Reviews of AudioFetch

By: AudioFetch - Audio to WiFi-connected smartphones App

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Total ratings

2.26 (Rating count: 391)

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Review summary

AudioFetch shows strong potential for accessibility and clear audio in venues like churches and museums, with easy setup and helpful support. However, widespread reliability problems—frequent disconnects, Wi‑Fi/connectivity issues, and the need to bypass Android battery optimizations—limit its effectiveness. The app is praised for its concept and usefulness in inclusive listening, but performance is inconsistent across environments, making it a mixed experience depending on device and venue.

Pros

Improves accessibility for hearing-impaired users (notably in church services and venues with translations).
Clear audio and quick setup when the app is working (works well in churches, museums, and similar environments).
Convenient for waiting rooms or public spaces where listening is needed (easy to connect and use).
Responsive tech support that provides guidance to fix issues.
Strong concept with real-world usefulness in venues that want inclusive audio experiences

Cons

Frequent disconnects and unreliable playback, especially in gym environments.
Inconsistent operation or failures to discover or stay connected to Wi-Fi.
Requires changing Android battery optimization/background usage to Unrestricted for proper function.
Occasional interference with other apps or needing restarts to restore audio.
Overall reliability varies by venue and setup, with some reviews noting poor performance despite a good concept

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.20

All time rating average: 2.26

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-19	De*****	one channel does not work at glory days. channel 11
one channel does not work at glory days. channel 11
2026-08-17	DW*****	never works at the YMCA.
never works at the YMCA.
2026-07-23	Vi*****	poor service. gym uses and dropped 2 min into workout.
poor service. gym uses and dropped 2 min into workout.
2026-07-16	Ro*****	Needs to have a more stable connection and buffer added so I doesn't drop of all the time. Should have channel number along the station initials and then the show name. for example channel 10, Station TNT and Show Big Bang Theory. CH: 10 ST: TNT SH: Big Bang Theory
Needs to have a more stable connection and buffer added so I doesn't drop of all the time. Should have channel number along the station initials and then the show name. for example channel 10, Station TNT and Show Big Bang Theory. CH: 10 ST: TNT SH: Big Bang Theory
2026-07-16	Da*****	Disconnects every 5-10 minutes, wish the app would be fixed.
Disconnects every 5-10 minutes, wish the app would be fixed.
2026-07-07	Co*****	every 10 minutes it cuts off
every 10 minutes it cuts off
2026-03-12	Ma*****	I was having disconnect issues at the gym. I reached out to AudioFetch and together we found one setting that should fix the problem I was having, disconnect after 1 minute. See Settings - AudioFetch - app info - App battery usage - Allow background usage - Unrestricted Allow battery usage in background. May use more battery.
I was having disconnect issues at the gym. I reached out to AudioFetch and together we found one setting that should fix the problem I was having, disconnect after 1 minute. See Settings - AudioFetch - app info - App battery usage - Allow background usage - Unrestricted Allow battery usage in background. May use more battery.
2026-03-11	Gr*****	The tech support is prompt and very helpful. They told me they need to change: . Please change the battery optimization for AudioFetch to "Unrestricted" in settings -> apps -> AudioFetch -> Battery -> Battery Optimization to fix issues with the audio shutting off after a few mintues. There is still an issue with opening other, non-audio apps like email or messages that will shut down the audio ont eh app until restart.
The tech support is prompt and very helpful. They told me they need to change: . Please change the battery optimization for AudioFetch to "Unrestricted" in settings -> apps -> AudioFetch -> Battery -> Battery Optimization to fix issues with the audio shutting off after a few mintues. There is still an issue with opening other, non-audio apps like email or messages that will shut down the audio ont eh app until restart.
2026-01-27	Lo*****	Works great at my church. I have seen a bunch of bad reviews, most of them at gyms. Perhaps when there are multiple channels, it has issues? At the church, we have just the one channel. If you are connected to the church wifi, you just open the app and within a couple seconds, it is playing the audio. Crazy simple. There is a very slight delay, perhaps 1/10 second or less. This is not an issue in our use since you aren't really seeing the mouths of the speakers well enough to catch it.
Works great at my church. I have seen a bunch of bad reviews, most of them at gyms. Perhaps when there are multiple channels, it has issues? At the church, we have just the one channel. If you are connected to the church wifi, you just open the app and within a couple seconds, it is playing the audio. Crazy simple. There is a very slight delay, perhaps 1/10 second or less. This is not an issue in our use since you aren't really seeing the mouths of the speakers well enough to catch it.
2026-01-25	Ja*****	never stays connected for more than 3 minutes. awful
never stays connected for more than 3 minutes. awful