# SoundBox Remote vs WitnessWork

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoundBox Remote at none against WitnessWork's 10. SoundBox Remote also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.4). WitnessWork's advantage is ratings volume (450 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WitnessWork sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SoundBox Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SoundBox Remote against 4.9 for WitnessWork. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WitnessWork has 450 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of SoundBox Remote's written reviews are positive against 95% of WitnessWork's.

SoundBox Remote ships an update every 9 days, WitnessWork fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundBox Remote | WitnessWork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbox-remote/id1126558153/reviews)** | [4.9 (450 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witnesswork/id6469723047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **450** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 95.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iMatt Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/508348984) | [Levi Wilkerson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712542968) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundBox Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbox-remote/id1126558153)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WitnessWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witnesswork/id6469723047)

This app helps Jehovah's Witnesses manage their field service activities. It offers tools for organizing contacts, scheduling visits, tracking time, and viewing progress reports. Features include automatic mapping, customizable reminders, and secure data sharing.

**Highlights:** Contact management with map integration, Return visit scheduling and reminders, Service time tracking with automatic caps, Progress reports and statistics, Home screen widgets, Secure contact sharing and import, Customizable territory management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Donation | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Donation | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Donation | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Donation | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Donation | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Donation | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Donation | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Donation | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Donation | $3.99 | one-time |
| One Time Donation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and Productive
- 🚀 Customizable Hours
- 📍 Geotagged Addresses
- 📝 Wonderful Features
- 💻 Nicely Designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with Exporting Data
- 🕰️ Lack of Timer/Clock Feature
- 🗺️ Inconsistent Location Pinning

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches After Latest Update
- Time Calculation Discrepancies

**Requested features**

- Lock Screen Widget
- Ability to Configure Week Start Day
- Time Entry with Notes
- Integration with Congregation Apps
- Placement Tracking for Literature and Videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundBox Remote free?

SoundBox Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WitnessWork free?

WitnessWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SoundBox Remote or WitnessWork?

SoundBox Remote is rated higher. SoundBox Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while WitnessWork averages 4.9 from 450 ratings.

### Do SoundBox Remote or WitnessWork have ads?

Neither SoundBox Remote nor WitnessWork shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundBox Remote or WitnessWork?

SoundBox Remote ships an update every 9 days, and WitnessWork fortnightly. Most recently, SoundBox Remote was updated on November 2, 2026 and WitnessWork on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*