# SoundMax vs Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoundMax at none against Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer's 3. SoundMax also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SoundMax asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SoundMax against 5.0 for Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

SoundMax ships an update every 10 months, Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundMax | Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundmax/id1027257599/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-boostersound-equalizer/id6760703954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tempo (AUST) Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022246520) | [Nicola Brauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885817405) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundMax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundmax/id1027257599)

Control wireless Wi-Fi speakers to stream music and radio stations throughout your home. Set up multiple speakers for a surround sound experience or play different music on each unit individually.

**Highlights:** Multi-room audio streaming, Wireless speaker control, Easy setup wizard, Individual speaker control, Streaming from Pandora, iHeartRadio, Spotify

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-boostersound-equalizer/id6760703954)

Enhance your music with powerful bass and precise audio adjustments. This app offers a 10-band equalizer, custom playlist creation, and real-time volume control for a richer listening experience.

**Highlights:** Strengthen bass frequencies, 10-band equalizer adjustment, Create and organize playlists, Import songs for playback, Real-time volume control, Enhance existing tracks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Bass Booster・Volume Equalizer | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Bass Booster・Volume Equalizer | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundMax free?

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

### Is Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer free?

Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SoundMax or Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer?

SoundMax and Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SoundMax or Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer have ads?

Neither SoundMax nor Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundMax or Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer?

SoundMax ships an update every 10 months, and Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SoundMax was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bass Booster・Sound Equalizer on October 15, 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.*