Comparison

HomeView vs Controller Pro for SoundTouch

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

Head to head
About

HomeView

Features
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INTRODUCING HOMEVIEW HomeView helps you understand what’s happening in your home and how to keep it healthy and comfortable. If environmental sensors have been installed in your home by iOpt and your housing provider, this app lets you see simple, easy-to-understand information about your living conditions. You’ll also get helpful guidance on small things that can make a positive difference. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH HOMEVIEW Understand your home - See current conditions in your home in a clear, simple view - Check how your home has been doing over the last 1, 7, or 30 days - Easy-to-read visuals that show when things are looking good or need attention Get helpful advice - Simple hints and tips to help keep your home healthier - Clear guidance if a room may need a bit of extra attention - Support that helps you spot issues early Don't hesitate to get in touch with your housing provider to find out more about the devices installed into your home.

About

Controller Pro for SoundTouch

This app provides cloud-independent control for legacy SoundTouch speakers, offering direct Wi-Fi communication for features like volume, grouping, and media playback. It enables local NAS streaming, internet radio via Bluetooth, and custom hardware button mapping, ensuring your speakers remain functional without relying on external servers.

Highlights
  • Local Wi-Fi control
  • NAS and media streaming
  • Built-in web radio
  • Hardware preset mapping
  • Stereo pair support
  • Multi-room audio grouping
  • Deep hardware controls
Features
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Take back total control of your Bose SoundTouch® audio system. Controller Pro is a 100% local, cloud-independent remote and network engine engineered to rescue and supercharge your Bose SoundTouch® ecosystem. Operating strictly over your home Wi-Fi network via local REST API and WebSockets, Controller Pro eliminates cloud lag, broken logins, and external server dependence forever. STANDALONE APP CAPABILITIES (NO EXTRA HARDWARE REQUIRED) Instant V10 Network Radar: Bypasses the cloud for rapid automatic local Wi-Fi discovery or instant manual IP linking. Global Internet Radio Bridge: Search and stream thousands of live open-web radio stations directly from your phone via AirPlay or Bluetooth bridging. Custom Stream Tuner: Play raw audio stream URLs (.mp3, .aac, .m3u8) directly through the built-in tuner. Rock-Solid Multi-Room Mixer: Group speakers on the fly, sync master volumes, and control existing Stereo Pairs without drop-outs. 1-Tap Multi-Room Scenes: Capture your current room grouping, volume levels, and active audio source as a macro scene you can deploy with a single tap. Surround Sound Desk: Dedicated acoustic calibration mixer for SoundTouch 300 Soundbars and Lifestyle Home Cinema systems (adjust Center, Rear Surrounds, Bass Module, and Treble). Local NAS & Media Browser: Browse and play music from pre-configured UPnP/DLNA NAS drives and local media libraries. Deep Hardware Controls: Adjust Bass, L/R Stereo Balance, OLED Clock Display, AirPlay network cache optimization, and real-time Wi-Fi signal diagnostics. CONTROLLER CUBE INTEGRATION (OPTIONAL LOCAL CLOUD HARDWARE) Pair the Controller Pro app with a local Controller Cube node (or Home Assistant / Raspberry Pi Master OS) to unlock 100% native hardware restoration: 100% Wireless Zero-Touch Linking: Permanently adopt and link orphaned speakers over the air in seconds. Native Direct Streaming: Upgrade internet radio and custom HTTPS streams to play directly on the speaker hardware (phone-free playback). Physical Preset Buttons Restored: Burn TuneIn stations, custom streams, and NAS folders directly to your speaker's 6 physical hardware buttons. Smart NAS Injector: Discover and pair brand-new SMB/DLNA NAS media drives directly to your speakers. Native Stereo Pairing: Build and separate Left/Right stereo pairs on compatible speakers (such as SoundTouch 10). PRIVACY-FIRST & ZERO SUBSCRIPTIONS Zero Telemetry: No user data, analytics, or diagnostics ever leave your home network. No accounts or logins required. Buy Once, Own Forever: Zero monthly subscriptions, zero ads, and 10 native app languages included. Compatible with Bose SoundTouch 10, 20, 30, Portable, SoundTouch 300 Soundbar, Wave SoundTouch IV, Lifestyle, CineMate, Wireless Link Adapter, and SA-4/SA-5 Amplifiers. (Disclaimer: Controller Pro is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored - The stores both have slightly different listing items to fill so the above is good but we do need to make sure we have the required language for search optimsation etc

Screenshots

HomeView3 screens
Controller Pro for SoundTouch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HomeView at Free against Controller Pro for SoundTouch's $3.99. Controller Pro for SoundTouch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

HomeView is free to download; Controller Pro for SoundTouch costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeView ships an update fortnightly, Controller Pro for SoundTouch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HomeView versus Controller Pro for SoundTouch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeViewController Pro for SoundTouch
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB16 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperiOptJohn Why

In-app purchases

None

HomeView

No in-app purchases

None

Controller Pro for SoundTouch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeView free?
HomeView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Controller Pro for SoundTouch free?
Controller Pro for SoundTouch costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeView or Controller Pro for SoundTouch have ads?
Neither HomeView nor Controller Pro for SoundTouch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeView or Controller Pro for SoundTouch?
HomeView ships an update fortnightly, and Controller Pro for SoundTouch every 4 days. Most recently, HomeView was updated on October 28, 2026 and Controller Pro for SoundTouch on November 7, 2026.

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