# SoundBox Remote vs Outline Manager

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SoundBox Remote at 17 against Outline Manager's 2. SoundBox Remote also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SoundBox Remote against 5.0 for Outline Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundBox Remote has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SoundBox Remote ships an update every 9 days, Outline Manager every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundBox Remote | Outline Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbox-remote/id1126558153/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-manager/id6780719439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iMatt Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/508348984) | [Frankie Wellman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780719441) |

## 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


### Outline Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-manager/id6780719439)

This tool helps Jehovah's Witnesses prepare and deliver public talks. It allows importing outlines, customizing content with notes and formatting, and provides a distraction-free presentation mode with a timer and quick access to resources.

**Highlights:** Import PDF and Word outlines, Edit and format content, Add popup notes and annotations, Access scripture references, Built-in presentation mode, Presentation timer, Organize multiple outlines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundBox Remote free?

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

### Is Outline Manager free?

Outline Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SoundBox Remote or Outline Manager?

SoundBox Remote and Outline Manager are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SoundBox Remote or Outline Manager have ads?

Neither SoundBox Remote nor Outline Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundBox Remote or Outline Manager?

SoundBox Remote ships an update every 9 days, and Outline Manager every 8 days. Most recently, SoundBox Remote was updated on November 2, 2026 and Outline Manager on October 31, 2026.

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