# A2DPblocker - Bluetooth Mono — user reviews

> 179 indexed App Store user reviews of A2DPblocker by Gnavicks, rated 2.00/5 from 11 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2dpblocker-bluetooth-mono/id448525106/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2dpblocker-bluetooth-mono/id448525106.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 7

## What do users think of A2DPblocker?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✅ Solves Bluetooth audio routing issues for specific car models
- 🎵 Enables music playback on older Bluetooth devices without A2DP support
- ⚡ Simple setup process when instructions are followed
- 👨‍💼 Responsive and helpful developer support
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase price
- 🔧 Useful workaround for iOS limitations with Bluetooth audio

**Cons**

- 🔴 Does not work in background - app must stay in foreground
- 🔋 Significant battery drain when app is running
- 📉 Poor audio quality - mono instead of stereo
- 📱 Cannot lock phone screen while using app
- 🚫 Requires manual playlist creation instead of using standard music app
- ❌ Frequently fails to work or stops working intermittently
- 🔊 Audio quality degradation compared to standard Bluetooth streaming
- ⚠️ Incompatible with many streaming services (Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio)
- 🐛 Plays multiple songs simultaneously causing audio chaos
- 📵 Disconnects when switching to other apps
- 🔌 Limited to local music library only

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stops working when screen is locked
- Simultaneous playback of multiple songs
- Audio disconnects when switching apps
- Intermittent functionality - works then suddenly stops
- Incompatibility with iOS 5, iOS 8, and newer versions
- Cannot clear playback queue
- HFP function does not work with GPS
- App crashes on certain iOS versions
- Bluetooth connection drops when using navigation
- App fails to launch or open properly
- Audio quality issues with next/previous track controls

**Most requested features**

- Background operation while using other apps
- Support for streaming services like Spotify and Pandora
- Screen lock capability while app is active
- Integration with standard iOS music player
- Stereo audio support instead of mono
- Reduced battery consumption
- Better audio quality
- Automatic playlist management
- Support for navigation apps without disconnecting
- iOS 8+ compatibility improvements

## Newest reviews (16 of 179)

### 3/5 — app HS

*2018-05-28*

bonjour
depuis que j ai un iphone X cette appli ne fonctionne plus... pouvez vous m’aider?

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please try to configure A2DPblocker in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Press the home button to minimize A2DPblocker (do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher).
8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — Does not work, want refund

*2018-05-07*

Does not work and I want my money back

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Refunds must be requested directly from Apple.

Please make sure that you configure A2DPblocker in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Press the home button to minimize A2DPblocker (do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher).
8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — Not working at all

*2018-04-20, version 1.5.2*

Would like a refund ASAP. This app is no good

### 3/5 — Works but could be better

*2018-04-20, version 1.5.2*

It’s annoying that the app doesn’t run in the background. If you leave the app (go to home screen or maximize any other app) it will disconnect from the Bluetooth device. 

More annoying is if you try to use navigation with this it will disconnect and stop working after the first set of directions (again probably because the navigation app takes priority and this won’t stay on in the background. Android has free apps that work better than this paid app for iOS. 

It works but it’s not stellar. Unfortunately there aren’t many alternatives, as far as I can tell

### 2/5 — Does not work with iOS 11

*2018-01-26*

I got this thinking I could play music like normal through Bluetooth. Technically it does play music but when you click “next” the app plays the next song... while still playing the current song simultaneously! This is a bug that needs to be fixed.

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please make sure that you adjust the independent volume slider for the Playback Queue when A2DPblocker is configured in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Press the home button to minimize A2DPblocker (do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher).
8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — App does not work..  only music the sound quality is bad. Hfp function don't work at all..

*2017-09-21*

App does not work..  only music work the sound quality is bad. Hfp function don't work at all with gps.

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please make sure that you do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher once it is configured in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 4/5 — App

*2017-08-24*

Danke

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please make sure that you do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher once it is configured in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue on iOS 4.0 or later and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — Worst ,never buy

*2017-08-03*

It never works with my iPhone ,waste of money

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please make sure that you do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher once it is configured in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue on iOS 4.0 or later and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas !!

*2017-07-18*

Le lien avec mon Scala rider ne se fait...arnaque !!

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please make sure that you do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher once it is configured in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue on iOS 4.0 or later and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — Marche pas je me suis fait avoir!

*2017-07-12*

IPhone 7PLUS IOS 10.3.2 pour TomTom Rider et Scala Rider Cardo impossible d'envoyer l'audio dans le casque.

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please make sure that you do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher once it is configured in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue on iOS 4.0 or later and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — Not Working

*2017-07-11, version 1.5.1*

I want a complete REFUND!!!

### 2/5 — Great idea

*2017-06-05*

I love the idea of this and it's very clever to bypass the A2Dp and trick your car into thinking your receiving a call to play music. But the quality is dire and this should be mentioned on the description as I've now wasted £2.99. 
But without people trying out new ideas we wouldn't innovate so good effort.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2017-04-28, version 1.5*

Bad I just pay my money and the I can't even open the apps what kind nd of bs is this

### 1/5 — Only Works In the Foreground…

*2017-04-11, version 1.5*

…which makes it useless.

### 1/5 — Horrible sound quality

*2017-03-28, version 1.5*

I read the reviews before purchasing and no one mentioned how horrible the sound quality is, just like the other apps that use A2DP streaming, save your money.

### 1/5 — Poor quality and keeps crashing

*2017-02-18*

Really bad and a waste of money do not get

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Crap!

*2023-08-10*

Bought to play out of 2 speakers. Doesn’t work.

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected.

First you will need to add a non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track to your music library via the iTunes Store app or via iTunes on Mac/PC. Then make sure that you configure A2DPblocker in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Minimize A2DPblocker to the background, but do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher.
8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — What a useless thing

*2022-02-17*

Waste of money cloud not connect my milwakuee radio so went and bought this and is not solving anything basically.
Don’t buy it

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected.

First you will need to add a non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track to your music library via the iTunes Store app or via iTunes on Mac/PC. Then make sure that you configure A2DPblocker in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Minimize A2DPblocker to the background, but do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher.
8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — Só trava, perdi meu dinheiro

*2021-03-15*

Não da para usar sem ele estar na tela

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected in the background. First you will need to add a non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track to your music library via the iTunes Store app or via iTunes on Mac/PC. Then make sure that you configure A2DPblocker in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Minimize A2DPblocker to the background, but do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher.
8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — I need a refund

*2020-07-19, version 1.7.2*

The audio streaming is very poor when you run it through the app, it loses audio quality when compared to the Bluetooth steaming. Plus you only limited on streaming your own music. You can steam Pandora or spotify. I request a full refund from the developer since it didn't meet my expectations. Thank you!

### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas

*2019-03-27*

Ne fonctionne pas avec mon iphone 6 IOS 12...

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please make sure that you configure A2DPblocker in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Press the home button to minimize A2DPblocker (do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher).
8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — Will not work in background

*2019-01-14*

Battery drainer. The app has to be actively displayed on your phone. You cannot use your phone for ANYTHING else if you want to listen.

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please make sure that you use the Playback Queue so the app will continue working in the background.

Just make sure that you configure A2DPblocker in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Press the home button to minimize A2DPblocker (do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher).
8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — DOES NOT WORK

*2018-09-14*

Do not waste your time or money, does not work!

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please make sure that you configure A2DPblocker in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Press the home button to minimize A2DPblocker (do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher).
8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

### 1/5 — Not worth the hassle/money

*2018-09-11*

Tried this, it is not seamless. Expected to launch a podcast and listen without needing additional step of also launching this app. Don’t know how to request a refund!

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Refunds must be requested directly from Apple. Please consider using the Shortcuts app on iOS 12 to simultaneously launch both apps.

### 1/5 — Não funciona

*2018-08-13*

O app simplesmente fecha quando tento iniciar uma playlist

**Developer response:** You may just need to grant A2DPblocker access to your media library. Go to "Setting / A2DPblocker / Allow A2DPblocker to Access" and enable "Media & Apple Music”. When you first install A2DPblocker it requests access to your media library, which it most certainly needs.

I hope this helps.

### 1/5 — Can’t use

*2018-06-12*

I can’t use

**Developer response:** I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected. Please make sure that you configure A2DPblocker in the following way:

1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON.
3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked.
4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF.
5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP.
6) Play Playback Queue.
7) Press the home button to minimize A2DPblocker (do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher).
8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Scala rider teams et

*2021-07-22*

Merci à Dalton pour son aide et sa réactivité pour mise en marche de l’application. Je vais pouvoir maintenant utiliser le Waze lors de mes balades en moto
I’m a happy biker

**Developer response:** Thanks for supporting A2DPblocker!

### 5/5 — Worked great the first time!

*2019-05-05, version 1.7.2*

Just make sure to read the instructions.

### 5/5 — Appli au top!!

*2018-02-20*

Ayant une oreillette Bluetooth moto scala rider et un iphone 7, je n’arrivais pas a avoir de son.
J’ai téléchargé cette app mais toujours idem.
Un petit mail au développeur super sympa et il a directement vu que j’avais mal réglé !!
Depuis tout marche nikel et c’est super, enfin waze a moto

**Developer response:** Thanks for supporting A2DPblocker!

### 5/5 — Best A2DP blocker

*2017-06-06*

By far best way to play Bluetooth audio on a headset!

**Developer response:** Thanks for supporting A2DPblocker!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2016-12-07, version 1.5*

Let's you stream in your car's regular (low quality) Bluetooth.

### 5/5 — So Happy This App Solved My Problem

*2016-07-07*

I have a 2014 BMW and the iPhone 7. I travel a lot and always listened to podcasts in the car. All of a sudden I could not listen to them. Everything was connected but there was no sound. Also, my bluetooth had turned off.

I went to the BMW dealer, and I don't know what he did, but he got my Bluetooth to work again. I can usually figure these things out myself. However, the podcasts were still not working and I could get no sound. He told me that podcasts are not suppoted. Huh? I had been listning to them for over a year.

I found this app, and figured I would try it for $2.99. I followed the directions in the app exactly. And then the podcasts started working! I don't know exactly what this app does, but it does what it claimed.

### 5/5 — Prima für Navi-Apps ohne HFP-Ausgabe

*2016-04-08*

Die App ist ideal, um für Navi-Apps, wie z.B. die (neue) TomTom Go Mobile, die Sprachausgabe via HFP (Hands Free Profile), also über die Bluetooth-Freisprecheinrichtung, erfolgen zu lassen. Bei einigen Navi-Lösungen wird für die Ausgabe das qualitativ bessere A2DP (für Musik geeignet) verwendet, ohne Möglichkeit, das Profil auszuwählen. Nur bei HFP (fürs Telefonieren im alten Standard, nicht HD Voice) werden z.B. Radio, CD, ... für die Tonübertragung stumm geschaltet.
Klar, dass HFP nicht für Musik geeignet ist, da das Frequenzspektrum zu klein ist.
Funktioniert prima!

### 5/5 — Motorcycle headset

*2016-01-15*

I bought a cheap Bluetooth headset from EBay but it would only work with calls not CoPilot or music. Using this app I've got all sound going to the headset at perfectly acceptable quality (given ambient noise on a bike) for my needs. Excellent and economical solution to my problem.

### 5/5 — Perfekt wenn das eigene Radio kein Audiostreaming unterstützt

*2015-11-03*

Funktioniert perfekt, wie beschrieben. Aber warum muss sich ein Song in der Queue befinden? Könnte man die App Oberfläche nicht noch weiter vereinfachen, sodass die App nur noch gestartet werden muss? Der Playback kann sowieso separat über andere Apps erfolgen (Spotify, Audible, etc.)

### 5/5 — Juste ce qu'il me fallait

*2015-09-21*

Parfait pour écouter de la musique sur mon kit bluetooth mais la qualité audio est réduite cela ne me dérange pas pour de la radio à moto :-)

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