Comparison

SoundBox Remote vs Returns Pro

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

Returns Pro

This tool helps Jehovah's Witnesses manage their ministry by quickly adding and updating return visits. It's designed for speed and simplicity, offering a lightweight experience for efficient record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Fast return visit tracking
  • Easy update functionality
  • Simple and beautiful interface
  • Lightweight design
  • Ministry assistance tool
Features
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A beautiful, simple, and easy to use return visit app to assist Jehovah's Witnesses with ministry. This app was designed to be fast and lightweight to quickly add and update your return visits without being bogged down with too many taps. I hope you enjoy using it. This app is NOT an official app from Jehovah's Witnesses. Please feel free to report bugs to me at fgathright@me.com

Screenshots

SoundBox Remote4 screens
Returns Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoundBox Remote at 5.0 against Returns Pro's 4.3. SoundBox Remote also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ratings volume, 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

SoundBox Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SoundBox Remote's written reviews are positive against 86% of Returns Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundBox Remote ships an update every 9 days, Returns Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SoundBox Remote versus Returns Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundBox RemoteReturns Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better4.3 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1719 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiMatt SolutionsFloyd Gathright

Customer experience

SoundBox Remote

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

Returns Pro

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

SoundBox Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Returns Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundBox Remote free?
SoundBox Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Returns Pro free?
Returns Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoundBox Remote or Returns Pro?
SoundBox Remote is rated higher. SoundBox Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Returns Pro averages 4.3 from 19 ratings.
Do SoundBox Remote or Returns Pro have ads?
Neither SoundBox Remote nor Returns Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundBox Remote or Returns Pro?
SoundBox Remote ships an update every 9 days, and Returns Pro every 4 months. Most recently, SoundBox Remote was updated on August 15, 2026 and Returns Pro on June 4, 2026.

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