# UE | BOOM vs Sonos

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | UE | BOOM | Sonos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ue-boom/id632344648/reviews)** | [4.6 (936K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 59K | **936K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #117 | **#19** |
| Size | 213 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Logitech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/332300071) | [Sonos, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293523034) |

## What reviewers say

### UE | BOOM

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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


### Sonos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Music, #35 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sonos Radio HD Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to speakers
- Speakers not recognized after updates
- Inconsistent volume and playback controls

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*