# SMART USEN vs Anker soundcore

The clearest difference is rating: Anker soundcore at 4.7 against SMART USEN's 1.0. Anker soundcore also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (40K vs 1). SMART USEN's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMART USEN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Anker soundcore sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Anker soundcore holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker soundcore has 40K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of SMART USEN's written reviews are positive against 28% of Anker soundcore's.

SMART USEN ships an update every 6 weeks, Anker soundcore every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMART USEN | Anker soundcore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-usen/id730729239/reviews) | **[4.7 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-soundcore/id1331876603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **28.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#24** |
| Size | 15 MB | 683 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [USEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/405001406) | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) |

## What reviewers say

### SMART USEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-usen/id730729239)

Access over 1,000 music and original talk channels, from J-POP to jazz and classical. Enjoy unlimited listening for a low monthly fee with simple, intuitive controls. Try it free before subscribing.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ music channels, Original talk programs, Unlimited listening, Simple channel selection, Free trial available, Monthly subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| スタンダード | $4.99 | per month |


### Anker soundcore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-soundcore/id1331876603)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Music, #189 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Enhance your audio experience with personalized sound settings and device-specific features. Optimize your listening for music, calls, and more across a wide range of compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Personalize listening experience, Optimize audio settings, Device-specific features, Customizable EQ

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $15.99 | per month |
| Pro (Bi-Annual) | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $239.99 | per year |
| 120 mins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 mins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 mins | $49.00 | one-time |
| 6,000 mins | $89.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sound quality
- 👍 Customizable EQ and sound profiles
- 🚀 Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 👍 Comfortable and well-designed earbuds
- 🚀 Excellent noise cancellation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App connection issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates
- 🐛 Unreliable touch controls
- 🐛 Connectivity problems between earbuds

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to detect connected devices
- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Earbuds randomly disconnect from devices
- Hearing test feature not working properly
- Equalizer settings not saving correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options in the app
- Improve app UI and navigation
- Implement multi-device switching in the app
- Add widgets for quick controls
- Improve app stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMART USEN free?

SMART USEN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Anker soundcore free?

Anker soundcore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMART USEN or Anker soundcore?

Anker soundcore is rated higher. SMART USEN averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Anker soundcore averages 4.7 from 40K ratings.

### Do SMART USEN or Anker soundcore have ads?

Neither SMART USEN nor Anker soundcore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMART USEN or Anker soundcore?

SMART USEN ships an update every 6 weeks, and Anker soundcore every 11 days. Most recently, SMART USEN was updated on September 24, 2026 and Anker soundcore on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*