Comparison

ST Remote Pro vs SoundTick

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

Head to head
About

ST Remote Pro

Control your SoundTouch speakers with this companion app. Manage playback, browse internet radio, and utilize services like Spotify Connect. It offers a modern interface for complete device operation on your Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Control SoundTouch speakers on local network
  • Adjust volume, power, source, and transport
  • Build multi-room zones and manage grouped playback
  • Browse and play internet radio
  • Use Spotify Connect
  • Connect cloud services and run diagnostics
  • Save and recall presets
Features
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ST Remote Pro is independent and not affiliated with Bose Corporation. It is a companion app for SoundTouch speakers on your Wi-Fi network. You need compatible SoundTouch hardware on the same network as your iPhone or iPad. The app gives you a modern way to operate them. Since the original vloud services and app decommissioned, this is a new way to completely control devices, play internet radio through them and add new premium services. Complete control. What you can do at home: - Find and control SoundTouch speakers on your local network - Adjust volume, power, source, and transport from one screen - Build multi-room zones and manage grouped playback - Browse TuneIn and free internet radio, then play on your speakers - Use Spotify Connect to play on SoundTouch (one-time speaker activation may be required) - Connect cloud services and run speaker diagnostics when needed - Save and recall hardware-compatible presets - Delete your account in Settings when you no longer use the app - User Apple or Google sign-in to save your presets to the cloud and sync accross multiple devices. App premium service is shared for whole family. Terms of Use: https://stremotepro.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://stremotepro.com/privacy-policy.html

About

SoundTick

Features
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SoundTick is an independent app for compatible Bose SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers. Discover internet radio stations from around the world, play them directly on your speakers, save favourites and presets, and control multiple speakers from your iPhone. SoundTick communicates with compatible SoundTouch speakers on your local network, making it simple to continue enjoying internet radio on speakers you already own. INTERNET RADIO • Search and browse internet radio stations from around the world • Play stations directly on compatible Bose SoundTouch speakers • Quickly return to stations you listen to regularly • Save unlimited favourite stations PRESETS & FAVOURITES Keep your favourite listening choices close at hand. • Create and manage up to 10 SoundTick presets • Save unlimited favourite stations • Quickly select the station you want to play SOUNDTOUCH SPEAKER CONTROL SoundTick automatically looks for compatible speakers on your local network. • Automatically discover compatible SoundTouch speakers • Control playback • Adjust speaker volume • Discover and control multiple speakers from one app MULTIROOM CONTROL Have SoundTouch speakers in more than one room? • Discover multiple compatible speakers • Group and ungroup speakers • Control grouped speakers from one place • Adjust group volume conveniently from your iPhone 60 DAYS OF COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS SoundTick includes 60 days of complete access when you first obtain the app from the App Store. • No payment details are required to begin • No subscription is started automatically • No automatic renewal during the complimentary-access period • Explore all SoundTick features before deciding whether to subscribe After the 60-day complimentary period ends, a monthly or yearly subscription is required to continue using SoundTick. Subscriptions are purchased through your Apple Account and can be managed or cancelled at any time in your App Store subscription settings. COMPATIBILITY SoundTick currently supports compatible Bose SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers. Your iPhone and SoundTouch speakers must be connected to the same local network for speaker discovery and control. Compatibility and functionality may vary depending on: • SoundTouch speaker model and firmware • Local Wi-Fi and network configuration • Internet connectivity • Availability and compatibility of third-party radio streams A compatible Wi-Fi speaker and internet connection are required. INDEPENDENT APP SoundTick is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or developed by Bose Corporation. Bose and SoundTouch are trademarks of their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ST Remote Pro4 screens
SoundTick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoundTick at every 2 weeks against ST Remote Pro's every 6 weeks. ST Remote Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ST Remote Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and SoundTick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ST Remote Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, SoundTick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ST Remote Pro versus SoundTick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterST Remote ProSoundTick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin NieuwoudtSankalita Das

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ST Remote Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Add existing streaming accounts$2.991 Month
2 purchases

SoundTick

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$8.991 Year

Questions

Is ST Remote Pro free?
ST Remote Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoundTick free?
SoundTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ST Remote Pro or SoundTick have ads?
Neither ST Remote Pro nor SoundTick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ST Remote Pro or SoundTick?
ST Remote Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and SoundTick every 2 weeks. Most recently, ST Remote Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and SoundTick on October 21, 2026.

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