Comparison

Ather vs boAt Hearables

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

Head to head
About

Ather

Manage your electric scooter remotely. Track its location, plan rides, and control dashboard features via Bluetooth. Schedule service, find charging stations, and monitor battery status for a seamless riding experience.

Highlights
  • Scooter location tracking
  • Bluetooth connectivity for alerts
  • Ride planning and navigation
  • Service request and roadside assistance
  • Charging station finder
  • Battery status monitoring
  • Document storage
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Stay connected to your Ather scooter, always. The app lets you locate your scooter, plan your rides, place a service request, and track your scooter's charge. In short, your entire ride is on the phone too. Why is this app a must-have? 1) Track your scooter’s location. 2) Connect to your scooter via Bluetooth™ for call alerts and music control on the dashboard. 3) Send the location coordinates to your Ather scooter, even when you're away. 4) Find the nearest Ather Grid if your scooter needs to be charged on the way. 5) Check the range available for your next ride. 6) Place a request for vehicle service or to resolve a glitch. And for any roadside assistance, we are just a tap away. 7) Receive important alerts like new software updates and other critical details about your scooter. 8) Upload documents like your DL, insurance, and keep them handy on your scooter’s dashboard.

About

boAt Hearables

Enhance your audio devices with this app. It offers one-touch diagnostics, customizable controls, and seamless software updates for compatible boAt audio products. Manage multiple devices from a single dashboard and enjoy features like noise cancellation and spatial audio.

Highlights
  • Smart Diagnostics
  • Button/Touch Personalization
  • Over-the-Air Updates
  • Active Noise Cancellation
  • boAt Spatial Audio
  • boAt Equalizer
  • Multipoint Connectivity
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Upgrade your listening experience with the boAt Hearables app. Get one-touch access to the industry-first Smart Diagnostics function, button/touch personalization, seamless Over-the-Air updates, and more for supported boAt audio products. The compatible models can be viewed under the “Supported Devices” section of the app and include the following*: -- TWS Earbuds (Airdopes Series) Prime 512 | Prime 513 ANC | 163 | 91 | 141 Gen 2 141 ANC | Ace Gen 2 | Alpha Gen 2 | 213 | 212 219 | Prime 700 ANC | 131 Gen 2 | Prime 413 | 313 Prime 511 | Prime 412 | 301 | 181 Pro 161 ANC Elite | 91 Prime | 141 Elite ANC | Ace 71 | Ultra Plus | 131 Elite ANC | 101v2 | Joy 121 Pro Plus | Plus 311 | 311 Pro | 111v2 Prime 701 ANC | 800 HiDef | Ultra Pro | Alpha 161 | 141 | 131 | Supreme | Flex 454 ANC | 800 300 | 341 ANC | 393 ANC | 172 | 138 | -- TWS Earbuds (Nirvana Series) Crown | Ivy Pro | Zenith Pro | Iris | X TWS Lucid | Crystl | Ion ANC Pro | Ivy Space | Zenith | Nebula | Ion ANC | Ion -- TWS Earbuds (Immortal Series) Immortal 131 | -- Neckbands (Rockerz Series) 150 Pro | 203 | 202 | 113 | 112 | 111 Zen ANC | 301 ANC | Trinity Grande | Prime 255Z Prime 205 | Summit | 235 Pro | Trinity Gen 2 | 210 ANC 255 Z Plus | 255 ANC | 255 Max | 255 Pro+ 333 Pro | 333 | 330 Pro | -- Neckbands (Nirvana Series) 525 ANC | -- Headphones (Rockerz Series) 480 | 421 | 425 | 460 | 413 | 412 | 411 | Plus 550 | 550 Prime 415 | Plus 550 ANC | 512 ANC | 430 | 450 Pro Rockerz 450R | 450 | 650 Pro | 551 ANC Pro -- Headphones (Nirvana Series) Nirvana Eutopia | -- Speakers (Stone Series) Arc Pro Plus | Arc Pro | 350 | 350 Pro | 352 | 352 Pro 358 | 358 Pro | Lumos | -- Speakers (PartyPal Series) PartyPal 600 | -- Soundbars (Aavante Series) Bar 950 | Bar Aspire | Bar 490 | Bar 485 | Bar 480 Simply pair your boAt audio device with your smartphone, and it will automatically appear in the ‘My Devices’ section of the app, if compatible. You can also manage multiple boAt products from one dashboard. Once connected, explore the features available for your product (if applicable): • Active Noise Cancellation: Enjoy noise-free listening with Hybrid/FF ANC, even in busy environments. • boAt Spatial Audio: Experience immersive, theater-like surround sound. • Dolby Audio: Enhance your listening with rich sound powered by Dolby technology. • boAt Adaptive EQ by Mimi: Personalize your audio profile for better listening comfort. • Multipoint Connectivity: Connect to two devices and switch seamlessly. • boAt Equalizer: Choose preset EQ modes (POP/ROCK/JAZZ/CLUB) or create a custom EQ. • Smart Diagnostics Mode: Quickly resolve issues related to Bluetooth, microphone, speaker, battery, and more. • Battery & Connectivity Indicator: Monitor battery levels and connection status. • Button/Touch Personalization: Customize controls based on your preference. • OTA Software Updates: Access firmware updates with improved features and performance. • Help & Support: Browse manuals, get product info, and contact support. • boAt Store: Discover, compare, review, and purchase products from the app. Note: * - The Smart Diagnostics mode helps resolve software issues ONLY. For solutions regarding hardware concerns, please contact our customer service center.

Screenshots

Ather4 screens
boAt Hearables3 screens

Verdict

The call

Ather and boAt Hearables both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of Ather's written reviews are positive against 20% of boAt Hearables's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ather against 4.6 for boAt Hearables. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 278 and 109 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Ather's written reviews are positive against 20% of boAt Hearables's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ather ships an update monthly, boAt Hearables every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ather versus boAt Hearables: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtherboAt Hearables
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (278 ratings) — better4.6 (109 ratings)
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings278 — better109
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size674 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATHER ENERGY LIMITEDImagine Marketing Limited

Customer experience

Ather

All ratings272 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral16.9%
Negative38.6%

boAt Hearables

All ratings109 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative77.5%

In-app purchases

None

Ather

No in-app purchases

None

boAt Hearables

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ather free?
Ather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is boAt Hearables free?
boAt Hearables is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ather or boAt Hearables?
Ather is rated higher. Ather averages 4.6 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while boAt Hearables averages 4.6 from 109 ratings.
Do Ather or boAt Hearables have ads?
Neither Ather nor boAt Hearables shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ather or boAt Hearables?
Ather ships an update monthly, and boAt Hearables every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ather was updated on November 2, 2026 and boAt Hearables on November 3, 2026.

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