Shokz vs Katana Tone Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shokz
Enhance your audio experience with customizable sound modes and equalizer settings. Effortlessly manage multiple Bluetooth connections and update your device's firmware for optimal performance. Control playback and access detailed information about your headphones.
- Customizable equalizer
- Sound mode switching
- Multipoint Bluetooth pairing
- Firmware upgrades
- Playback controls
- Headphone battery status
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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.
Katana Tone Control
Edit all settings of your guitar amplifier, including effects and channels, from your mobile device or computer. Organize your presets, switch tones on stage, and even control settings with your smartwatch. Syncs across devices via iCloud.
- Edit all amp and effect settings
- Organize and import presets
- Syncs via iCloud
- On-stage setlist management
- Apple Watch control
- Full amp backup and restore
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Edit every setting of your BOSS Katana MkII from your iPhone, iPad or Mac, run your setlists on stage, and switch channels from your Apple Watch. EDIT EVERYTHING • Amp character, gain, EQ and cab, plus every effect type for Booster, MOD, FX, Delay and Reverb, including types the amp's panel can't reach • Pedal FX, noise suppressor, EQs, Contour, panel colour banks and expression pedal targets • Drag the effects into any order • Undo, redo and A/B compare while you edit • All nine channels at a glance; save to any channel LIBRARY • Import .tsl patch files, or a whole folder at once • Tags, groups and search; duplicates are skipped • Syncs through iCloud across your iPhone, iPad and Mac • Share a patch by AirDrop, Messages or Mail ON STAGE • Setlists with songs of up to four parts (verse, chorus, solo), saved into one bank so a GA-FC switches them with no gap • A tempo per song sets your delays in time; Match Levels evens out the parts • Stage mode with big footswitches, and your own Bluetooth page-turners, keyboards or MIDI footswitches • Apple Watch, widgets, Control Center and Siri: "Switch to A2 in Katana Tone Control" ALSO • Back up the whole amp, all eight channels and the global settings, and restore it • Mac: connect your own AI app to set the amp to a song's tone CONNECTING Bluetooth through a BLE-MIDI adapter such as a CME WIDI, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. On a Mac, USB also works with BOSS's Katana driver installed. iPhone and iPad can't use the amp's USB. COMPATIBILITY Katana-50 MkII, Katana-100 MkII, Katana-100/212 MkII, Katana-Head MkII and Katana-Artist MkII. Katana Gen 3: shows the amp's settings and opens Gen 3 patches, read-only for now. Not the original Katana. PRICE Free to download with a 7-day free trial, then a one-off Unlock. No subscription. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Mac, and Family Sharing is on. BOSS and KATANA are trademarks of Roland Corporation. Katana Tone Control is an independent app and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Roland or BOSS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shokz at none against Katana Tone Control's 2. Shokz also leads on chart position (#49 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 27.0). Katana Tone Control's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Katana Tone Control sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shokz asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shokz ships an update weekly, Katana Tone Control daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shokz | Katana Tone Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (26K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #49 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 278 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Shokz Co., Ltd. | RHYME MASTER J TOASTERFACE |
Customer experience
Shokz
Katana Tone Control
Bugs and 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
Katana Tone Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shokz
No in-app purchases
Katana Tone Control
- 7-Day Free TrialFree
- Unlock Katana Tone Control$9.99
Questions
Is Shokz free?
Is Katana Tone Control free?
Do Shokz or Katana Tone Control have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shokz or Katana Tone Control?
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