Comparison

Bosman vs StreamTouch

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

Head to head
About

Bosman

Control your Bose SoundTouch speakers with this modern app. Manage playback, create multiroom zones, and access internet radio and media servers. Enjoy a sleek interface with quick access to your favorite music.

Highlights
  • Control all Bose SoundTouch speakers
  • Create multiroom audio zones
  • Access thousands of internet radio stations
  • Browse DLNA media servers
  • Save and quick access presets
  • Real-time track information display
  • Automatic device discovery
Features
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Bosman is a modern control app for Bose SoundTouch speakers. Rediscover your music: control speakers throughout your home, create multiroom zones, and quickly access radio stations, presets, and media servers – all through your local network and integrated online services. Bosman connects directly to your SoundTouch devices, providing fast and reliable control. Speaker Control • Control all your Bose SoundTouch speakers in one place • Play, pause, adjust volume, and mute • Real-time display of track, artist, and album information • Quick access to current playback Internet Radio & Media • Access thousands of radio stations via Radio Browser • Search for radio stations worldwide • Browse DLNA media servers on your home network • Play music directly from your media server Presets & Quick Access • 6 preset slots per speaker • Save favorites with long press • Quick access to recently played content • Synchronized presets between devices Multiroom Audio • Create groups from multiple speakers • Synchronized playback in multiple rooms • Shared or individual volume control • Flexibly add or remove speakers from groups Automatic Device Discovery • Automatic search for SoundTouch devices on the network • SSDP discovery and subnet scan • Manual IP address for special networks • Overview of all devices and their online status Modern Interface • Elegant dark mode design • Animated playback visualization • Quick access via now-playing bar • Intuitive navigation for fast control Bosman uses the official SoundTouch HTTP/XML API and WebSocket updates for fast and reliable control of your SoundTouch speakers. Compatible Devices • SoundTouch 10 • SoundTouch 20 • SoundTouch 30 • Bose Wave SoundTouch • Other SoundTouch-compatible devices Subscription Information: • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings Privacy Policy: https://bosman.app/en/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: Bosman is an independent application and is not affiliated with Bose Corporation. Bose and SoundTouch are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation.

About

StreamTouch

Features
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Version 2.1.2 StreamTouch is a sleek, modern controller for Bose SoundTouch systems powered by Music Assistant. Enjoy unified music control across all your streaming services from one beautiful, touch-optimized interface. REQUIREMENTS • SoundTouch speaker on your local network • Music Assistant server (running on your home network) • iOS device on the same Wi-Fi network as your speaker and server KEY FEATURES • Universal music search across all configured providers • Browse albums, playlists, tracks, and radio stations • Customizable preset slots with long-press save • One-tap resume of your last played track • Beautiful album artwork display • Real-time volume and playback controls • Smart power-on with automatic playback resume • Dark theme optimized for nighttime listening. PERFECT FOR • Music Assistant users with SoundTouch hardware • Designed for SoundTouch speaker owners who want to continue enjoying their system following the end of Bose cloud services in May 2026, StreamTouch uses the publicly available SoundTouch API to restore music browsing and app preset functionality. This app is designed for users who already have a Music Assistant server configured. You'll need an API token from your Music Assistant instance to connect — the in-app setup wizard will guide you through it. PRIVACY StreamTouch keeps everything local. Your credentials stay on your device, and music control happens entirely on your home network. No data is ever sent to external servers.

Screenshots

Bosman4 screens
StreamTouch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bosman at Free against StreamTouch's $1.99. Bosman also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). StreamTouch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads 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

Bosman is free to download; StreamTouch costs $1.99 up front. Bosman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StreamTouch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bosman ships an update weekly, StreamTouch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bosman versus StreamTouch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBosmanStreamTouch
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKambrium Software GmbhTrevor Clements

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bosman

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$17.991 Year
None

StreamTouch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bosman free?
Bosman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamTouch free?
StreamTouch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bosman or StreamTouch have ads?
Neither Bosman nor StreamTouch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bosman or StreamTouch?
Bosman ships an update weekly, and StreamTouch every 4 days. Most recently, Bosman was updated on October 18, 2026 and StreamTouch on September 28, 2026.

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