Comparison

Soundmate Controller vs Status Hub

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

Head to head
About

Soundmate Controller

Control your DAB+, Internet, and FM radio with this app. It allows recording, playback, and streaming from various sources like USB, Bluetooth, and cloud services. Manage favorite lists and search for stations with EPG data.

Highlights
  • DAB+ radio control
  • Internet radio control
  • FM radio control
  • USB recording and playback
  • Bluetooth audio playback
  • UPnP/DLNA streaming
  • Cloud music streaming control
Features
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The app was therefore designed to that it adapts to the functionalities of the connected radio. So it is possible that radios of different complexities can be controlled with one app. The radio is controlled via the local network. Hence it is necessary both the DAB / Internet radio and the smartphone / tablet used within of the same network. In a network, the connection is automatic built up. Features of the app are as follows, depending on the features of the connected radio: - Control of the DAB + radio - Control of the internet radio - Control of the FM radio - Recording and playback of radio on USB storage - Playback of audio via the aux input of the radio - Playback of audio via the radio's Bluetooth interface - Playback of audio via the UPnP(DLNA) local network - Playback of the music streaming from Cloud (amazon music, Tidal, Deezer...) - Control of the cable radio - Control of the EQ advanced setting In addition to these core features of the system, the app has a variety of other functionalities which make controlling the radio more convenient. Favorite lists can be edited, stations are searched for and EPG data are displayed. The app is constantly being developed and adapted to the new features of the radios. We are very grateful for your feedback and suggestions for improvement regarding the app.

About

Status Hub

This app enhances your true wireless earphone experience. Adjust sound settings, customize controls, and locate your earbuds. It also provides essential firmware updates for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Sound equalization settings
  • Customizable control settings
  • Find by sound or location
  • Firmware updates
  • Pre-set sound profiles
Features
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A companion application for the Pro X & Between 3ANC true wireless earphones. Control sound equalization settings, set pre-sets, find by sound or location, customize controls, and receive firmware updates.

Screenshots

Soundmate Controller4 screens
Status Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Status Hub at 69% against Soundmate Controller's 25%. Soundmate Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Soundmate Controller versus Status Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundmate ControllerStatus Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews69.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoundmate Ltd.Status Audio

Customer experience

Soundmate Controller

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Status Hub

All ratings7,999 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews381 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative23.4%

Bugs and requests

Soundmate Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Status Hub

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not recognizing connected earbuds
  • Earbuds randomly disconnecting
  • Charging case producing loud chirping sounds

Requested features

5 requests
  • Real-time EQ adjustments
  • Ability to customize touch controls
  • Spatial audio personalization
  • Improved app accessibility
  • More EQ presets and sharing options

In-app purchases

None

Soundmate Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Status Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soundmate Controller free?
Soundmate Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Status Hub free?
Status Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Soundmate Controller or Status Hub have ads?
Neither Soundmate Controller nor Status Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soundmate Controller or Status Hub?
Soundmate Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Status Hub every 2 months. Most recently, Soundmate Controller was updated on October 2, 2026 and Status Hub on October 18, 2026.

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