Comparison

Bang & Olufsen vs Devialet

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

Head to head
About

Bang & Olufsen

Transform your smartphone into a control center for your Bang & Olufsen devices. This app offers guided setup, personalized sound settings, and easy access to user guides and product updates.

Highlights
  • Smartphone control center
  • Step-by-step product setup
  • Personalized sound settings
  • Product update notifications
  • Access to user guides
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SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Enjoy our signature design as you turn your smartphone into a Bang & Olufsen-designed control centre. The app showcases the striking Bang & Olufsen products connected to your Bang & Olufsen account. SETUP GUIDANCE & PERSONALIZATION The Bang & Olufsen app guides you step-by-step through the setup of your product and helps you personalize your product and music experience. BANG & OLUFSEN SIGNATURE SOUND Easy access to product-specific sound settings of your Bang & Olufsen product, giving you beautiful sound no matter what you are listening to. LATEST UPDATE Never miss an update. The Bang & Olufsen app will notify you about updates for your products. INSTRUCTIONS AND USER GUIDE The Bang & Olufsen app guides you on how to use your product and how to get the most out of the product-specific features. We also ensure you easy access to your product’s user guide. NOTE Bang & Olufsen app replaces BeoSetup app for product set-up, BeoRemote app for operating your Bang & Olufsen TV, and BeoPlay app for setting up and controlling your BeoPlay product.

About

Devialet

Control your Devialet home audio devices with this intuitive companion app. Seamlessly set up speakers, manage volume with precision, and access your favorite music streaming services. Create immersive stereo pairs and receive regular updates to enhance your listening experience.

Highlights
  • Unified control for all Devialet home products
  • Easy speaker setup and installation
  • Precise volume control
  • Multiroom volume adjustment
  • Integrated streaming services (Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, UPnP)
  • On-the-fly stereo pair creation
  • Regular product updates
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Power this unreasonable requires some control. That's why we developed a dedicated Devialet app – a smart and intuitive companion that puts you in charge of your Devialet listening experience. THE DEVIALET FAMILY, REUNITED. One unique app for all your Devialet home products: Phantom I, Phantom II, Devialet Dione and Devialet Mania. STRAIGHT TO SOUND. Access to music has never been this quick and seamless. Install and set up your Devialet speaker in a few easy steps. VOLUME YOU CAN HANDLE. All of your speaker's potential is in your hands. Control the volume with extreme precision, no matter where you are in the room. In a multiroom setup, adjust the volume in different rooms, separately or simultaneously. DON'T CHANGE YOUR HABITS. Enjoy your favorite music streaming services via integrated protocols: Bluetooth, AirPlay 2®, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, UPnP* *The list of integrated streaming services may vary by product. CHAIN REACTION. Bring another Phantom into play and create a stereo pair, on the fly. But only if you think you’re ready for immersion. Stereo pairs are only possible between products of the same power: a pair of Phantom I 103 dB for example. FUTURE-PROOF. Stay one step ahead with regular updates for all your Devialet speakers.

Screenshots

Bang & Olufsen4 screens
Devialet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Devialet at free against Bang & Olufsen's free with in-app purchases. Bang & Olufsen's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (31K vs 3.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Bang & Olufsen holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bang & Olufsen has 31K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Bang & Olufsen's written reviews are positive against 38% of Devialet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bang & Olufsen ships an update fortnightly, Devialet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bang & Olufsen versus Devialet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBang & OlufsenDevialet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (31K ratings) — better4.2 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews39.9% of reviews — better38.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31K — better3.2K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB395 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBang & Olufsen a/sDevialet

Customer experience

Bang & Olufsen

All ratings31,310 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews2,790 reviews
Positive39.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative50.4%

Devialet

All ratings3,186 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews926 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative53.0%

User reviews

Bang & Olufsen

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎧 Great sound quality
  • 🎨 Excellent design and build quality
  • 🔊 Powerful and immersive audio experience
  • 🎚️ Intuitive EQ controls
  • 🔋 Long-lasting battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and unreliable pairing
  • 🤖 Buggy and unstable app performance
  • 🔍 Lack of discoverability and user-friendly features
  • 📱 Compatibility problems with certain devices
  • 🔌 Charging and battery life inconsistencies

Devialet

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable connectivity
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface
  • ⭐ Excellent sound quality
  • 💎 Premium design and build

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🔁 Unstable stereo pairing
  • ⚠️ Complicated setup process
  • 📉 Inconsistent app performance

Bugs and requests

Bang & Olufsen

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Bluetooth connection drops and audio cutouts
  • Inaccurate battery level reporting
  • Inconsistent volume and sound profile controls
  • Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved multi-device connectivity and management
  • More advanced EQ and sound customization options
  • Offline playback and playlist support
  • Seamless integration with popular music services
  • Easier firmware and software updates

Devialet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently loses connection to speakers
  • Speakers randomly drop out of stereo mode
  • Firmware updates cause unexpected issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add EQ settings
  • Implement remote power/control
  • Improve multiroom functionality
  • Provide better troubleshooting guidance

In-app purchases

None

Bang & Olufsen

No in-app purchases

None

Devialet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bang & Olufsen free?
Bang & Olufsen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Devialet free?
Devialet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bang & Olufsen or Devialet?
Bang & Olufsen is rated higher. Bang & Olufsen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Devialet averages 4.2 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Bang & Olufsen or Devialet have ads?
Neither Bang & Olufsen nor Devialet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bang & Olufsen or Devialet?
Bang & Olufsen ships an update fortnightly, and Devialet every 3 months. Most recently, Bang & Olufsen was updated on October 31, 2026 and Devialet on October 29, 2026.

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