Comparison

DR LYD vs SOUNDBOKS

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

Head to head
About

DR LYD

Discover new and engaging podcasts with personalized recommendations. Follow your favorite series, download episodes for offline listening, and stream live radio. Enjoy features like AirPlay, Chromecast, and Apple CarPlay for seamless audio experiences.

Highlights
  • Podcast recommendations
  • Follow series and programs
  • Offline downloads
  • Live radio streaming
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • Adjustable playback speed
Features
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DR LYD er din app til gode lytteoplevelser: • Vi anbefaler nye, aktuelle og medrivende podcasts • Følg serier og programmer du holder af • Lyt videre og download til rejsen • Hør kanaler og søg efter programmer DR LYD vil udvikle sig og bliver en mere personlig app. Der udkommer hele tiden nyt spændende indhold, og DR har en lille redaktion, der stiller de nye ting frem på forsiden, men også giver inspiration og veje ind til det store katalog af dansk indhold. DR LYD er udviklet i samarbejde med tilgængelighedsbrugere og vil blive forbedret løbende. DR LYD tilbyder mange nyttige funktioner, fx: • Airplay og Chromecast til afspilning på trådløse højtalere. • Apple Carplay i bilen, så du kan høre DR’s DAB-kanaler • Spol 30 min. tilbage i live-radio • Træk op i playeren og se playlister og kapitler • Sleep timer, fald i søvn til god lyd • Afspilningshastighed

About

SOUNDBOKS

Customize your audio experience with adjustable sound profiles and EQ settings. Link multiple devices for enhanced sound and light shows, and secure your sessions with PIN codes. Keep your hardware up-to-date with direct firmware upgrades.

Highlights
  • Sound profiles and stereo roles
  • Customizable EQs
  • TeamUp and SKAA Pro Mode for multi-device linking
  • Pro Panel for input fine-tuning
  • Energy levels and light mirroring
  • FXPad effects and Uplight
  • Color palette customization
  • PIN-code and session lock
Features
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Sound Profiles & Stereo Roles Pick between different sound profiles to find the right sound for your vibe. Change stereos roles for surround sound setups. Custom EQs Want more bass? Need to tweak the treble? The power is at your fingertips. There’s no limit on how many you can create. TeamUp & SKAA Pro Mode Link up to five Soundboks to create DIY sound systems and unlimited Lightboks* for immersive atmospheres. You can rely on SKAA Pro’s audio quality and latency to come in clutch. Pro Panel & Performance Modes Does your mic need more volume? Mixer sounding thin? Use the ProPanel’s performance modes to fine-tune your inputs. Energy Levels & Mirroring Choose between four energy levels to fit your mood and control the effects. Mirror multiple Lightboks to create more immersive lightshows. FXPad & Uplight FXPad’s four real time effects add extra energy to the lights. Uplight’s constant glow fills your space with ambient light. Color Palettes Either choose between 10 curated color palettes or create your own for ultimate atmosphere control. PIN-Code & Session Lock Set your pin to protect your Soundboks or Lightboks from gate crashers. Session lock the physical control panel to freeze volume, connection, and more. Firmware Upgrades Get firmware upgrades direct to your app and keep your product tip top. In-App Feedback Form Something playing up? Take a screenshot to trigger the feedback from and tell us how we can help. *subject to environment

Screenshots

DR LYD4 screens
SOUNDBOKS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DR LYD at 4.6 against SOUNDBOKS's 4.4. SOUNDBOKS's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 48%) and ratings volume (374 vs 121). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

DR LYD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 374 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of DR LYD's written reviews are positive against 61% of SOUNDBOKS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DR LYD ships an update every 3 weeks, SOUNDBOKS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DR LYD versus SOUNDBOKS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDR LYDSOUNDBOKS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (121 ratings) — better4.4 (374 ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews61.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121374 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB98 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDRSOUNDBOKS

Customer experience

DR LYD

All ratings121 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative41.4%

SOUNDBOKS

All ratings374 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral15.5%
Negative23.3%

In-app purchases

None

DR LYD

No in-app purchases

None

SOUNDBOKS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DR LYD free?
DR LYD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOUNDBOKS free?
SOUNDBOKS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DR LYD or SOUNDBOKS?
DR LYD is rated higher. DR LYD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while SOUNDBOKS averages 4.4 from 374 ratings.
Do DR LYD or SOUNDBOKS have ads?
Neither DR LYD nor SOUNDBOKS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DR LYD or SOUNDBOKS?
DR LYD ships an update every 3 weeks, and SOUNDBOKS every 2 weeks. Most recently, DR LYD was updated on November 1, 2026 and SOUNDBOKS on November 3, 2026.

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