# Sound Bar Remote vs Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sound Bar Remote at none against Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's 16. Sound Bar Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 18%). Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 1.6K). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sound Bar Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sound Bar Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Sound Bar Remote's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's.

Sound Bar Remote ships an update every 6 months, Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Bar Remote | Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-bar-remote/id1501643134/reviews)** | [4.4 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-equalizer-remote/id1569127057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) | [Fiision Studio Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/674479868) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Bar Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-bar-remote/id1501643134)

Control select Yamaha sound bars directly from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Adjust volume, change inputs, and select sound modes with ease. Requires iOS 14.1 or later and uses Bluetooth for connectivity.

**Highlights:** Volume control, Input selection, Sound mode selection, Bluetooth connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Visually see soundbar settings
- 🚀 Straightforward setup
- 👍 Great connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Blank/black screen after updates
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find/connect to soundbar
- 3D mode turns off automatically
- App doesn't work after recent update

**Requested features**

- Add volume control buttons
- Support for more soundbar models
- Improve EQ/sound customization options
- Allow controlling multiple speakers simultaneously


### Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-equalizer-remote/id1569127057)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Event | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Event | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Bar Remote free?

Sound Bar Remote 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 Remote or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?

Sound Bar Remote is rated higher. Sound Bar Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote averages 4.4 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Sound Bar Remote or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote have ads?

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote shows ads; Sound Bar Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sound Bar Remote or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?

Sound Bar Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sound Bar Remote was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote on October 27, 2026.

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