Comparison

Bose Connect vs TouchStream Radio

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 Location Location access is optional and is used only for the Find My Buds feature. Find My Buds uses your device's location to help identify the last known location of your earbuds. If you do not use Find My Buds, you can decline location access and continue to use the rest of the app. Location information used by Find My Buds is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to Bose.

About

TouchStream Radio

Features
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TouchStream Radio Turn your iPhone / Ipad into a multi-room remote for Sonos , Bose speakers on your home Wi‑Fi. Play the same station in every room with same brand , adjust volume per speaker, switch stations quickly, and keep rooms in sync — without a cloud account. TouchStream Radio is built for people who still love their Sonos , Bose system and want a fast, modern controller on iPhone and iPad. MULTI-ROOM MADE SIMPLE • Play internet radio on one speaker or every room at once • Turn rooms on or off without losing the rest of the group • Per-speaker volume sliders — set the kitchen louder, the bedroom softer • Re-sync when rooms drift apart on live radio • Saved presets for your favorite stations and speaker groups STATIONS & MUSIC • Built-in station library — tap and play • Add your own streams and organize stations your way • Radio Browser presets for more stations worldwide • Podcasts — browse, subscribe, and play on your speakers • Local music and NAS playback for files on your home network DESIGNED FOR YOUR HOME NETWORK • Automatic speaker discovery on Wi‑Fi • Optional location profiles — recall speaker lists per network • Fast station switching while music is already playing • Landscape and portrait layouts for Pad • Optional playback on this iPhone when you are away from home speakers ALSO SUPPORTS • • DLNA and compatible smart TVs • Google Cast targets where configured Compatibility varies by model and network. Multi-room sync works best with matching Bose SoundTouch cabinets on the same Wi‑Fi. PRIVACY & CONTROL • No account required for station only Podcast • Speaker control stays on your local network • You choose which rooms are on, which stations play, and which streams you add GETTING STARTED Connect iPhone / Ipad to the same Wi‑Fi as your speakers Allow Local Network access when prompted Find speakers will start automatically Go to settings and rename / configure your speakers per room Double Tap a station to save to preset or for one-touch listening REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad on the same Wi‑Fi as compatible speakers • Bose Wifi speakers reachable on your home network • Internet access for streaming radio and podcasts IMPORTANT TouchStream Radio is developed by Migvantar. It is not sponsored, endorsed, or authorized by Bose Corporation or Sonos, Inc. Bose®, SoundTouch®, Sonos®, and other marks are trademarks of their respective owners, used only to describe compatibility. SUPPORT Privacy Policy and support: migvantar.is Questions: info@migvantar.is

Screenshots

Bose Connect4 screens
TouchStream Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bose Connect at Free against TouchStream Radio's $14.99. Bose Connect also leads on chart position (#86 vs unranked). TouchStream Radio's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Bose Connect is free to download; TouchStream Radio costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bose Connect ships an update every 3 months, TouchStream Radio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Bose Connect versus TouchStream Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBose ConnectTouchStream Radio
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.8 (294K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings294K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#86 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBose CorporationPalmi Lord

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

TouchStream Radio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bose Connect

No in-app purchases

None

TouchStream Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bose Connect free?
Bose Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TouchStream Radio free?
TouchStream Radio costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bose Connect or TouchStream Radio have ads?
Neither Bose Connect nor TouchStream Radio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bose Connect or TouchStream Radio?
Bose Connect ships an update every 3 months, and TouchStream Radio monthly. Most recently, Bose Connect was updated on October 29, 2026 and TouchStream Radio on October 24, 2026.

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