Comparison

Boom Remote vs Dolby.io Interactive Player

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

Head to head
About

Boom Remote

Control your Mac's audio and media playback wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust volume, toggle equalizers and effects, and manage playback for popular Mac apps like Spotify and iTunes without leaving your seat.

Highlights
  • Wireless volume control
  • Equalizer and effects adjustment
  • Media playback control
  • Control Mac system volume
  • Remote control for popular Mac apps
Features
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The Boom Remote is a companion app for Boom 2 and Boom 3D, the most popular system-wide audio booster for Mac. With the Boom Remote on your iPhone or iPad (iOS 9 and later), you get to wirelessly control your favorite Boom 2 and Boom 3D features in addition to other well known Mac apps like Spotify, VLC, QuickTime and iTunes. Simply connect your iPhone or iPad to the same WiFi network as your Mac and watch the magic unfold! This remote gives you the convenience of being able to wirelessly change the volume, toggle equalizers and effects as well as control playback on other Mac media apps from anywhere in your home. The best part is that you only need to have Boom 3D installed on your Mac for you to enjoy these features from the comfort of your seat. The Boom Remote can: • Control Boom's volume as well as your Mac's default volume • Change Boom's Equalizers and Effects • Access playback controls of Spotify, VLC, QuickTime and iTunes on your Mac This app is perfect for when you’re away from your Mac and watching a movie, playing and changing tracks and just about any other situation where you simply want to wirelessly control your favorite Boom features. Note: Boom Remote runs only when paired with Boom 2 (v1.2.1) and later and Boom 3D (V1.1) and later on the Mac. *** Boom 3D is an audio app for Mac (10.10.3 and later) that enhances any audio to make it sound much more optimized. With an intelligent algorithm, Boom 3D personalizes audio to perfectly fit the type of Mac in use; be it the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac etc. Please search for Boom 3D on the Mac App Store for more details ***

About

Dolby.io Interactive Player

Experience real-time multiview streaming with multiple simultaneous video and audio feeds. Users can dynamically switch between streams and choose their preferred audio, enhancing live event engagement without compromising quality or introducing delay.

Highlights
  • View multiple streams simultaneously
  • Sub-500ms latency
  • Dynamic layout selection (list/grid)
  • Choose audio stream settings
  • Tap to expand streams
  • View streaming statistics
Features
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Engage users with a multiview real-time streaming experience. With the Dolby.io Interactive Player app, your streaming viewers can simultaneously view multiple WebRTC streams at once and swap between each stream – without added delay or sacrificing quality. Not only can your users watch a produced feed, you can also provide additional camera views (such as point-of-view, closeups, or views from different perspectives) to bring users into the action. Your viewers also have access to multiple audio feeds to choose from, such as multi-language or commentary tracks. The Dolby.io Interactive Player is perfect for live in-venue experiences, live sports, stadium events, and more. Download the app and experience a demo stream, or get started creating your own multiview streaming experience in the Dolby.io Streaming Dashboard. Features include: * View multiple streams in real-time, with sub-500ms latency * Choose your layout dynamically (list or grid view) * Choose your audio stream settings * Tap to expand streams * View streaming statistics

Screenshots

Boom Remote4 screens
Dolby.io Interactive Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boom Remote at 42% against Dolby.io Interactive Player's 0%. Boom Remote also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Dolby.io Interactive Player's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boom Remote ships an update every 5 months, Dolby.io Interactive Player every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Boom Remote versus Dolby.io Interactive Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoom RemoteDolby.io Interactive Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlobal Delight Technologies Pvt. LtdDolby Laboratories

Customer experience

Boom Remote

All ratings29 ratings
Positive37.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative51.7%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative45.6%

Dolby.io Interactive Player

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Boom Remote

Reported bugs

64 issues
  • App paired seamlessly but immense lag
  • App locked up computer audio
  • App overrode Mac controls
  • MacBook locked at louder setting
  • Connection between app and client gets lost
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  • Boom3D not running system wide
  • Application starts to open then abruptly quits
  • Difficulty connecting to MacBook Air when streaming
  • iPhone SE, MacBook Pro 16” 2019: only volume up/down works
  • Permission to control Mac not found in Automation
  • Updated Boom 3D on Mac, can't find or pair
  • Boom Remote freezes and shows rainbow wheel
  • Keeps disconnecting immediately from computer
  • Computer refused connection
  • Doesn't work with Sierra
  • Doesn't work on High Sierra
  • Can't see MBP running High Sierra
  • Doesn't work with MBP with High Sierra
  • Won't find Mac with High Sierra
  • Boom 2 freezes and shows rainbow wheel
  • Boom 2 remote does not work
  • Boom 2 and iPhone app don't talk
  • Remote version 1.2 incompatible with Mac version 1.5
  • Messages: 'update boom 2 on your Mac, no device found'
  • Boom2 takes over Mac's audio settings on launch
  • Boom 2 sound generator ceases and leaves frequency response looking like Himalayas
  • Boom 2 made Mac's audio sound dreadful
  • Boom 2 audio driver installed, remote stopped working
  • Doesn't seem to find the device within the app
  • App won't work, won't find device
  • Remote doesn't connect to Mac
  • App tells to update Boom 2 on Mac
  • Remote control feature simply doesn't work
  • Says nothing connected
  • Sometimes connect broken
  • Can't write review from App Store
  • Doesn't work with App Store version of Boom2
  • No system-wide volume control
  • App Store version issues
  • Connection times out as soon as cell's screen dims
  • No device found on iPhone 6 and iPad 3
  • App only works when active app on iPhone
  • Disconnects if home button pressed
  • Disconnects if screen turned off
  • Doesn't work in background mode
  • Inconsistent operation
  • Hoping for iPhone version, huge let down
  • Released too soon, buggy
  • Connection declined
  • Remote finds computer but won't connect
  • Doesn't work on iPhone or iPad
  • App literally never connects to Boom on Mac
  • Connection times out as soon as cell's screen dims
  • No device found on iPhone 6 and iPad 3
  • App only works when active app on iPhone
  • Disconnects if home button pressed
  • Disconnects if screen turned off
  • Doesn't work in background mode
  • Inconsistent operation
  • Needs version for iPhone
  • Compound with horrible customer service
  • Can't find a single time I would use this
  • Multitasking issue on phone
  • Connection declined

Requested features

14 requests
  • Reset connection from within the app
  • More than 31 frequencies for advanced EQ
  • Support for Windows PC
  • Port to Apple Watch
  • Phone audio for bathroom breaks
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  • Support for Plex Player
  • Spotify control
  • Custom EQ everywhere
  • Background operation on iPhone
  • Improve preset switching
  • System-wide volume control
  • More features beyond volume/EQ
  • Update Boom 2 on App Store for Mac
  • Add Spotify control

Dolby.io Interactive Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boom Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Dolby.io Interactive Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boom Remote free?
Boom Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dolby.io Interactive Player free?
Dolby.io Interactive Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boom Remote or Dolby.io Interactive Player have ads?
Neither Boom Remote nor Dolby.io Interactive Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boom Remote or Dolby.io Interactive Player?
Boom Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Dolby.io Interactive Player every 6 weeks. Most recently, Boom Remote was updated on September 18, 2026 and Dolby.io Interactive Player on August 16, 2026.

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