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Soundboard Studio vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Soundboard Studio's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Soundboard Studio
This App
Phonk Music: AI Phonk Maker
Nemesis
Tempo Magic
Contender
Pure Synth® Platinum
Contender
SonicNest-Music Player
Contender
GOM Audio Plus - Music Player
Contender
Qu-You
Peer
Mixcraft Remote
Peer
Shokz
Peer
Audirvāna Remote
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperApp Business Ventures LLCRadio TunerloloMIDIculous LLCShenzhen Youcifang Technology Co., Ltd.GOM & COMPANYAllen & Heath LimitedAcousticaShenzhen Shokz Co., Ltd.Audirvana
CategoryMusicMusic & AudioMusicProductivityMusicMusic & AudioMusicMusicMusicMusic
PlatformiOS, AndroidAndroidiOSiOSiOSAndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 54.4 / 52.9 / 53.6 / 54.7 / 54.0 / 53.1 / 52.9 / 54.8 / 54.6 / 5
Ratings Count3,6954,332130511,9631,504372722,200816
PriceFreeFree$5.99FreeFree$0.99FreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateMay 5, 2016Aug 4, 2023Sep 9, 2010Jun 11, 2019Jun 2, 2025Aug 9, 2017Nov 6, 2014Apr 2, 2013Dec 1, 2021Jul 28, 2015
Last UpdatedSep 10, 2024May 3, 2026May 24, 2019Feb 2, 2026Sep 30, 2025Mar 13, 2024Mar 3, 2023Jun 22, 2023Apr 2, 2026May 5, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentpositive-terrible---mixedmixedexcellentmixed
Score85/100-20/100---50/10045/10092/10065/100
Praises
  • Professional-grade reliability for live events
  • Granular interface customization
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  • Tempo adjustment features provide essential utility for dance and fitness instructors during class sessions
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  • Direct hardware control
  • Remote control functionality allows musicians to record vocals without moving between booth and computer
  • Bone conduction technology allows users to maintain situational awareness while enjoying high-quality audio during workouts
  • Audio quality
Complaints
  • Limited track capacity on free tier
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  • Post-update instability causes frequent crashes and unexpected playback interruptions during fitness instruction sessions
  • Incompatibility with third-party music services prevents users from accessing their existing library content
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  • Connectivity stability
  • Connection failures and inability to recognize IP addresses prevent users from accessing the remote interface
  • Charging case hardware reliability issues lead to broken pins or failure to charge the earbuds correctly
  • Connectivity
Requests--
  • Apple Watch integration requested to allow remote playback control from the wrist during classes
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  • UI modernization
  • Expanded control surface features would allow for deeper interaction with mixer faders and effects
  • Firmware update to enable custom touch control mapping for triggering mobile device voice assistants
  • Offline mode
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Low-latency playback engine provides professional-grade reliability for live events.
  • Granular grid-based interface enables precise ad-lib sound triggering.
  • High-retention utility for stage managers and podcasters.
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  • Fitness-first brand identity resonates with non-musician casual users
  • Yes! Fitness Music cloud integration provides B2B distribution potential
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  • Purpose-built zero-latency integration for Qu-series mixers
  • Multi-device support for up to 8 users
  • Deep native integration with the Mixcraft DAW ecosystem drives user retention
  • Free utility model lowers the barrier for Windows-based studio adoption
  • Proprietary bone-conduction hardware creates a distinct category moat
  • Multi-device pairing functionality enables transitions between phone calls and laptop media
  • Exclusive DAC access bypasses system mixers
  • 10-band parametric EQ enables room correction
Weaknesses
  • Android version lacks feature parity with iOS.
  • 24-track free-tier limit creates high friction for new users.
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  • 2.9-star rating reflects severe post-update instability
  • UI overhaul complicates usage during high-energy classes
  • No cloud-save despite user requests
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  • 3.2-star rating reflects connectivity stability gaps
  • No feature updates in the last 24 months
  • Manual IP entry requirement causes frequent connection failures
  • Lack of feature updates over several years erodes long-term user satisfaction
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • Charging case hardware reliability issues drive negative sentiment
  • Application interface presents navigation challenges for screen reader accessibility software
  • 0.67★ Android-iOS rating gap
  • Local network dependency causes pairing friction
Pricingfreemiumfreepaidfreemiumfreepaidfreefreefreesubscription
MomentumMaintenance-Zombie-Maintenance-ZombieZombieIntenseMaintenance
Update Cadence2 versions, ~606d avg-5 versions-5 versions-2 versions, ~847d avg2 versions, ~383d avg5 versions2 versions, ~1d avg

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