# Focal & Naim vs Marshall

The clearest difference is rating: Marshall at 3.0 against Focal & Naim's 2.2. Focal & Naim's advantage is ratings volume (251 vs 8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.

Marshall holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focal & Naim has 251 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Focal & Naim's written reviews are positive against 14% of Marshall's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focal & Naim ships an update monthly, Marshall every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focal & Naim | Marshall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-and-naim/id381694252/reviews) | **[3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshall/id6743308261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **23.1% of reviews** | 13.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 342 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Naim Audio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/345898788) | [Marshall Group AB (publ)](https://appshunter.io/developer/592690279) |

## What reviewers say

### Focal & Naim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-and-naim/id381694252)

This app unifies your music experience, offering seamless control over your audio devices and streaming services. Manage your entire ecosystem, set up new products, and enjoy high-resolution playback with personalized settings.

**Highlights:** Unified ecosystem control, Intuitive product setup, High-resolution streaming, Multi-room audio synchronization, Personalized EQ and settings, Internet radio access, CarPlay integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 App works well
- 👍 Focal app works fine
- 👍 Naim app works well with Uniti Atom
- 👍 Seamless Tidal integration
- 👍 Reliable connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🐛 Unstable app, unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Buggy, freezes, and loses connection
- 🐛 Constantly needs to be reset
- 🐛 Struggles to find and connect to devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections from devices
- Inability to find and connect to devices
- Crashes and freezes during use
- Issues with firmware updates
- Compatibility problems with iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Improve volume control granularity
- Add EQ controls and presets
- Improve Tidal integration
- Enhance radio station browsing
- Implement better multi-room support


### Marshall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshall/id6743308261)

Customize your soundbar experience with personalized audio settings and room correction. Receive automatic updates to ensure your device is always up-to-date with the latest features and improvements.

**Highlights:** Personalized sound customization, Room correction for balanced audio, Adjustable sound modes, Over-the-air updates, Guided initial setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focal & Naim free?

Focal & Naim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Marshall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focal & Naim or Marshall?

Marshall is rated higher. Focal & Naim averages 2.2 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Marshall averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Focal & Naim or Marshall have ads?

Neither Focal & Naim nor Marshall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focal & Naim or Marshall?

Focal & Naim ships an update monthly, and Marshall every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focal & Naim was updated on September 22, 2026 and Marshall on September 23, 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.*