Comparison

Bose Connect vs Speaker Controller

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

Speaker Controller

Easily connect and stream music to any speaker or headphones. Use your phone as a live microphone for your smart speaker. Enjoy seamless playback and control of your audio.

Highlights
  • Connect and control smart speakers
  • Stream music from phone
  • Use phone as live microphone
  • Seamless music playback
  • Effortless setup
Features
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The our app enables you to connect and stream music to any speaker or headphones effortlessly. With no complicated setup required, simply connect and play seamlessly. Cast, play, control, and enjoy your music with ease. Features: - Connect and control your smart speaker. - Play and cast music from Phone. - Use your phone as live microphone for your smart speaker. Subscription Auto-Renewal Information: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, identifying the renewal cost based on the selected plan. - Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by accessing their Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i2_YdZFXRmwqR2AXD4Cx2XxP1bLKK-OYaqs3Zw4HMlw/edit Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aMUUz5wyl-dhYPsvuY6V0rdmyVzrI90OYc0-lV33yPs/edit

Screenshots

Bose Connect4 screens
Speaker Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bose Connect at none against Speaker Controller's 1. Bose Connect also leads on ratings volume (292K vs 17) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). Speaker Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Speaker Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Bose Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bose Connect against 4.9 for Speaker Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bose Connect has 292K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bose Connect ships an update every 3 months, Speaker Controller every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bose Connect versus Speaker Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBose ConnectSpeaker Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (292K ratings)4.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings292K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBose CorporationLionel Breault

Customer experience

Bose Connect

All ratings292,264 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,460 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative25.9%

Speaker Controller

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Speaker Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bose Connect

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speaker Controller

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Week Premium + 3-days Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is Bose Connect free?
Bose Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speaker Controller free?
Speaker Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bose Connect or Speaker Controller?
Speaker Controller is rated higher. Bose Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 292K ratings, while Speaker Controller averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Bose Connect or Speaker Controller have ads?
Neither Bose Connect nor Speaker Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bose Connect or Speaker Controller?
Bose Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Speaker Controller every 2 days. Most recently, Bose Connect was updated on September 29, 2026 and Speaker Controller on August 29, 2026.

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