Anker soundcore vs Skullcandy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anker soundcore
Enhance your audio experience with personalized sound settings and device-specific features. Optimize your listening for music, calls, and more across a wide range of compatible devices.
- Personalize listening experience
- Optimize audio settings
- Device-specific features
- Customizable EQ
Read full descriptionHide full description
Please Note: 1. The soundcore app currently only supports the following soundcore devices: Flare / Flare+ / Flare S+ / Rave / Rave Mini / Mega / Trance / Wakey / Icon+ / Motion+ / Infini Pro / Model Zero / Model Zero+ / Liberty 2 Pro / Liberty Air 2 / Liberty 2 / Life NC / PowerConf / Flare 2 / Rave Neo / Rave Partycast / Trance Go / Soundcore Mini 3 / Motion Boom / Soundcore 3 / Boost(Upgraded) / Life Q30 / Life Q20+ / Life Q35 / Life Tune / Life Tune Pro / / Life Tune XR / Life A2 NC / Life Dot 2 NC / Life Dot 2S / Liberty Air 2 Pro / Life P3 / Liberty Neo 2 / Liberty 3 Pro / Rave+ / Select 2 / Life Dot 2 XR / Rave Neo SE / Life Tune Pro / Soundcore min 3 Pro / Life P3 / Life Note 3 / Life Note 3S / Life 2 Neo / Life Q10i / Life Dot 3i / Soundcore Dot 3i / Life Note 3i / Soundcore Note 3i / Sport X10 / Life A3i / Soundcore A3i / Life P3i / Soundcore P3i / Space A40 / Space Q45 / VR P10 / Sleep A10 / Liberty 4 2. Not all soundcore devices support all features shown in the screenshots. App Description: The soundcore app offers unique features for each of the supported soundcore devices and allows you to personalize and optimize your listening experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Skullcandy
Customize your audio with personalized sound profiles and adjustable equalizers. Keep your devices updated with the latest firmware and access user guides for optimal performance. Enhance your listening experience with tailored audio settings.
- Personal Sound profiles
- Customizable Equalizers
- Firmware Updates
- User Guides & Support
- Hearing Modes
Read full descriptionHide full description
About the Skullcandy App ONE APP. TOTAL CONTROL. THE FULL SKULLCANDY EXPERIENCE. TOTAL AUDIO CONTROL The Skullcandy App gives you the power to dial in your listening experience for any situation. Toggle listening modes, adjust Stay-Aware levels to let the outside world in when you need it, or fine-tune your EQ to match your music, mood, or environment. Whether you’re working out, commuting, gaming, or just kicking back, you can adapt your sound in seconds. Features vary by model. UNLOCK ADVANCED FEATURES The Skullcandy App opens the door to powerful features that take your headphones beyond the basics. Set up Personal Sound to tune audio specifically to your hearing profile, create custom EQ settings to shape your sound, and map button controls so your headphones respond exactly how you want. It’s about making your gear work for you, delivering a listening experience that feels personal, intuitive, and completely customizable. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Getting the most out of your headphones should be easy. The Skullcandy App gives you access to product guides, setup instructions, feature walkthroughs, and troubleshooting support all in one place. Whether you’re setting up a new product or exploring everything it can do, the app makes it simple to learn, adjust, and get back to what matters most: your music. SKULL AI HANDS FREE ASSISTANT Enabled by Bragi, Skull AI is available for Method 540 ANC earbuds, as a 90-day free trial with a paid subscription beyond that. Activate the trial through the Audio App store in the Skullcandy App, then say “OK, Skully” and your earbuds spring into action. Whether you want quick answers, recommendations, or hands-free music control, your AI is always ready. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Anker soundcore at 4.7 against Skullcandy's 2.8. Anker soundcore also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 215) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). Skullcandy's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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
Both are free to download. Anker soundcore sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Skullcandy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Anker soundcore holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker soundcore has 40K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Anker soundcore's written reviews are positive against 18% of Skullcandy's.
Anker soundcore ships an update every 11 days, Skullcandy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anker soundcore | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (40K ratings) — better | 2.8 (215 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews — better | 18.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40K — better | 215 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #27 — better | #41 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 691 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Power Mobile Life LLC | Skullcandy, Inc |
Customer experience
Anker soundcore
Skullcandy
User reviews
Anker soundcore
From 40K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great sound quality
- 👍 Customizable EQ and sound profiles
- 🚀 Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 👍 Comfortable and well-designed earbuds
- 🚀 Excellent noise cancellation
Room to improve
- 🐛 App connection issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates
- 🐛 Unreliable touch controls
- 🐛 Connectivity problems between earbuds
Skullcandy
From 215 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app when it works
- 👍 Useful features like personal sound and EQ
- 🚀 Enhances headphone capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 App crashes or fails to connect
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with many Skullcandy products
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 👎 Limited customization options
Bugs and requests
Anker soundcore
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to detect connected devices
- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Earbuds randomly disconnect from devices
- Hearing test feature not working properly
- Equalizer settings not saving correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Add more customization options in the app
- Improve app UI and navigation
- Implement multi-device switching in the app
- Add widgets for quick controls
- Improve app stability and reliability
Skullcandy
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to connect to compatible headphones
- Personal sound setup frequently interrupted
- Headphone controls not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more Skullcandy products
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Implement custom EQ settings
- Add dark mode option
In-app purchases
Anker soundcore
- Pro (Monthly)$15.991 Month
- Pro (Bi-Annual)$69.996 Months
- Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Unlimited$239.991 Year
- 120 mins$2.99
- 600 mins$9.99
- 3,000 mins$49.00
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- 6,000 mins$89.00
Skullcandy
- Skull-AI Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
- Skull AI Yearly$49.991 Year
Questions
Is Anker soundcore free?
Is Skullcandy free?
Which has better reviews, Anker soundcore or Skullcandy?
Do Anker soundcore or Skullcandy have ads?
Which is updated more often, Anker soundcore or Skullcandy?
Which is more popular, Anker soundcore or Skullcandy?
Other comparisons
