AppAudio vs Cosm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppAudio
Stream high-quality audio directly to your smartphone or tablet over Wi-Fi. Connect to the venue's network, select your desired channel, and enjoy real-time audio.
- High-quality Wi-Fi audio streaming
- Connect to venue Wi-Fi
- Select TV or music channels
- Real-time audio playback
- Free to use
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Streams high-quality audio via Wi-Fi to smartphones for venues with an AppAudio system. Simply connect to the AppAudio Wi-Fi network in your location, select the TV or music channel number and listen away. AppAudio allows you to stream audio directly to any compatible mobile phone or tablet in real-time, for FREE.
Cosm
Experience live events like never before with immersive "Shared Reality." Browse and buy tickets, order food and drinks directly to your seat, and feel closer to the action at sports, entertainment, and art events.
- Immersive fan experiences
- Seamless ticketing
- Event exploration
- In-seat food and drink ordering
- Connects people at events
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Step into the world's greatest fan experience. Our venues seamlessly bring you closer than ever, connecting people and bringing them together in, what we call, Shared Reality. From live sports and entertainment to art and education, we create immersive experiences for every type of fan. Step Into the Action Feel the electric atmosphere from the best seat in the house as you are enveloped in the heart of the action for your favorite events. Seamless Ticketing and Event Exploration Browse upcoming events and secure tickets seamlessly. It's your pass to Shared Reality, right at your fingertips. In-Seat Ordering Enjoy your favorite food and drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a beat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cosm at 100% against AppAudio's 18%. Cosm also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). AppAudio's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Cosm holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 225 and 127 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of AppAudio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cosm's.
AppAudio ships an update every 6 weeks, Cosm fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppAudio | Cosm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (225 ratings) | 4.9 (127 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 225 — better | 127 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MYE Technologies Inc. | Cosm Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
AppAudio
Cosm
User reviews
AppAudio
From 225 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎧 Allows mobility around gym without being tethered to equipment
- ✨ Seamless audio streaming when working properly
- 🎯 Great concept for gym audio listening
- 📱 Works well on guest WiFi networks
Room to improve
- 🐛 Chronic connection failures and inability to detect venues
- ⏱️ Extremely long connection times (10-15+ minutes)
- 🔊 Audio issues including crackling, static, and puffy sounds
- 📡 Unreliable WiFi connectivity despite correct network selection
- ❌ Frequent app crashes and random disconnections
Cosm
From 127 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- ⭐️ Phenomenal experience
- 🎟️ Convenient ticketing
- 🍽️ Delicious food options
- 👫 Social sharing features
Bugs and requests
AppAudio
Reported bugs
13 issues- App fails to detect gym venues even when on correct WiFi
- Connection times out repeatedly during venue scan
- Audio stops working despite showing available channels
- Volume control becomes unresponsive requiring app reload
- App crashes randomly during use
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- Intermittent disconnections every 5-7 minutes
- Audio lag when using Bluetooth headphones
- App freezes on login or scanning screens
- WiFi connectivity issues persist after reinstalling
- Audio stops when iPhone enters lock mode
- Puffy/static noise artifacts in audio stream
- Orange screen errors on app launch
- Incompatibility with certain iPhone models
Requested features
6 requests- Apple Watch compatibility
- Better handling of WiFi portal authentication pages
- Improved venue detection algorithm
- Persistent volume control that doesn't reset
- Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
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- Faster connection scanning process
Cosm
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
In-app purchases
AppAudio
No in-app purchases
Cosm
No in-app purchases
