# Sony | BRAVIA Connect vs Nextbase

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sony | BRAVIA Connect at 11K against Nextbase's 552. Sony | BRAVIA Connect also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 19%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Nextbase's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Nextbase holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | BRAVIA Connect has 11K ratings behind it against 552, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Sony | BRAVIA Connect's written reviews are positive against 19% of Nextbase's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sony | BRAVIA Connect ships an update every 2 months, Nextbase every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sony | BRAVIA Connect | Nextbase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-bravia-connect/id1621229655/reviews) | **[4.7 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbase/id6503702226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 552 |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 19.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741) | [NEXTBASE UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088562775) |

## What reviewers say

### Sony | BRAVIA Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-bravia-connect/id1621229655)

Control your Sony TVs and home theater systems with ease from your smartphone. This app simplifies setup, provides remote control functionality, and keeps you informed about the latest news and software updates for your devices.

**Highlights:** Easy home theater setup, Smartphone remote control, Latest news and updates, Vision assistance with VoiceOver, Unified device control

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app for Bravia TV
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Allows changing picture and sound settings on the fly
- 👍 Intuitive and gives quick access to apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues, frequently disconnects
- 🐛 Buggy pairing and setup process
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some TV models
- 🐛 Crashes and requires frequent reconnections
- 🐛 Lacks important features like equalizer

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work after iOS 18 update
- Unable to connect to Bravia Theater Quad system
- Fails to discover and connect to some TV models
- Loses connection to soundbar frequently

**Requested features**

- Add graphic equalizer
- Improve wireless connection monitoring
- Allow rearranging of app shortcuts
- Add arrow buttons and select button


### Nextbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbase/id6503702226)

Manage and control compatible dash cams to record, download, and share footage. Features include automatic parking recording, voice commands, and emergency SOS alerts. Secure cloud storage is also available.

**Highlights:** Video playback and sharing, Smart parking recording, Voice control, Guardian Mode for speed/location alerts, Witness Mode for trusted contact alerts, Emergency SOS with location sharing, Cloud storage for recordings

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sony | BRAVIA Connect free?

Sony | BRAVIA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nextbase free?

Nextbase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sony | BRAVIA Connect or Nextbase?

Nextbase is rated higher. Sony | BRAVIA Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Nextbase averages 4.7 from 552 ratings.

### Do Sony | BRAVIA Connect or Nextbase have ads?

Neither Sony | BRAVIA Connect nor Nextbase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sony | BRAVIA Connect or Nextbase?

Sony | BRAVIA Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Nextbase every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sony | BRAVIA Connect was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nextbase on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*