# LocusCast vs MapMySound. Soundscape Map

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocusCast at none against MapMySound. Soundscape Map's 2. LocusCast also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). MapMySound. Soundscape Map's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapMySound. Soundscape Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LocusCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LocusCast against 5.0 for MapMySound. Soundscape Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

LocusCast ships an update every 17 months, MapMySound. Soundscape Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocusCast | MapMySound. Soundscape Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locuscast/id866992547/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmysound-soundscape-map/id1370044887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [stephane cousot](https://appshunter.io/developer/866992550) | [Duriye Rhythm and Sound Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370044886) |

## What reviewers say

### LocusCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locuscast/id866992547)

Stream high-quality audio live from your device to a global sound map. This app uses GPS to pinpoint your stream's location and offers persistent connections for uninterrupted broadcasting. It's designed for musicians and sound artists to contribute to a collaborative audio project.

**Highlights:** Live audio streaming, GPS location tagging, High quality mono/stereo stream, Ogg encoding, Persistent stream connection, Syncs with SoundMap account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapMySound. Soundscape Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmysound-soundscape-map/id1370044887)

Record, analyze, and share soundscapes with detailed mapping and spectrogram views. This app helps you document environmental sounds, edit recordings, and discover new audio experiences.

**Highlights:** Record soundscapes, Analyze audio with spectrogram, Edit and mix recordings, Share soundscapes, Search and save audio, Categorize audios

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocusCast free?

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

### Is MapMySound. Soundscape Map free?

MapMySound. Soundscape Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LocusCast or MapMySound. Soundscape Map?

LocusCast and MapMySound. Soundscape Map are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do LocusCast or MapMySound. Soundscape Map have ads?

Neither LocusCast nor MapMySound. Soundscape Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LocusCast or MapMySound. Soundscape Map?

LocusCast ships an update every 17 months, and MapMySound. Soundscape Map monthly. Most recently, LocusCast was updated on October 1, 2026 and MapMySound. Soundscape Map on October 7, 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.*