Comparison

Bose Connect vs Alto Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bose Connect

Control and enhance your Bose Bluetooth audio devices. Manage settings, share music with friends, and customize noise cancellation. Stay updated with the latest software for an optimized listening experience.

Highlights
  • Manage product settings
  • Control auto-off timer
  • Adjust volume
  • View battery readings
  • Share music with two headphones
  • Sync speakers for Party Mode
  • Enable Stereo Mode for speakers
  • Adjust noise cancellation
Features
Currently charting
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Bose Connect unlocks the full potential of your Bose Bluetooth® Product. EASY ACCESS TO EVERYTHING Get quick access to the key features on your products, like the auto-off timer, volume control, and battery readings. And it’s the easiest way to manage multiple Bluetooth connections. But that’s just the beginning. SHARE THE MUSIC MUSIC SHARE lets you listen together. Now two pairs of Bose® wireless headphones can share the experience - listen together, at the same time, while one of you DJ’s. New PARTY MODE lets you sync two SoundLink® speakers for double the audio…ideal for listening in two different places, and new STEREO MODE immerses you in music by separating the sound into Left and Right channels across two paired speakers for that amazing stereo experience. GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HEADPHONES CONTROLLABLE NOISE CANCELLATION on our QC®30 headphones lets you decide how much of the world to let in by adjusting the level of noise cancellation right in the app. And the built-in HEART RATE MONITOR for our SoundSport® Pulse headphones displays your heart rate clearly in the app. AND SO MUCH MORE From viewing product details to personalizing settings, get the most out of your Bose wireless products. It even downloads the latest software in the background and only installs it when you’re ready. See how our simple app can make all the difference. 
* NOTE *
 Bose Connect works with Bose Frames, QC®35, SoundSport® wireless, SoundSport® Pulse wireless, SoundSport® Free wireless, QuietControl™ 30, SoundLink® wireless II, ProFlight® headphones, and SoundWear Companion speaker, SoundLink® Color II, SoundLink® Revolve, SoundLink® Revolve+, SoundLink® Micro, and S1 Pro® speakers
 
 Some features may not be available for all products. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license. https://www.bose.com/en_us/legal/california_privacy_notice_of_collection.html https://worldwide.bose.com/privacypolicy

About

Alto Pro

Control and configure compatible Alto Professional loudspeakers remotely. Adjust settings like stereo linking, EQ, and Bluetooth levels for a seamless audio experience.

Highlights
  • True Stereo Wireless Speaker Linking
  • Speaker Use EQ Selection
  • Sub Size Selection
  • Bluetooth Levels
  • Customizable EQ
  • Individual Channel EQ
Features
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Get powerful remote control and configuration of your compatible Alto Professional loudspeakers with the Alto Pro app. Using the App you’ll get easy remote access to features* like: - True Stereo Wireless Speaker Linking - Speaker Use EQ Selection - Sub Size Selection - Bluetooth Levels - Customizable EQ - Individual Channel EQ Compatible with the following Alto Professional products: TS408, TS410, TS412, TS415, BUSKER, Uber FX2 *Not all features are included on every speaker. Consult our website for more details on which features come with which speakers

Screenshots

Bose Connect4 screens
Alto Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bose Connect at 68% against Alto Pro's 25%. Bose Connect also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (292K vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bose Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bose Connect has 292K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Bose Connect's written reviews are positive against 25% of Alto Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bose Connect ships an update every 3 months, Alto Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bose Connect versus Alto Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBose ConnectAlto Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (292K ratings) — better3.4 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings292K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#87 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBose CorporationAkai Professional

Customer experience

Bose Connect

All ratings292,264 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,458 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative25.8%

Alto Pro

All ratings22 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral27.3%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative60.7%

Bugs and requests

Bose Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently loses connection with devices
  • Firmware updates cause issues and break functionality
  • Stereo mode often fails to work properly
  • Random power-on and disconnection problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Equalizer options
  • Ability to set default noise cancellation level
  • Improved Bluetooth management and device switching
  • Better accessibility support

Alto Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bose Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Alto Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bose Connect free?
Bose Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alto Pro free?
Alto Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bose Connect or Alto Pro?
Bose Connect is rated higher. Bose Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 292K ratings, while Alto Pro averages 3.4 from 22 ratings.
Do Bose Connect or Alto Pro have ads?
Neither Bose Connect nor Alto Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bose Connect or Alto Pro?
Bose Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Alto Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Bose Connect was updated on September 25, 2026 and Alto Pro on September 7, 2026.

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