Comparison

Almando Control vs ReTouch Sound

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

Head to head
About

Almando Control

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Configure and control your Almando device via a Bluetooth connection from your iPhone.

About

ReTouch Sound

Features
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Many users miss the features they were familiar with from the original SoundTouch app and service. ReTouch was created to help you continue managing your SoundTouch devices comfortably and give them a new life. With ReTouch, you can easily set up, control, and use important features of your speakers again. Features: Speaker Control * Adjust volume * Control playback * Manage sources Bring Back Internet Radio * Search for radio stations * Add stations * Save favorite stations Manage Presets * Configure preset buttons * Quickly access your favorite content * Manage settings conveniently Device Management * Detect SoundTouch devices * Set up speakers * Manage multiple devices Modern User Experience A clean interface, simple operation, and all important functions in one place. ReTouch was created for everyone who wants to continue using their SoundTouch devices and is looking for a modern way to manage their speakers. Note: ReTouch is an independent application and is not affiliated with Bose Corporation. β€œBose” and β€œSoundTouch” are trademarks of Bose Corporation and are used solely to describe device compatibility.

Screenshots

Almando Control4 screens
ReTouch Sound2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReTouch Sound at weekly against Almando Control's every 7 months. Almando Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Almando Control ships an update every 7 months, ReTouch Sound weekly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Almando Control versus ReTouch Sound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlmando ControlReTouch Sound
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeralmando GmbHDennis Thelosen

In-app purchases

None

Almando Control

No in-app purchases

None

ReTouch Sound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Almando Control free?
Almando Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReTouch Sound free?
ReTouch Sound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Almando Control or ReTouch Sound have ads?
Neither Almando Control nor ReTouch Sound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Almando Control or ReTouch Sound?
Almando Control ships an update every 7 months, and ReTouch Sound weekly. Most recently, Almando Control was updated on October 15, 2026 and ReTouch Sound on October 15, 2026.

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