# Soundwaves vs SubSonify

The clearest difference is price: SubSonify at Free against Soundwaves's $3.99. SubSonify also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). Soundwaves's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SubSonify is free to download; Soundwaves costs $3.99 up front. Soundwaves sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SubSonify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SubSonify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundwaves has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Soundwaves's written reviews are positive against 100% of SubSonify's.

Soundwaves ships an update every 2 months, SubSonify every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soundwaves | SubSonify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwaves/id736139596/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subsonify-navidrome-player/id6483939229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simone Tellini](https://appshunter.io/developer/372931565) | [DoubleFau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513160377) |

## What reviewers say

### Soundwaves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwaves/id736139596)

Connect your iOS device to your Subsonic music server for a simple and seamless audio and video streaming experience. Enjoy your media library at home or on the go, even with limited bandwidth. Supports various audio and video formats, and compatible with other Subsonic API servers.

**Highlights:** Subsonic music server client, Audio and video streaming, Bandwidth-limited connection support, CarPlay compatibility, FLAC, Opus, Ogg Vorbis playback, Plays movies from server

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads-free Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


### SubSonify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subsonify-navidrome-player/id6483939229)

Access your self-hosted music library offline on iOS devices, including Apple Watch and CarPlay. Enjoy instant browsing, downloads, and Siri integration. A free tier offers limited daily playback, with a Pro version removing the cap.

**Highlights:** Offline library access, Background syncing, Download albums and playlists, CarPlay integration, Standalone Apple Watch playback, Siri voice commands, Adjustable crossfade and quality settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soundwaves free?

Soundwaves costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SubSonify free?

SubSonify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Soundwaves or SubSonify?

SubSonify is rated higher. Soundwaves averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SubSonify averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Soundwaves or SubSonify have ads?

Neither Soundwaves nor SubSonify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soundwaves or SubSonify?

Soundwaves ships an update every 2 months, and SubSonify every 2 days. Most recently, Soundwaves was updated on September 24, 2026 and SubSonify on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*