# Ultramarine vs Klipsch Stream

The clearest difference is rating: Klipsch Stream at 4.5 against Ultramarine's 1.6. Klipsch Stream also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 9%). Ultramarine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Klipsch Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipsch Stream has 501 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Ultramarine's written reviews are positive against 26% of Klipsch Stream's.

Ultramarine ships an update every 17 months, Klipsch Stream every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultramarine | Klipsch Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultramarine/id934648828/reviews) | **[4.5 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klipsch-stream/id1141203801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **501** |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | **25.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASA Electronics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/924302000) | [Klipsch Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/474515617) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultramarine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultramarine/id934648828)

Transform your mobile device into a wireless remote for your Polk Ultramarine stereo system. Control power, volume, radio tuning, Bluetooth streaming, satellite radio, and audio settings directly from your phone or tablet.

**Highlights:** Power on/off, Volume and mute control, AM/FM radio tuning, Bluetooth streaming, SiriusXM control, USB media playback, Audio menu adjustments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Klipsch Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klipsch-stream/id1141203801)

Control your wireless multi-room audio system to stream high-resolution audio throughout your home. Select rooms, choose music sources like streaming services or local files, and manage volume for a complete home audio experience.

**Highlights:** Wireless multi-room audio control, High-resolution streaming, Room selection and grouping, Volume control, Multiple music source selection, DLNA server support, iTunes playlist integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great sound quality
- 🎛️ Excellent functionality
- 🔊 Streams to multiple devices
- 🎚️ Stereo Pair functionality
- 🌐 Supports many streaming services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly crashes
- 🔌 Drops speaker recognition
- 🐛 App is horrible
- 🐛 Super glitchy
- 🐛 Connectivity issues via Wi-Fi

**Reported bugs**

- System update breaks music server playback
- Latest update frequently lists wrong song
- App constantly crashes
- App drops play
- App constantly drops recognition of speakers/devices

**Requested features**

- Please add TuneIn Radio
- Add Apple Music support
- Better instructions for setup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultramarine free?

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

### Is Klipsch Stream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultramarine or Klipsch Stream?

Klipsch Stream is rated higher. Ultramarine averages 1.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Klipsch Stream averages 4.5 from 501 ratings.

### Do Ultramarine or Klipsch Stream have ads?

Klipsch Stream shows ads; Ultramarine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultramarine or Klipsch Stream?

Ultramarine ships an update every 17 months, and Klipsch Stream every 2 months. Most recently, Ultramarine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Klipsch Stream on October 24, 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.*