Comparison

SonoWatch vs Shokz

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

Head to head
About

SonoWatch

Control your Sonos speakers directly from your Apple Watch. Adjust volume, skip tracks, view cover art, and manage speaker groups with ease. Quickly access controls via watch face complications.

Highlights
  • Play/Pause/Change tracks
  • Volume control via digital crown
  • Display cover art
  • Select multiple households
  • Control Sonos groups
  • Watch face complications
Features
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This is the simplest and cleanest way to control your Sonos speakers from your Apple Watch. Change songs, turn up the volume and check out the cover art. Effortlessly switch between all your Sonos speakers and control all of them individually.  Get quick access to the app via complications directly on your favorite Watch Face. WHAT CAN SONOWATCH DO · Play/Pause/Change tracks · Rotate digital crown to change volume · Show cover art · Select multiple households · Access and control all your Sonos groups · Quick app access via complications MORE FEATURES ARE COMING This is the first version of SonoWatch. More cool features are coming soon. Stay tuned! Questions? Problems? Ideas? Then please get in touch with us:  info@northmind.io Note: This is not an official Sonos App. Sonos is a trademark of Sonos Inc.

About

Shokz

Enhance your audio experience with customizable sound modes and a powerful equalizer. Effortlessly manage multiple Bluetooth devices, update firmware, and control playback. Access detailed information about your headphones and the brand.

Highlights
  • Customizable sound modes
  • Equalizer settings
  • Multipoint Bluetooth pairing
  • Firmware upgrades
  • Playback controls
  • Headphone information access
Features
Currently charting
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You can find the following functions in the Shokz app: 1) Rich and powerful sound Enjoy built-in tuning for easy switching between sound modes, while the customizable equalizer allows you to tailor your music to your preferences. 2) Programmable buttons Assign touch buttons to the functions you use the most. 3) Effortless multipoint pairing The app allows you to simultaneously connect one pair of headphones to two Bluetooth devices. Additionally, you can easily switch and manage other Shokz headphones directly from the app. 4) Firmware upgrades Up-to-date firmware keeps your headphones in optimal condition, ensuring you get the best user experience. 5) Playback controls Adjust the volume, pause/play music, skip songs, and choose playback modes directly through the app. 6) Access information - Your headphones: Including headphone battery status, user manual, serial number, and additional details. - Shokz: Explore the brand story, service policy, and other relevant information. If you have any feedback, please visit the "About Us" section and select "Feedback" to share your comments with us. Note The Shokz app is compatible with OpenRun Pro, OpenFit, OpenFit Air, OpenSwim Pro, OpenRun Pro 2, OpenFit 2, OpenMeet, OpenDots ONE, OpenFit 2+, and OpenFit Pro. Please be aware that certain features may not be accessible on all products.

Screenshots

SonoWatch4 screens
Shokz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shokz at 95% against SonoWatch's 26%. Shokz also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.4). SonoWatch's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Shokz is free to download; SonoWatch costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shokz holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shokz has 26K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of SonoWatch's written reviews are positive against 95% of Shokz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SonoWatch ships an update every 6 weeks, Shokz weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SonoWatch versus Shokz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonoWatchShokz
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (42 ratings)4.8 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews94.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4226K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#37 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB279 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorthmind ABShenzhen Shokz Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SonoWatch

All ratings41 ratings
Positive31.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative74.3%

Shokz

All ratings25,887 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews5,301 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.4%

Bugs and requests

SonoWatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shokz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Headphones randomly disconnecting
  • App unable to detect/connect to headphones
  • Inconsistent volume levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced EQ settings
  • Automatic volume adjustment based on environment
  • Customizable button controls
  • Integration with fitness/health tracking apps

In-app purchases

None

SonoWatch

No in-app purchases

None

Shokz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SonoWatch free?
SonoWatch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shokz free?
Shokz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SonoWatch or Shokz?
Shokz is rated higher. SonoWatch averages 2.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Shokz averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.
Do SonoWatch or Shokz have ads?
Neither SonoWatch nor Shokz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SonoWatch or Shokz?
SonoWatch ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shokz weekly. Most recently, SonoWatch was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shokz on October 29, 2026.

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