# Power Playlist vs Bose

The clearest difference is rating: Bose at 4.8 against Power Playlist's 1.5. Bose also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Power Playlist's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Power Playlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bose asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bose holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bose has 181K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Power Playlist's written reviews are positive against 47% of Bose's.

Power Playlist ships an update every 6 months, Bose monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Power Playlist | Bose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-playlist/id452624925/reviews) | **[4.8 (181K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bose/id1364986984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **181K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **47.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 15 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emma Technologies, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/452624928) | [Bose Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/425230041) |

## What reviewers say

### Power Playlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-playlist/id452624925)

Easily create and save custom music playlists from your device's library. Features include song fading, spoken song numbers, and the ability to start songs from any point. Ideal for crafting workout mixes or personalized listening experiences.

**Highlights:** Create and save custom playlists, Fading between songs, Spoken song numbers, Control song length and count, Start songs from the middle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Bose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bose/id1364986984)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Control all your Bose audio products from a single app. Personalize noise cancellation, customize EQ settings, and set up your devices for seamless listening. Access your favorite music services and playlists with one-touch ease.

**Highlights:** Unified control for Bose products, Controllable noise cancellation, Customizable EQ settings, One-touch music presets, Integrated music streaming

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup and programming
- 🔊 Impressive sound quality
- 👍 Useful app features
- 💡 Customizable EQ and noise cancelling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
- 🔌 Unreliable Bluetooth connection
- 🤖 Lack of accessibility and voice control options
- 🤔 Confusing app layout and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently fails to recognize connected devices
- Noise cancelling settings revert to default unexpectedly
- Bluetooth pairing and reconnection issues
- Forced firmware updates causing sound quality degradation

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Improve multi-device connectivity and switching
- Provide more customization options for noise cancelling
- Integrate with more music services like Apple Music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Power Playlist free?

Power Playlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bose free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Power Playlist or Bose?

Bose is rated higher. Power Playlist averages 1.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Bose averages 4.8 from 181K ratings.

### Do Power Playlist or Bose have ads?

Neither Power Playlist nor Bose shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Power Playlist or Bose?

Power Playlist ships an update every 6 months, and Bose monthly. Most recently, Power Playlist was updated on September 30, 2026 and Bose on October 17, 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.*