# iChill vs Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote at free with in-app purchases against iChill's subscription. Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 37). iChill's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 18%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iChill sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iChill against 4.4 for Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of iChill's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's.

iChill ships an update every 2 months, Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iChill | Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichill/id987870964/reviews)** | [4.4 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-equalizer-remote/id1569127057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.5% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [New Music Production Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/987870963) | [Fiision Studio Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/674479868) |

## What reviewers say

### iChill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichill/id987870964)

Access a vast library of license-free music designed for background ambiance. Create custom playlists for various businesses and personal use, including therapeutic practices and hospitality settings. Enjoy offline playback and curated recommendations.

**Highlights:** Full iChill music collection, License-free music, Bespoke playlist creation, Recommended playlists, Offline playback, Suitable for various businesses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |


### Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-equalizer-remote/id1569127057)

Control and enhance audio from various smart speakers and devices. Stream music from multiple services, boost bass and volume, and even use your phone as a microphone. Enjoy an ad-free experience with premium features.

**Highlights:** Connect and control AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers, Boost bass, treble, and volume, Full-range equalizer with presets, Stream from multiple music services, Use phone as a microphone, Ad blocker for YouTube, Private web browser

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Event | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Event | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome
- 👍 Great
- 👍 Somewhat difficult to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Crashes at startup
- 🚫 Complicated interface
- 🚫 Unstable
- 💰 Expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Connectivity issues
- Inability to find or connect to speakers
- Playback problems
- Incompatibility with older Sonos systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to control multiple speakers
- Improved connectivity and stability
- Better user interface and navigation
- Support for more music services
- Offline music playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iChill free?

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

### Is Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote free?

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iChill or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?

iChill is rated higher. iChill averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote averages 4.4 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do iChill or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote have ads?

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote shows ads; iChill does not.

### Which is updated more often, iChill or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?

iChill ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. Most recently, iChill was updated on October 14, 2026 and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote on October 13, 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.*