fi. PRIVACY & CONTROL • No account required for station only Podcast • Speaker control stays on your local network • You choose which rooms are on, which stations play, and which streams you add GETTING STARTED Connect iPhone / Ipad to the same Wi‑Fi as your speakers Allow Local Network access when prompted Find speakers will start automatically Go to settings and rename / configure your speakers per room Double Tap a station to save to preset or for one-touch listening REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad on the same Wi‑Fi as compatible speakers • Bose Wifi speakers reachable on your home network • Internet access for streaming radio and podcasts IMPORTANT TouchStream Radio is developed by Migvantar. It is not sponsored, endorsed, or authorized by Bose Corporation or Sonos, Inc. Bose®, SoundTouch®, Sonos®, and other marks are trademarks of their respective owners, used only to describe compatibility. SUPPORT Privacy Policy and support: migvantar.is Questions: info@migvantar.is

About

SoundTick

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SoundTick is an independent app for compatible Bose SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers. Discover internet radio stations from around the world, play them directly on your speakers, save favourites and presets, and control multiple speakers from your iPhone. SoundTick communicates with compatible SoundTouch speakers on your local network, making it simple to continue enjoying internet radio on speakers you already own. INTERNET RADIO • Search and browse internet radio stations from around the world • Play stations directly on compatible Bose SoundTouch speakers • Quickly return to stations you listen to regularly • Save unlimited favourite stations PRESETS & FAVOURITES Keep your favourite listening choices close at hand. • Create and manage up to 10 SoundTick presets • Save unlimited favourite stations • Quickly select the station you want to play SOUNDTOUCH SPEAKER CONTROL SoundTick automatically looks for compatible speakers on your local network. • Automatically discover compatible SoundTouch speakers • Control playback • Adjust speaker volume • Discover and control multiple speakers from one app MULTIROOM CONTROL Have SoundTouch speakers in more than one room? • Discover multiple compatible speakers • Group and ungroup speakers • Control grouped speakers from one place • Adjust group volume conveniently from your iPhone 60 DAYS OF COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS SoundTick includes 60 days of complete access when you first obtain the app from the App Store. • No payment details are required to begin • No subscription is started automatically • No automatic renewal during the complimentary-access period • Explore all SoundTick features before deciding whether to subscribe After the 60-day complimentary period ends, a monthly or yearly subscription is required to continue using SoundTick. Subscriptions are purchased through your Apple Account and can be managed or cancelled at any time in your App Store subscription settings. COMPATIBILITY SoundTick currently supports compatible Bose SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers. Your iPhone and SoundTouch speakers must be connected to the same local network for speaker discovery and control. Compatibility and functionality may vary depending on: • SoundTouch speaker model and firmware • Local Wi-Fi and network configuration • Internet connectivity • Availability and compatibility of third-party radio streams A compatible Wi-Fi speaker and internet connection are required. INDEPENDENT APP SoundTick is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or developed by Bose Corporation. Bose and SoundTouch are trademarks of their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TouchStream Radio4 screens
SoundTick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SoundTick at Free against TouchStream Radio's $14.99. SoundTick also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). TouchStream Radio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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

SoundTick is free to download; TouchStream Radio costs $14.99 up front. SoundTick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TouchStream Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchStream Radio ships an update monthly, SoundTick every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
TouchStream Radio versus SoundTick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchStream RadioSoundTick
Price$14.99Free — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalmi LordSankalita Das

In-app purchases

None

TouchStream Radio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SoundTick

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$8.991 Year

Questions

Is TouchStream Radio free?
TouchStream Radio costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundTick free?
SoundTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TouchStream Radio or SoundTick have ads?
Neither TouchStream Radio nor SoundTick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchStream Radio or SoundTick?
TouchStream Radio ships an update monthly, and SoundTick every 2 weeks. Most recently, TouchStream Radio was updated on October 31, 2026 and SoundTick on October 31, 2026.

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