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Volumio vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Volumio's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Volumio
This App
TIDAL Music: HiFi Sound
Nemesis
Muzio Player ‣ Music Player
Contender
Radio FM Netherlands
Contender
Latino 97.7
Contender
Radio Mexico FM : Online radio
Contender
Radio Haiti Live Online FM AM
Peer
SiriusXM Music for Business
Peer
Internet Radio Recorder Pro
Peer
MusicView Pro - Music Widgets
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperVolumio SrlTIDAL Music ASPhi AnhAdelino LobaoFort Myers Broadcasting Co.RadioFMappRoman SkripchakSIRIUS XM Radio IncLudwigAppDesignINNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
CategoryMusicMusicMusicMusicMusicMusic & AudioMusicMusicMusic & AudioMusic
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSAndroid, iOSAndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 54.7 / 54.2 / 54.5 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 52.6 / 51.0 / 53.0 / 5
Ratings Count69236,111142263352,7749630145
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree$0.99$1.99
Release DateAug 20, 2017Oct 23, 2014Mar 26, 2021Oct 5, 2019Jun 7, 2017Dec 30, 2015Apr 23, 2025Jun 25, 2020Feb 1, 2019Sep 18, 2023
Last UpdatedJun 22, 2026May 13, 2026Jun 1, 2022Dec 2, 2019Nov 14, 2025Oct 30, 2025Apr 6, 2026Jun 8, 2021Feb 1, 2019Sep 19, 2023
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-negative--excellentpositive-terrible--
Score-35/100--90/10085/100-20/100--
Praises-
  • High-fidelity audio streaming quality provides a superior listening experience for dedicated audiophiles
  • Artist-centric payment model encourages users to support creators over competing streaming platforms
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  • Mobile audio streaming functionality allows users to listen to daily radio broadcasts from any location
  • Ease of finding local stations
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  • Custom station creation provides business owners with flexible music options for their commercial spaces
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Complaints-
  • Frequent UI overhauls disrupt established navigation patterns and reduce accessibility for long-term users
  • Persistent technical instability and playback errors degrade the core music streaming experience
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  • Station incompatibility
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  • Frequent application crashes and freezing during music playback disrupt the user experience in commercial settings
  • Device connectivity limitations prevent multiple users from managing the radio system on the same network
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Requests-
  • Implementation of a sleep timer to allow for automated playback cessation at night
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  • Frequent station updates
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Hardware-agnostic OS supports diverse audio setups
  • Unified interface for local and streaming music
  • Premium-tier gating for advanced multi-room sync
  • 24-bit/192kHz lossless library sustains audiophile retention
  • TIDAL Connect hardware integration creates high switching costs
  • Artist-first payout model builds ethical brand loyalty
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  • Host-led programming drives appointment listening habits
  • Local identity creates a community-based moat
  • Lightweight interface design enables quick access to live broadcasts
  • Curated directory of 1000+ stations provides regional focus
  • Hyper-local content curation provides a relevant experience for the Haitian diaspora
  • Integrated playlist tracking offers deeper utility for specific genre discovery
  • B2B distribution moat via BREW/BREO hardware partnerships
  • Licensing-compliant music curation for commercial spaces
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Weaknesses
  • No native licensed music library
  • Lacks native CarPlay and Android Auto support
  • Interface lacks community-driven discovery features
  • Premium tier at $10.99/month above category median
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific instability
  • UI navigation regressions drive high-frequency churn
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  • 0.05★ rating gap between iOS and Android
  • No on-demand content to increase session duration
  • Ad-supported model lacks premium revenue streams
  • No offline playback functionality
  • Station incompatibility issues reported in reviews
  • No cross-platform synchronization for favorites
  • Lack of exclusive content or community-driven social features
  • Reliance on ad-only revenue limits monetization
  • 2.63 iOS rating indicates severe stability issues
  • Single-device connectivity limits multi-user management
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Pricingfreemiumsubscriptionfreefreefreefreefreefreepaidpaid
MomentumMaintenanceIntense--SteadyZombieIntenseZombieSteady-
Update Cadence1 versions5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~3d avg--5 versions1 versions5 versions2 versions, ~368d avg5 versions-

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