SonoWatch vs Shokz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Play/Pause/Change tracks
- Volume control via digital crown
- Display cover art
- Select multiple households
- Control Sonos groups
- Watch face complications
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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.
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.
- Customizable sound modes
- Equalizer settings
- Multipoint Bluetooth pairing
- Firmware upgrades
- Playback controls
- Headphone information access
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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.
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Verdict
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
Shokz is free to download; SonoWatch costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
SonoWatch ships an update every 6 weeks, Shokz weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SonoWatch | Shokz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.4 (42 ratings) | 4.8 (26K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | 94.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 42 | 26K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #37 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 279 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Northmind AB | Shenzhen Shokz Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SonoWatch
Shokz
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
SonoWatch
No in-app purchases
Shokz
No in-app purchases









