Controller Pro for SoundTouch vs FreeWillow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
FreeWillow
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FreeWillow gives Willow owners a clear, local-first way to understand and manage their robot, without an account or legacy cloud login. Connect on the same Wi-Fi, then: • See current robot and battery status • Plan allowed mowing days and hours • Review charging power and docking quality • View the live camera with AI and depth overlays • Manage lawn zones in StarLight • Browse Sheriff photos and videos • Adjust robot settings and follow plain-language troubleshooting Built for continuity FreeWillow communicates directly with compatible Willow robots through the local network. It discovers your robot automatically, keeps technical complexity out of sight, and puts useful information into calm, understandable screens. Try it without a robot Use the built-in demo to explore the main experience before connecting hardware. Demo mode is clearly marked and cannot send commands to a robot. Compatibility A compatible Willow with the latest available robot software is required for live robot features. Your iPhone and Willow must be connected to the same local network. Independent community project FreeWillow is an independent community project and is not operated by EEVE BV, the curator, or the bankruptcy estate. The app uses the available robot API.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FreeWillow 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
FreeWillow 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.
Controller Pro for SoundTouch ships an update every 4 days, FreeWillow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Controller Pro for SoundTouch | FreeWillow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Why | Wesley Lorrez |
In-app purchases
Controller Pro for SoundTouch
No in-app purchases
FreeWillow
No in-app purchases
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