# UE | BOOM vs JBL One

The clearest difference is ratings volume: UE | BOOM at 61K against JBL One's 10K. JBL One's advantage is chart position (#22 vs #68). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for UE | BOOM against 4.8 for JBL One. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UE | BOOM has 61K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of UE | BOOM's written reviews are positive against 42% of JBL One's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UE | BOOM | JBL One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ue-boom/id632344648/reviews)** | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbl-one/id1610239857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #68 | **#22** |
| Size | 213 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logitech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/332300071) | [Harman International Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/419840205) |

## What reviewers say

### UE | BOOM

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

**Currently charting:** #68 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


### JBL One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbl-one/id1610239857)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Easily set up and control your JBL Wi-Fi speakers, soundbars, and PartyBox products. Personalize your audio experience with custom EQ settings, manage all your devices, and stream music from integrated services.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step setup guidance, Customizable EQ settings, Multi-device management, Stereo pairing and multi-channel grouping, Integrated music player and streaming services, Lighting accessory control for PartyBox

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great soundstage
- 👍 Fantastic sonic performance
- 👍 Useful remote feature
- 👍 Versatile connectivity options
- 👍 Sleek and modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Equalizer issues and changes
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with WiFi and Bluetooth
- 🐛 Buggy app features and crashes
- 🔋 Battery life and charging concerns
- 🙁 Missing key features like Apple Music support

**Reported bugs**

- Equalizer settings randomly changing
- Moment button not working as expected
- Tidal login issues and errors
- Firmware update check on every app launch
- Connectivity problems with mesh WiFi networks

**Requested features**

- Preset EQ settings for different genres
- Subwoofer-only volume adjustment
- Option to turn speaker on/off from the app
- Improved Airplay and Alexa integration
- Support for higher-resolution audio formats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UE | BOOM free?

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

### Is JBL One free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UE | BOOM or JBL One?

UE | BOOM is rated higher. UE | BOOM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while JBL One averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do UE | BOOM or JBL One have ads?

Neither UE | BOOM nor JBL One shows ads.

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

UE | BOOM ships an update every 2 months, and JBL One every 2 months. Most recently, UE | BOOM was updated on November 1, 2026 and JBL One on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, UE | BOOM or JBL One?

UE | BOOM currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and JBL One at #22. 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.*