Comparison

Marshall vs Samsung Sound

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

Head to head
About

Marshall

Customize your soundbar experience with personalized audio settings and room correction. Receive automatic updates to ensure your device is always up-to-date with the latest features and improvements.

Highlights
  • Personalized sound customization
  • Room correction for balanced audio
  • Adjustable sound modes
  • Over-the-air updates
  • Guided initial setup
Features
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After spending over 60 years mastering the art of sound, we know that the only right way to listen to music, is your way. The Marshall app puts you in control, letting you shape your sound the way you want it. Let the app walk you through the initial quick setup to put the all the settings right at your fingertips. Enjoy the Marshall signature sound straight up or fine-tune it to match your playlist, your film, your mood. This app is built for listeners who refuse to settle, and the Over-the-Air updates make sure your speakers are up to date with little or no effort.

About

Samsung Sound

Easily set up and control Samsung Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars. Connect devices, manage audio, and optimize sound for your space and content. Enjoy room-filling sound and customized listening experiences.

Highlights
  • Easy device setup
  • Manage all audio devices
  • Customize sound modes and EQ
  • Optimize audio for space
  • Create stereo pairs or groups
  • Room-filling sound experience
Features
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[Notice] Check 'Supported Models' at the bottom. Samsung Sound is the official app for setting up and controlling Samsung Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars. With just a few taps, you can connect your devices, manage your audio, and enjoy sound optimized for your space and content. ■ Easy and quick setup Automatically discover nearby Samsung Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars and get connected with ease. From initial setup to Wi-Fi configuration, Samsung Sound is designed to make getting started simple and intuitive. ■ All your audio in one place View the status of all connected devices and see what’s playing at a glance. Even when using multiple speakers, you can easily check which audio is playing in each room. ■ Sound control, your way Customize your listening experience with sound modes, EQ, and other audio settings. Whether you’re listening to music, watching movies, or enjoying everyday audio, choose the sound that fits your moment. ■ Audio optimized for space and content Samsung Sound helps optimize audio based on your listening environment and usage scenario. When watching videos, enjoy clearer, more immersive sound that enhances your viewing experience. ■ A richer, room-filling sound Create a stereo pair or group multiple speakers together to fill your home with rich, powerful sound. Enjoy seamless audio across rooms and a more immersive music experience throughout your space. ▣ Supported Models (2026.05. update) ▶ 2026 Models Ready for immediate use right out of the box [Soundbar] HW-Q99*H / HW-Q99*GH HW-Q90*H HW-Q93*H / HW-Q93*GH HW-Q8**H / HW-Q8**GH HW-QS9*H / HW-QS9*GH HW-Q6**H / HW-Q6**GH [Music Studio] HW-LS7*H HW-LS5*H ▶ 2024 Models Compatible once the device is updated to the latest firmware. [Soundbar] HW-Q99*D / HW-Q99*GD [Music Frame] HW-LS6*D / HW-LS6*UD ※ To enjoy the latest features, please keep your Samsung audio devices updated with the latest software. ※ Some features may not be available depending on the product model, region, and software version.

Screenshots

Marshall4 screens
Samsung Sound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Marshall at 3.0 against Samsung Sound's 1.6. Samsung Sound's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (66 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marshall holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsung Sound has 66 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 14% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marshall ships an update every 3 weeks, Samsung Sound every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Marshall versus Samsung Sound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarshallSamsung Sound
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better1.6 (66 ratings)
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews14.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings866 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB100 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMarshall Group ABSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Marshall

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive13.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative78.4%

Samsung Sound

All ratings64 ratings
Positive14.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative84.4%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive14.2%
Neutral15.9%
Negative69.9%

In-app purchases

None

Marshall

No in-app purchases

None

Samsung Sound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marshall free?
Marshall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samsung Sound free?
Samsung Sound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marshall or Samsung Sound?
Marshall is rated higher. Marshall averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Samsung Sound averages 1.6 from 66 ratings.
Do Marshall or Samsung Sound have ads?
Neither Marshall nor Samsung Sound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marshall or Samsung Sound?
Marshall ships an update every 3 weeks, and Samsung Sound every 2 weeks. Most recently, Marshall was updated on October 30, 2026 and Samsung Sound on November 1, 2026.

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