Comparison

UE | BOOM vs Sonos

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

Head to head
About

UE | BOOM

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
Currently charting
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The BOOM app by Ultimate Ears has everything you need to get the most out of your Ultimate Ears speaker. From PartyUp to customizable EQ, unlock even more awesome ways to use your BOOM series speakers. - PartyUp lets you connect up to 150 speakers to take your parties to a whole new level - wherever, whenever, whatever! - You control the sound: All about that bass? In a tight space? You control the atmosphere with a couple of built-in EQ and custom options. - Remote control: Use the app to turn power on/off your speakers and other controls from afar. - Much more: personalize your speaker’s name, EQ preferences, and preset playlists (BOOM 3, MEGABOOM 3, BOOM 4,MEGABOOM 4, HYPERBOOM, EPICBOOM and EVERBOOM only) - Subscribe to updates so you never miss a thing. A simple tap in the app updates your speaker with the latest features in no time. - Sign-up to subscribe to Ultimate Ears newsletters and special offers.

About

Sonos

This app centralizes your music and audio content for seamless control of your home sound system. Easily manage playback across multiple rooms, discover new music, and personalize your listening experience with saved favorites and custom settings.

Highlights
  • Unified content and control
  • Multi-room audio playback
  • Streaming service integration
  • Personalized music library
  • Easy product setup
  • Voice control integration
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The Sonos app brings all your content and settings together in one place for effortless control of your Sonos products and listening experience. ONE TAP TO ALL YOUR FAVORITE SOUNDS The Home screen puts all your content and controls right at your fingertips. Quickly jump back into your recent favorites, discover new music, and fill your home with Sonos sound. STREAMING STREAMLINED Browse, search, and play content from all your services with a single app, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, TIDAL, Audible, Deezer, iHeartRadio, and SiriusXM. WHOLE-HOME CONTROL Play something different in every part of your home or the same thing everywhere. The Sonos app gives you complete control of your Sonos products and listening experience from any room. PERSONALIZED LISTENING Create your ultimate music library by saving go-to artists, albums, playlists, and stations to Sonos Favorites. Fine-tune products for your space with Trueplay™. And adjust settings for your needs and preferences. EASY SETUP The app automatically detects your Sonos products, then it’s only a few taps to incredible sound. Easily set up a stereo pair, create a cinematic surround sound system, and add speakers to more rooms. GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SONOS EXPERIENCE Enable Sonos Voice Control to play music and control your system with hands-free ease and unheard-of privacy.* Explore helpful tips and recommendations in your Message Center. *Requires a voice-enabled Sonos product. Sonos Voice Control not available in all languages and countries.

Screenshots

UE | BOOM4 screens
Sonos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UE | BOOM at none against Sonos's 1. UE | BOOM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (48% vs 20%). Sonos's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (936K vs 59K). On price and device support 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. Sonos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. UE | BOOM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UE | BOOM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonos has 936K ratings behind it against 59K, 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 20% of Sonos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UE | BOOM ships an update every 2 months, Sonos fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
UE | BOOM versus Sonos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUE | BOOMSonos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (59K ratings) — better4.6 (936K ratings)
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews — better19.5% of reviews
Number of ratings59K936K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#117#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB189 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLogitech Inc.Sonos, Inc.

Customer experience

UE | BOOM

All ratings58,622 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews2,302 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative42.3%

Sonos

All ratings935,846 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews7,742 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative71.5%

User reviews

UE | BOOM

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Sonos

From 936K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless upgrade process
  • 🔒 Robust connectivity
  • 👍 Great sound quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Confusing and buggy app
  • ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive app
  • 🔄 Speakers randomly disappearing
  • 🤯 Frustrating app updates

Bugs and requests

UE | BOOM

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

Sonos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App unable to connect to speakers
  • Speakers not recognized after updates
  • Inconsistent volume and playback controls

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved app stability and responsiveness
  • Restore legacy features (alarms, queues, etc.)
  • Customizable app interface

In-app purchases

None

UE | BOOM

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sonos

Subscriptions1
  • Sonos Radio HD Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is UE | BOOM free?
UE | BOOM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonos free?
Sonos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UE | BOOM or Sonos?
UE | BOOM is rated higher. UE | BOOM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Sonos averages 4.6 from 936K ratings.
Do UE | BOOM or Sonos have ads?
Sonos shows ads; UE | BOOM does not.
Which is updated more often, UE | BOOM or Sonos?
UE | BOOM ships an update every 2 months, and Sonos fortnightly. Most recently, UE | BOOM was updated on October 18, 2026 and Sonos on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, UE | BOOM or Sonos?
UE | BOOM currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and Sonos at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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