Comparison

SoundBox Remote vs SyncOnSet 5.0

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

Head to head
About

SoundBox Remote

This app acts as a remote control for the SoundBox Windows software, allowing users to manage audio, visual media, and meeting timers. It offers features like starting/stopping timers, controlling media playback, and displaying fullscreen timers, all from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • Meeting part timers with start/stop/reset
  • Fullscreen timer optimized for podium use
  • Media controls for videos, audio, images, and websites
  • Optional song queuing and playback
  • Progress bar for media playback
  • Bell for overtime alerts
Features
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This app is a remote control for the SoundBox Windows software, typically used by congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses to manage audio and visual media and the timing of each part of the meeting. You MUST have the SoundBox Windows software installed on a computer to use this app. REMOTE APP FEATURES --------------------------------- Timers for each Meeting Part: - free up the brother on the box from having to control the timers - start/stop/reset timers - collapse meeting sections - timer changes from white > yellow (30 secs) > red (overtime) - sound bell for student parts that go overtime - optionally hide the start/stop buttons in settings for "read-only" mode - email a summary of timers Fullscreen Timer in Landscape: - optimised for use on the speakers podium - tap the clock to hide the Timer if it is distracting - view the Next Song - change the screen brightness Media Controls: - all media for the current meeting - play/pause/stop videos - play/stop audio - show/hide images - comprehensive slideshow support - show/hide websites and pdf files - progress bar for playback of video+audio Optional Song Controls: - view queued songs for the meeting - add/change songs - play/stop songs and background music - optionally hide the songs tab in settings Media will be grouped into the Meeting Sections (Treasures, Ministry, Living) and listed in sequential order. A speaker can control their images or other media from the podium. The app can be run on multiple devices at the same time. For example, the meeting chairman can view the timers and could decide to ring the bell for a student talk if it is running overtime. Another brother from the sound department could be sitting in his seat in the audience starting/stopping the timers for each talk. And of course the fullscreen timer could be running on a device the podium. While the app is running, it will prevent the device from turning off. This can be disabled in settings. The Bell can be played from the local device or from the main SoundBox computer. If it is played from the local device the app will detect the current volume setting, switch it to 100% to play the bell, and then set the volume back to its previous setting. This prevents the device from playing unwanted sounds from other apps and notifications. And of course you are always asked to confirm before the Bell is played - just in case you hit the button by mistake. This app is optimised for all iOS devices - iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad. Split Screen mode is supported on iPad. INSTRUCTIONS --------------------- The app requires at least version 3.0 of Soundbox. You can download the SoundBox Windows software from: http://cv8.org.uk/soundbox/ For instructions on how to use the app please see the website: http://soundbox.imattsolutions.com SUPPORT --------------- Please do not ask questions or report issues on the App Store as there is no way to respond or help you. For feedback about the main SoundBox Windows software see http://cv8.org.uk/soundbox/ For feedback about this SoundBox Remote App please use Facebook or Twitter. App Website: http://soundbox.imattsolutions.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/SoundBoxRemote Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundBoxRemote OTHER APPS BY IMATT SOLUTIONS ----------------------------------------- If you enjoy SoundBox Remote, you might also enjoy... *** ServicePlanner *** A new Field Service and Ministry App with automated Dropbox Sync, full Call and Return Visit Management, Reporting, Time Scheduling and much more. www.serviceplanner.me *** Equipd Bible *** Multiple Bibles side-by-side, Verse Notes, Bookmarks grouped by Topic, and optional support for Chinese Pinyin, Bopomofo (Zhuyin), and Sidney Lau. www.equipd.me

About

SyncOnSet 5.0

This Emmy Award-winning tool streamlines TV and film production for creative departments. It digitally manages script breakdowns, continuity photos, inventory, and approvals from prep to wrap, optimizing workflows and communication.

Highlights
  • Digital script breakdowns
  • Continuity photo management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Approvals and notes
  • Department-specific workflows
  • Pre-production to wrap management
Features
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SyncOnSet is an Emmy Award-winning digital continuity and collaboration tool that helps streamline TV and Film production from prep to wrap. With SyncOnSet, your whole team can digitally manage script breakdowns, continuity photos, inventory, approvals, notes, and much more! Designed for Costume, Hair, Makeup, Props and Set Dec departments, SyncOnSet helps optimize workflows and secure communication throughout the life of a project. Creative departments use SyncOnSet production apps from pre-production (script breakdown and budgeting) to principal photography (continuity notes and photos), through wrap (wrap labels and reports).

Screenshots

SoundBox Remote4 screens
SyncOnSet 5.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundBox Remote at 100% against SyncOnSet 5.0's 3%. SoundBox Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). SyncOnSet 5.0's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundBox Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SoundBox Remote's written reviews are positive against 3% of SyncOnSet 5.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundBox Remote ships an update every 9 days, SyncOnSet 5.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SoundBox Remote versus SyncOnSet 5.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundBox RemoteSyncOnSet 5.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better1.7 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better2.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1761 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiMatt Solutionswymsee Inc.

Customer experience

SoundBox Remote

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SyncOnSet 5.0

All ratings61 ratings
Positive18.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative78.7%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive2.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative92.5%

In-app purchases

None

SoundBox Remote

No in-app purchases

None

SyncOnSet 5.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundBox Remote free?
SoundBox Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SyncOnSet 5.0 free?
SyncOnSet 5.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoundBox Remote or SyncOnSet 5.0?
SoundBox Remote is rated higher. SoundBox Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while SyncOnSet 5.0 averages 1.7 from 61 ratings.
Do SoundBox Remote or SyncOnSet 5.0 have ads?
Neither SoundBox Remote nor SyncOnSet 5.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundBox Remote or SyncOnSet 5.0?
SoundBox Remote ships an update every 9 days, and SyncOnSet 5.0 monthly. Most recently, SoundBox Remote was updated on August 15, 2026 and SyncOnSet 5.0 on September 18, 2026.

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