HHOGene vs SonicMax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HHOGene
This app allows you to control the digital light features of wireless earbuds. Customize light colors, brightness, and effects, and personalize detachable earbud shells. It also offers sound mode adjustments and touch control settings for a unique audio and visual experience.
- Digital light control
- Customizable earbud shells
- 300,000 color combinations
- Music rhythm light effects
- Adjustable brightness
- Sound mode selection (ANC/Transparency)
- Touch control customization
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—「Win IF And Red Dot Award: Product Design 2023」— HHOGene | GPods, the world's first wireless earbuds with digital light control and detachable earbuds shells. Open the Charging Case Open your mobile device, tap settings > bluetooth and then connect earbuds and mobile services. Launch the HHOGene GPods app and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. Multiple Light Modes HHOGene GPods APP allows full control of emanating light. GPods support an estimated 300,000 color combinations. Personal preferences are strongly encouraged. Choose the right shade for the right mood. Shine every time. Customize GPods Shells Innovative, personalized snap-ons hold GPods in place. The result is a visible, personalized display that in no way interferes with the sound quality of the speaker. Customize your GPods shell, show your personality. Personalised Settings · Theme color changing · Music rhythm changing · Light brightness adjustment · Sound mode changing (ANC/Transparency) · Touch control adjustment · Update your GPods · Get tips & support Compatibility ‒ Compatible with iOS 13 and higher version User agreement Following user agreements is required for the app service. Even if you don't agree with the agreements, you can still use basic service but can't use disagree services [Required user agreements] -Bluetooth: Required for the coonection with the earbuds Note: This app is to be used with the HHOGene GPods earbuds of HHO Inc.
SonicMax
Tailor your audio with personalized settings and exclusive functionalities. Adjust your listening experience through custom controls and a personalized equalizer. This app also allows you to rename your device and track your earbuds.
- Customized Control
- Personalized EQ
- Rename Your Device
- Track the Earbuds
- Firmware Update
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Customize your listening experience with personalized settings and exclusive features. · Customized Control · Personalized EQ · Rename Your Device · Track the Earbuds · Firmware Update · More Unique Features If you have any suggestions or feedback, please contact support@tranya.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HHOGene at 89% against SonicMax's 11%. HHOGene also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HHOGene holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of HHOGene's written reviews are positive against 11% of SonicMax's.
HHOGene ships an update fortnightly, SonicMax every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HHOGene | SonicMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (19 ratings) — better | 1.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HHO Limited | Shenzhen Quangu Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HHOGene
SonicMax
In-app purchases
HHOGene
No in-app purchases
SonicMax
No in-app purchases
