Comparison

HIGH END vs StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HIGH END

Access valuable information for the upcoming HIGH END® trade fair. Stay updated with essential details for the event.

Highlights
  • Event information
  • Trade fair updates
  • Latest details
Features
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Die HIGH END® App Die neue App liefert Ihnen zur jeweils nächsten HIGH END® Messe wertvolle Informationen.

About

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

Control your Cambridge Audio streaming devices with this app. Access your music libraries, manage playlists, and tune into internet radio. Effortlessly control multiple devices, adjust volume, and configure your player settings for a personalized audio experience.

Highlights
  • Control Cambridge Audio streaming products
  • Access digital music libraries (USB, network, TIDAL, Qobuz)
  • Build music queues from multiple sources
  • Manage multiple devices and control volume/sources
  • Browse, search, and save internet radio stations
  • Configure device settings (rename, volume limits, standby)
Features
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The StreamMagic app is the ultimate in control for your Cambridge Audio Streaming products. Compatible with EXN100, CXN100, MXN10, AXN10, Evo 75/150/One, CXN (v2), Edge NQ, CXN, CXR120/200*, 851N and StreamMagic 6v2 the StreamMagic app gives you fast access to devices, playlists and internet radio. YOUR MUSIC AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Access the music in your digital library on USB, network drives or even your TIDAL or Qobuz accounts. Build queues from multiple sources. FULL CONTROL OF MULTIPLE DEVICES Whether you own one or more than one Cambridge Audio network player, StreamMagic handles multiple devices with ease. Change volume and select sources all over the home. THE BEST OF INTERNET RADIO From stations on your doorstep to those on the other side of the world, browse, search and save functionality makes finding and playing your favourite programmes and genres fast and simple. CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE Set-up your network player the way you like it. Rename, set volume limits, change standby modes and much more. Some features may vary by product. Contact us for details. *zone 2 not supported

Screenshots

HIGH END3 screens
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HIGH END at 54% against StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio's 36%. HIGH END also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIGH END ships an update every 4 months, StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HIGH END versus StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIGH ENDStreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (208 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better35.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—208 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB57 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developeritrium softwaretechnikAudio Partnership

Customer experience

HIGH END

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

All ratings207 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative29.0%
Written reviews399 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative48.6%

Bugs and requests

HIGH END

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Unable to log in or connect to streaming services
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Inability to find or browse music library
  • Volume control issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add playlists and playlist management
  • Improve Qobuz integration and functionality
  • Add support for more music services (e.g. Amazon Music)
  • Improve search and browsing capabilities
  • Provide better status and error reporting

In-app purchases

None

HIGH END

No in-app purchases

None

StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIGH END free?
HIGH END is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio free?
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIGH END or StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio have ads?
Neither HIGH END nor StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HIGH END or StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio?
HIGH END ships an update every 4 months, and StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio every 2 months. Most recently, HIGH END was updated on October 9, 2026 and StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio on October 22, 2026.

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