LumiWave vs Auralith Hi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LumiWave
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LumiWave is a music player that lets you see your music, no matter where it comes from. โ One playlist across every source Files on iCloud Drive, Google Drive and other cloud services, local audio on your iPhone, and Apple Music (including tracks in your library imported from CDs) โ LumiWave brings them together into a single playlist built around your mood, not around where each track came from. โ Visualizers that react to sound The playback screen is more than artwork and a play button. Five visualizers move in real time with your music: - CG: reactive particles and waveforms - Bottle: liquid fills as playback progresses - Creature: little creatures gather when you tap - Slide: your chosen photos or playlist artwork slowly pan and zoom - Aquarium: a school of fish swims to the music and gathers when you tap to drop food Pinch out for full-screen mode: nothing but the visualizer and minimal controls, so you can sink into the music. For late-night listening, focus sessions, or just changing the mood of a room. โ Honest about audio The more striking the visuals, the more the sound has to be trustworthy. LumiWave treats the audio path with care. - Supports WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC and MP3 (up to 192kHz / 24-bit) - Plays imported files at their original quality - Lossless and Hi-Res tracks are clearly badged, with format, sample rate and bit depth shown - Playback comes first: under load, rendering quality drops automatically to protect the sound โ Privacy No account, no servers. Imported audio, playlists, photos and settings stay on your device, and audio analysis runs locally. Nothing is collected. โ Visualizer Pro (one-time purchase) All playback features, the CG and Slide visualizers, playlists and quality display are free. A one-time Pro purchase โ not a subscription โ unlocks the Bottle, Creature and Aquarium visualizers and any Pro features added later. You can preview the Pro visualizers for free before buying. Music, set free.
Auralith Hi
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Auralith is a premium Hi-Res music player and equalizer designed for listeners who want more control over their sound. Enjoy your local music library with support for high-quality audio formats including FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AAC and MP3. Import music directly to your device and keep your collection organized in one place. Shape your sound with a powerful equalizer, detailed audio controls and professionally tuned presets for different listening styles. Features include: Hi-Res audio playback FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AAC and MP3 support Advanced multi-band equalizer Bass, Jazz, Live, Classical and other sound presets Manual audio tuning for detailed control Local music library Wi-Fi music transfer Album artwork and metadata display Playlist and library management Designed for headphones, speakers and external DAC setups Clean, premium interface No account required for local playback Whether you prefer precise audiophile tuning or simply want richer sound from your music, Auralith gives you the tools to listen your way. Your music. Your sound. Your Auralith.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LumiWave at every 4 days against Auralith Hi's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. LumiWave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Auralith Hi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LumiWave ships an update every 4 days, Auralith Hi every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | LumiWave | Auralith Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PAOSystem | Bluefin Tuna LLC |
In-app purchases
LumiWave
- Visualizer Pro$4.99
Auralith Hi
- Auralith Pro Lifetime$24.99









