Primare App vs Volumio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Primare App
Stream high-resolution audio from network sources, USB devices, and internet radio. Manage playlists, control playback, and adjust volume for compatible hardware. This app allows renaming inputs and network devices.
- Network audio streaming
- USB playback
- High-resolution audio support (24bit/192kHz)
- Internet radio playback
- Playlist management
- Volume control
- Input source selection
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The Primare App allows you to choose and play media (including Internet radio) at resolutions up to 24bit/192kHz from network shared music sources and storage through NP30, PRE60 and from I32 and PRE32 with installed MM30 board. Primare App will: - Establish network connections and play from any network shared music source - Play from USB-A, (stick, iPhone etc) - Play files up to 24bit /192 kHz resolution - Play internet radio (vTuner – http://www.vtuner.com) - Display and save playlists - Display format, bit rate and sample rate of the song playing - Provide fast forward and back navigation of the song playing - Provide volume control (fixed or variable on NP30) - Allow source selection of devices connected to inputs of the I32, PRE32, PRE60 and NP30 - Allow the renaming of inputs on I32, PRE32 and PRE60 - Give the I32, PRE32, PRE60 or NP30 a name on the network - Manage software updates on I32, PRE32, PRE60 and NP30
Volumio
This app unifies your entire music collection and streaming services into a single, intuitive interface. Easily control playback across multiple rooms, personalize your listening experience, and manage your music ecosystem with simple setup.
- Unified music access
- Favorite track access
- Cross-streaming service integration
- Multi-room audio control
- Personalized listening settings
- Easy hardware setup
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ALL YOUR MUSIC. ONE APP. With the Volumio App you’ll access your entire music ecosystem and settings in one place — so you can master your listening experience with ease. ONE TAP TO ACCESS YOUR FAVORITES The home screen gives you immediate access to your favourite tracks, newly added music and controls. Jump back to what you were listening to, explore new music and fill your home with sound. STREAMING MADE SIMPLE Browse, search and play from your local collection and from your favourite streaming services — all within one app. No need to switch between multiple apps. CONTROL EVERY ROOM IN YOUR HOME Play different music in each room, or the same everywhere. With the Volumio App you can control all your Volumio devices from any room in your home. PERSONALISED LISTENING Save artists, albums, playlists and stations to your Volumio Favorites. Optimise your system for your space. Adjust settings to match your taste and listening environment. EASY SETUP & GROWTH Volumio software detects your hardware and gets you listening quickly. Whether you're using a Raspberry Pi, PC, streamer or other device — set up in minutes and grow into a full multi-room system. EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF VOLUMIO Upgrade to Volumio Premium to unlock advanced features: multi-room sync, native streaming integrations (TIDAL, Qobuz), AI-powered search and remote access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Volumio at 4.7 against Primare App's 2.8. Volumio also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (139 vs 5). Primare App's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (43% vs 34%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Volumio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volumio has 139 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Primare App's written reviews are positive against 34% of Volumio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Primare App ships an update every 12 months, Volumio every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Primare App | Volumio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) | 4.7 (139 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 34.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 139 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Primare AB | Volumio Srl |
Customer experience
Primare App
Volumio
Bugs and requests
Primare App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Volumio
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes or goes into a white screen
- Loses connection to Volumio devices
- Fails to find or connect to Volumio devices
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
Requested features
4 requests- Alphabetical jump menu for large music collections
- Automatic music library updates
- Ability to create playlists and manage music
- Equalizer and advanced audio controls
In-app purchases
Primare App
No in-app purchases
Volumio
No in-app purchases








