Comparison

ST Remote Pro vs ReTouch for SoundTouch

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

ReTouch for SoundTouch

Features
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Many users miss the features they were familiar with from the original SoundTouch app and service. ReTouch was created to help you continue managing your SoundTouch devices comfortably and give them a new life. With ReTouch, you can easily set up, control, and use important features of your speakers again. Features: Speaker Control * Adjust volume * Control playback * Manage sources Bring Back Internet Radio * Search for radio stations * Add stations * Save favorite stations Manage Presets * Configure preset buttons * Quickly access your favorite content * Manage settings conveniently Device Management * Detect SoundTouch devices * Set up speakers * Manage multiple devices Modern User Experience A clean interface, simple operation, and all important functions in one place. ReTouch was created for everyone who wants to continue using their SoundTouch devices and is looking for a modern way to manage their speakers. Note: ReTouch is an independent application and is not affiliated with Bose Corporation. “Bose” and “SoundTouch” are trademarks of Bose Corporation and are used solely to describe device compatibility.

Screenshots

ST Remote Pro4 screens
ReTouch for SoundTouch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReTouch for SoundTouch at none against ST Remote Pro's 1. ReTouch for SoundTouch also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). ST Remote Pro's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. ST Remote Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. ReTouch for SoundTouch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ST Remote Pro against 5.0 for ReTouch for SoundTouch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ST Remote Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, ReTouch for SoundTouch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ST Remote Pro versus ReTouch for SoundTouch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterST Remote ProReTouch for SoundTouch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin NieuwoudtDennis Thelosen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ST Remote Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Add existing streaming accounts$2.991 Month
None

ReTouch for SoundTouch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ST Remote Pro free?
ST Remote Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReTouch for SoundTouch free?
ReTouch for SoundTouch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ST Remote Pro or ReTouch for SoundTouch?
ST Remote Pro and ReTouch for SoundTouch are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ST Remote Pro or ReTouch for SoundTouch have ads?
Neither ST Remote Pro nor ReTouch for SoundTouch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ST Remote Pro or ReTouch for SoundTouch?
ST Remote Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and ReTouch for SoundTouch every 9 days. Most recently, ST Remote Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and ReTouch for SoundTouch on October 25, 2026.

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