Comparison

ambie vs SoundMake

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

Head to head
About

ambie

This app allows users to customize and manage their ambie AM-TW01 and AM-TW02 audio devices. It provides features for initial setup, status checks, button and audio equalizer adjustments, and firmware updates. Some features are exclusive to the AM-TW02 model.

Highlights
  • First-time setup
  • Device status check
  • Button customization
  • Audio equalizer
  • Multipoint connection management
  • Firmware updates
Features
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The ambie application is an application exclusively for the AM-TW01 and AM-TW02. It can be used by connecting ambie AM-TW01 or AM-TW02. ・Setting up for first time use ・Checking the status of the product in use ・Tips on how to use the ambie AM-TW01 and AM-TW02 ・Button settings ・Audio equalizer ・Switch Multipoint connected devices.* ・Night mode ON/OFF* ・Push-to-Talk(PTT) ON/OFF* ・Updating the software (firmware) of the main unit ・Changing the display color of the main unit  *Only AM-TW02 is supported. We will support you to use AM-TW01 and AM-TW02 conveniently and comfortably by providing the following services. Caution: ・This application is not compatible with other ambie products. ・This application uses BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) for communication with the main body of the earphone. ・This application requires an Internet connection.

About

SoundMake

Customize your audio experience by fine-tuning sound profiles for compatible earphones. Explore professional presets or create your own unique EQ settings through intuitive drawing and mixing tools. Share your creations and discover new soundscapes from a community of users.

Highlights
  • Professional sound presets
  • 10-band equalizer
  • Draw custom EQ curves
  • Mix up to 5 sound profiles
  • Share and discover user settings
  • Volume guard and limiter
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JPRiDE QUEST 専用の、サウンドチューニングアプリです。 イヤホンの音そのものを、あなたの手で作り変えられます。 アプリで作った設定は、イヤホン本体に書き込まれます。 ■ 選ぶ プロが設計したサウンドを、そのまま使えます。 無料で 56 種類。ジャンル、機材、ライブ会場の響き—— 気になるものをタップするだけで、音が切り替わります。 一部アルバムは有料プラグインとして別売です。 ■ 作る ・メイク画面 — 10 バンドを指で動かして、狙った音を作る ・ドローモード — 欲しい音のカーブを、指で描く ・キメラモード — 好きなサウンドを最大 5 つ混ぜて、1 つにする ・DJ-MIX モード — 2 つのサウンドを、帯域ごとに配合する ・QUEST モード — 5 つの帯域から材料を選び、自分だけの MIX を組む ■ 迷わない それぞれの画面に、ナレーション付きのチュートリアルと使い方ツアーがついています。 はじめてでも、順番に触っていけば作れます。 ■ 共有する 作った設定は MY-EQ に保存できます。 SOUNDMake CLOUD では、ほかのユーザーが公開した設定を探して、そのまま試せます。 ■ 音を守る 音量ガードとリミッターが働きます。 作り込んだ結果が大きくなりすぎたときは、自動で音量を下げます。 ■ ご利用にあたって ・JPRiDE QUEST が必要です。イヤホンと接続していない状態では、音を作る画面には進めません ・アプリ内課金はありません ・アカウント登録なしで使えます(クラウドへの投稿など一部の機能のみログインが必要です) ・日本語 / English / 简体中文 に対応しています

Screenshots

ambie4 screens
SoundMake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundMake at 52% against ambie's 5%. ambie's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

ambie ships an update monthly, SoundMake every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ambie versus SoundMake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterambieSoundMake
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerambie corporationMP TRADING, K.K.

Customer experience

ambie

All ratings12 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative89.5%

SoundMake

Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative34.8%

In-app purchases

None

ambie

No in-app purchases

None

SoundMake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ambie free?
ambie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundMake free?
SoundMake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ambie or SoundMake have ads?
Neither ambie nor SoundMake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ambie or SoundMake?
ambie ships an update monthly, and SoundMake every 3 weeks. Most recently, ambie was updated on November 7, 2026 and SoundMake on November 7, 2026.

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