# AppAudio vs WXIL 99

The clearest difference is rating: WXIL 99 at 3.0 against AppAudio's 2.0. AppAudio's advantage is ratings volume (224 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WXIL 99 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppAudio has 224 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AppAudio ships an update every 6 weeks, WXIL 99 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppAudio | WXIL 99 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appaudio/id835237447/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxil-99/id6550923965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **224** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 28 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MYE Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/797156463) | [Steve Cantrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/949691978) |

## What reviewers say

### AppAudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appaudio/id835237447)

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.

**Highlights:** High-quality Wi-Fi audio streaming, Connect to venue Wi-Fi, Select TV or music channels, Real-time audio playback, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### WXIL 99

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxil-99/id6550923965)

Stream your favorite 80s and 90s music station live, catch up on local news, and discover upcoming events. Engage with DJs, enter contests, and access exclusive local deals. Enjoy music and content on the go.

**Highlights:** Live 80s & 90s music streaming, Local news, sports, and weather updates, Contest entries and giveaways, Information on local events, On-demand audio and video content, Interactive messaging with DJs, Offline content saving, Exclusive local deals and coupons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppAudio free?

AppAudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WXIL 99 free?

WXIL 99 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AppAudio or WXIL 99?

WXIL 99 is rated higher. AppAudio averages 2.0 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while WXIL 99 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AppAudio or WXIL 99 have ads?

Both AppAudio and WXIL 99 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppAudio or WXIL 99?

AppAudio ships an update every 6 weeks, and WXIL 99 every 5 weeks. Most recently, AppAudio was updated on September 28, 2026 and WXIL 99 on September 26, 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.*