# UE | BOOM vs Skullcandy

The clearest difference is rating: UE | BOOM at 4.8 against Skullcandy's 2.8. UE | BOOM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (48% vs 18%). Skullcandy's advantage is chart position (#36 vs #150). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skullcandy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. UE | BOOM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UE | BOOM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UE | BOOM has 61K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of UE | BOOM's written reviews are positive against 18% of Skullcandy's.

UE | BOOM ships an update every 2 months, Skullcandy every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UE | BOOM | Skullcandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ue-boom/id632344648/reviews)** | [2.8 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skullcandy/id1466689851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 215 |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #150 | **#36** |
| Size | 213 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Logitech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/332300071) | [Skullcandy, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331039953) |

## What reviewers say

### UE | BOOM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ue-boom/id632344648)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Enhance your audio experience with this app designed to control and customize compatible wireless speakers. Connect multiple speakers for synchronized playback, adjust sound profiles, and manage speaker settings remotely. Stay updated with the latest features through seamless software updates.

**Highlights:** Connect up to 150 speakers with PartyUp, Customizable EQ and sound control, Remote power on/off and speaker management, Personalize speaker name and presets, Update speaker software with new features

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exceptional sound quality
- 🚀 Portable and waterproof
- 🚀 Ability to connect multiple speakers
- 👍 Great battery life
- 👍 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with the app
- 🐛 Unreliable party up feature
- 🐛 App crashes and disconnects
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly when not in use
- 🔋 Charging issues

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to recognize or connect to speakers
- Inaccurate battery level reporting
- Remote power on/off feature not working
- Firmware update process is unreliable

**Requested features**

- Add Spotify support for one-touch playlists
- Implement dark mode in the app
- Allow custom EQ settings to be saved
- Add support for Wonderboom speakers


### Skullcandy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skullcandy/id1466689851)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Customize your audio with personalized sound profiles and adjustable equalizers. Keep your devices updated with the latest firmware and access user guides for optimal performance. Enhance your listening experience with tailored audio settings.

**Highlights:** Personal Sound profiles, Customizable Equalizers, Firmware Updates, User Guides & Support, Hearing Modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skull-AI Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Skull AI Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app when it works
- 👍 Useful features like personal sound and EQ
- 🚀 Enhances headphone capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 App crashes or fails to connect
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with many Skullcandy products
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 👎 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to compatible headphones
- Personal sound setup frequently interrupted
- Headphone controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Skullcandy products
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Implement custom EQ settings
- Add dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UE | BOOM free?

UE | BOOM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Skullcandy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UE | BOOM or Skullcandy?

UE | BOOM is rated higher. UE | BOOM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while Skullcandy averages 2.8 from 215 ratings.

### Do UE | BOOM or Skullcandy have ads?

Neither UE | BOOM nor Skullcandy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UE | BOOM or Skullcandy?

UE | BOOM ships an update every 2 months, and Skullcandy every 6 weeks. Most recently, UE | BOOM was updated on October 29, 2026 and Skullcandy on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, UE | BOOM or Skullcandy?

UE | BOOM currently peaks at #150 in the App Store charts, and Skullcandy at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*