Comparison

SoundForm vs HOOBS

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

Head to head
About

SoundForm

Enhance your wireless earbud experience with advanced customization. Personalize EQ, manage noise control, and locate misplaced earbuds. Connects with specific Belkin SoundForm models for an elevated audio journey.

Highlights
  • Personalize EQ settings
  • Adjust Hear-Thru levels
  • Manage noise control
  • Update earbud firmware
  • Locate misplaced earbuds
  • Find charging case (iOS only)
Features
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PLEASE NOTE: The SoundForm app supports the following products at this time. • SoundForm™ Isolate ANC (model AUC017) • SoundForm™ Dot ANC (model AUC018) • SoundForm™ Dot (model AUC019) • SoundForm™ Flow (model AUC006) • SoundForm™ Pulse (model AUC007) • SoundForm™ Immerse (model AUC003) Sound Connects Us Get more from your earbuds with the SoundForm app. Compatible with Isolate, Dot, Dot ANC and other Belkin earbuds, it gives you easy access to the features that personalize your listening experience and maximize performance. Customize every audio adventure. Fine-tune your sound with various EQ presets, manage Noise Cancellation and Hear-Thru modes, adjust ambient sound levels and install the latest firmware updates — all from one intuitive app. Whether you're listening to music, watching movies or focusing on work, SoundForm lets you tailor the experience to your preferences. Personalized sound, your way. Fine-tune your EQ profiles for every activity and enjoy audio that's tuned to how you listen. From immersive entertainment to relaxing nighttime sounds, your perfect listening experience is always within reach. Control your environment. Switch seamlessly between Noise Cancellation, Hear-Thru and Standard Listening. Adjust Hear-Thru levels to let in just the right amount of surrounding sound, so you stay aware when you want to and immersed when you don't. Never lose an earbud. Quickly locate misplaced earbuds with Ping My Earbuds. Using Belkin location technology, your earbuds emit a sound to help you find them when they're nearby.

About

HOOBS

Connect smart home devices from various brands and technologies to your preferred ecosystem. Control all your accessories, regardless of their original platform, from a single, unified app for a truly integrated smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Connects accessories to Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa
  • Supports Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more brands
  • Works with Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
  • Unified control from a single app
  • Seamless smart home integration
Features
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HOOBS™ makes your smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit™, Google Home™, or Amazon Alexa™, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof. HOOBS™ is the missing link in your smart home ecosystem, bringing together devices from leading brands like Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more into Apple HomeKit. No matter what technology your devices use – Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth – HOOBS creates a seamless connection for effortless control from a single app. Experience the convenience of true smart home integration.

Screenshots

SoundForm4 screens
HOOBS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoundForm at 2.5 against HOOBS's 1.2. HOOBS's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundForm holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 25 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 11% and 11% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundForm ships an update every 4 months, HOOBS every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SoundForm versus HOOBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundFormHOOBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (22 ratings) — better1.2 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2225 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelkin International, Inc.HOOBS Inc

Customer experience

SoundForm

All ratings22 ratings
Positive31.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative84.1%

HOOBS

All ratings20 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative95.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

SoundForm

No in-app purchases

None

HOOBS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundForm free?
SoundForm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOOBS free?
HOOBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoundForm or HOOBS?
SoundForm is rated higher. SoundForm averages 2.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while HOOBS averages 1.2 from 25 ratings.
Do SoundForm or HOOBS have ads?
Neither SoundForm nor HOOBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundForm or HOOBS?
SoundForm ships an update every 4 months, and HOOBS every 5 days. Most recently, SoundForm was updated on October 7, 2026 and HOOBS on October 7, 2026.

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