Comparison

Sound Bar Controller vs Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

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

Head to head
About

Sound Bar Controller

Control select Yamaha sound bars remotely from your iOS device. Manage volume, input selection, and set up Alexa voice control. Stream audio from your phone or NAS drive over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Alexa voice control setup
  • Volume and input control
  • Wi-Fi audio streaming
  • Wireless surround speaker control
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The Sound Bar Controller app provides easy operation for select Yamaha Sound Bars using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. Key Features: - Initial setup of built-in Alexa voice control settings - Basic control functions such as volume up/down and input selection - Play audio files stored on your phone or NAS drive through Wi-Fi - Volume control for wireless surround speakers and wireless subwoofer (Only SR-X40A, SR-X50A, ATS-X500) [Supported Models] YAS-109, YAS-209 ATS-1090, ATS-2090 SR-X40A, SR-X50A, ATS-X500 [iOS Version Requirement] * This application supports iOS version 10 or above. - A wireless Local Area Network (LAN) and a compatible Yamaha Network product(s)* residing within the same LAN.

About

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

Control and enhance audio from various smart speakers and devices. Stream music from multiple services, boost bass and volume, and even use your phone as a microphone. Enjoy an ad-free experience with premium features.

Highlights
  • Connect and control AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers
  • Boost bass, treble, and volume
  • Full-range equalizer with presets
  • Stream from multiple music services
  • Use phone as a microphone
  • Ad blocker for YouTube
  • Private web browser
Features
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GIVE OUR APP A TRY IF YOU WANT TO: • Connect, control, group, and ungroup all nearby AirPlay speakers, amplifiers, and smart TVs. • Boost and sync multiple speakers to deliver high-quality sound at extra-high volumes for loud music. • Enhance your music experience with our bass booster, treble booster, volume booster, and full-range equalizer, including presets such as Acoustic, Dance, Electronic, Jazz, Pop, R&B, and more. • Manage and enjoy your all-time favorite songs, artists, and personalized playlists for every occasion with our Localcast feature. • Use our all-in-one music hub to access multiple streaming services — Apple Music, YouTube, Dailymotion, Vimeo, Audiomack, SoundCloud, and more — and seamlessly switch between them without leaving the app. • Instantly turn your iPhone into a microphone to record and stream your voice. • Discover trending songs updated daily. • Enjoy our ad blocker to watch your favorite YouTubers’ content and cast YouTube Music to your speakers without limitations or interruptions. • Use a private, secure, and fast built-in web browser to access your favorite online audio content providers with no tracking and no personal data stored during browsing. 1. Detect & Connect • Detect and connect to any nearby Wi-Fi or AirPlay speakers and amplifiers, such as: - Sonos Era 100, Sonos One (S1 & S2), Sonos Play, and more. - DENON, HEOS, Marantz, and Naim. - B&O Beoplay, and B&O Beosound. - Many other brands. • Detect and pair with any Bluetooth speakers, amplifiers, headphones, or earbuds, such as: - Bose Home Speaker, Bose Smart Soundbar, and more. - Harman Kardon Aura, Harman Kardon AVR, JBL, and more. - Logitech UE Boom 2. Control • Bass booster, treble booster, volume booster, and equalizer. • Adjust bass and treble output; enable or disable loudness. • Play / Pause / Next Track / Previous Track / Seek. 3. Offline Music Player / Online Music Streaming • Stream music from Apple Music, YouTube, Dailymotion, Vimeo, Audiomack, SoundCloud, and more. • My Local music library: Import music files in various formats into your library, download your favorite tracks, and enjoy high-quality offline playback. • Cast music to your speakers without Wi-Fi. • Voice recorder: Create and amplify your voice with our VoiceCast. HOW IT WORKS • Getting started is simple — download the Smart Speakers Remote Control app. • Join our Annual Premium Membership gives you access to: - A free 3-day trial — cancel any time. - Unlimited connection and casting of audio to speakers and headphones. - Ad-free YouTube listening & streaming. - Full control over your sound quality. - Dedicated customer support just an email away. • In addition to the annual plan, we offer more budget-friendly weekly and monthly options — cancel anytime. • If you choose not to become our Premium member, that’s okay too! You can still enjoy our Premium Features using your iPhone’s built-in speaker all day long. DOWNLOAD Smart Speakers Remote Control NOW! PAYMENT AND SUBSCRIPTIONS • Pricing may vary by country, and actual charges may be converted to your local currency based on your country of residence. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the time of purchase confirmation. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and you will be informed of the renewal cost. • Manage your membership in your account settings, including the option to disable auto-renewal. If a free trial is offered, any unused portion will be forfeited once you purchase a membership to the applicable publication. Privacy Policy: https://fiisionstudio.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://fiisionstudio.com/terms-and-conditions/ For assistance, contact us at support@fiisionstudio.com. Questions or suggestions? Just send us an email.

Screenshots

Sound Bar Controller4 screens
Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sound Bar Controller at none against Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's 16. Sound Bar Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sound Bar Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sound Bar Controller against 4.4 for Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 7.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Sound Bar Controller's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Bar Controller ships an update every 5 months, Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sound Bar Controller versus Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Bar ControllerSmart Speaker Equalizer Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.8K ratings)4.4 (7.8K ratings)
Positive reviews22.1% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K7.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationFiision Studio Company Limited

Customer experience

Sound Bar Controller

All ratings6,783 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews542 reviews
Positive22.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative67.3%

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

All ratings7,783 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative79.1%

User reviews

Sound Bar Controller

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great sound quality
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive app
  • 👍 Lots of sound settings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Unreliable Alexa integration
  • 🐛 Unintuitive user interface

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

From 7.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Awesome
  • 👍 Great
  • 👍 Somewhat difficult to set up

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 🚫 Crashes at startup
  • 🚫 Complicated interface
  • 🚫 Unstable
  • 💰 Expensive

Bugs and requests

Sound Bar Controller

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App unable to connect to sound bar
  • Sound bar randomly disconnects
  • Firmware updates cause issues
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Equalizer for more sound customization
  • Better volume control options
  • Improved Alexa integration
  • Simplified app navigation

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Connectivity issues
  • Inability to find or connect to speakers
  • Playback problems
  • Incompatibility with older Sonos systems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control multiple speakers
  • Improved connectivity and stability
  • Better user interface and navigation
  • Support for more music services
  • Offline music playback

In-app purchases

None

Sound Bar Controller

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

Subscriptions11
  • Weekly Premium Event3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium2 variants$2.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99
  • Lifetime Premium Event$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Sound Bar Controller free?
Sound Bar Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote free?
Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sound Bar Controller or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?
Sound Bar Controller and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.8K and 7.8K ratings respectively.
Do Sound Bar Controller or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote have ads?
Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote shows ads; Sound Bar Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Sound Bar Controller or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?
Sound Bar Controller ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sound Bar Controller was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote on October 13, 2026.

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