# Bose vs WiiM Home

The clearest difference is rating: Bose at 4.8 against WiiM Home's 3.9. Bose also leads on ratings volume (183K vs 2K) and chart position (#10 vs #173). WiiM Home's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (68% vs 47%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Bose holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bose has 183K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Bose's written reviews are positive against 68% of WiiM Home's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bose ships an update monthly, WiiM Home every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bose | WiiM Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (183K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bose/id1364986984/reviews)** | [3.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiim-home/id1573883295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **183K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **68.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #173 |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bose Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/425230041) | [Linkplay Tech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/775592957) |

## What reviewers say

### Bose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bose/id1364986984)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Control all your Bose audio products from a single app. Personalize noise cancellation, customize EQ settings, and set up your devices for seamless listening. Access your favorite music services and playlists with one-touch ease.

**Highlights:** Unified control for Bose products, Controllable noise cancellation, Customizable EQ settings, One-touch music presets, Integrated music streaming

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup and programming
- 🔊 Impressive sound quality
- 👍 Useful app features
- 💡 Customizable EQ and noise cancelling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
- 🔌 Unreliable Bluetooth connection
- 🤖 Lack of accessibility and voice control options
- 🤔 Confusing app layout and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently fails to recognize connected devices
- Noise cancelling settings revert to default unexpectedly
- Bluetooth pairing and reconnection issues
- Forced firmware updates causing sound quality degradation

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Improve multi-device connectivity and switching
- Provide more customization options for noise cancelling
- Integrate with more music services like Apple Music


### WiiM Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiim-home/id1573883295)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Control your music and WiiM devices from a single app. Access your favorite music services, manage multi-room audio, and customize your listening experience with EQ and room correction. Effortlessly set up new devices and enjoy seamless streaming throughout your home.

**Highlights:** Unified music and device control, Access to multiple music services, Multi-room audio synchronization, Simplified device setup, Built-in EQ and Room Correction, Favorite music and playlist management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 🎨 Intuitive interface
- 🔊 Great sound quality
- 💡 Useful features like EQ and room correction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues, device disconnections
- 🔍 Limited search and playlist functionality
- 📚 Incomplete integration with some music services
- 🔀 Shuffle/random playback limitations
- 🖼️ Album art display issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Firmware update issues causing connectivity problems
- Inconsistent performance after software updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Music
- Improve playlist management features
- Enhance search and browsing capabilities
- Provide better integration with smart home devices
- Allow more customization options for the app interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bose free?

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

### Is WiiM Home free?

WiiM Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bose or WiiM Home?

Bose is rated higher. Bose averages 4.8 out of 5 from 183K ratings, while WiiM Home averages 3.9 from 2K ratings.

### Do Bose or WiiM Home have ads?

Neither Bose nor WiiM Home shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bose or WiiM Home?

Bose ships an update monthly, and WiiM Home every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bose was updated on November 9, 2026 and WiiM Home on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bose or WiiM Home?

Bose currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and WiiM Home at #173. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*