Comparison

Jaybird vs Klipsch Connect

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

Head to head
About

Jaybird

Tailor your audio experience with custom EQ presets and personalized sound profiles for your headphones. Easily locate misplaced earbuds with the integrated tracking feature and adjust various device settings for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Custom EQ presets
  • Save EQ to headphones
  • Find My Buds tracking
  • Customize button functions
  • Adjust auto-off settings
  • Configure voice prompts
Features
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Leave unbalanced sound in the dust. The Jaybird App gives you the tools you need to take total control of your Jaybird headphones. Create your own EQ presets and save them to your buds. Find a flawless fit. Fine-tune levels to your hearing for the perfect sound no matter what device you’re paired with. Missing headphones? No stress. The app’s Find My Buds feature lets you track down missing buds. Customize button functions, auto-off, voice prompt, and more.

About

Klipsch Connect

Control and customize your Klipsch audio devices with this app. Adjust EQ settings, manage ANC, access virtual remotes, and get product support. Keep your speakers and soundbars updated with the latest features.

Highlights
  • Virtual Remote Control
  • Customizable EQ settings
  • ANC and Transparency Mode control
  • Firmware and feature updates
  • Product support and troubleshooting
  • Quick-start guides and manuals
Features
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Need support or have a feature suggestion? Please reach out to our Product Support team: • Live Chat in the App or • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH Klipsch Connect™ works with: • The One Plus and The Three Plus tabletop speakers • The Fives, The Sevens, The Nines, and The Nines McLaren powered monitors • Cinema 700, 800 and 1200 Series soundbars • Cinema 600 Series soundbar • T5 Series True Wireless earphones • T5 II series True Wireless earphones • T5 II ANC series True Wireless earphones You can easily personalize your experience by adjusting EQ, transparency, and ANC settings. Soundbar and Powered Monitor products all support Virtual Remote Control. You can install feature updates, troubleshoot common issues, contact product support - including in-app Live Chat, and much more. Features (availability varies by product): • Virtual Remote Control • EQ Presets • Custom EQ Adjustments • ANC Level Control • Transparency Mode & Level • Dirac HD Sound • Dynamic Bass Control - a.k.a. "Loudness" • Room Placement Control - a.k.a. "Bass Cut Mode" • Dolby Atmos (tm) Sound Mode Control • Night Mode and Dialog Mode Control • Channel-Specific Volume Control • Subwoofer Volume Control • Bragi AI, Moves & Sidekicks • Battery Level & Status • Live Chat with Support (during business hours) • Quick-Start Guides & Product Manuals • How-To Videos and FAQs • Product Firmware and Feature Updates • Product Registration • Easy Access to Product Support IMPORTANT FIVES UPDATE: If you cannot connect after you run the Fives Updater app, that means Step 1 did not complete successfully. Make sure to run the USB update. If you need help, we're here for you - please reach out to Product Support (link below) and we'll help you complete the update. How to Access Cinema Soundbar and Fives, Sevens, and Nines Virtual Remote Capabilities: Cinema 1200, 800, and 700 Virtual Remote Control and EQ features require the soundbar be running the latest update. This normally happens automatically when the soundbar has been connected to the Internet, either via Klipsch Connect or Google Home. If your device has not been connected to the Internet, please contact our Product Support Team for assistance. See details below. The Fives, The Sevens, and The Nines, including McLaren Editions Virtual Remote Control and EQ features require the powered monitors be running the latest update. If you have not updated your Fives already, please download the free "Klipsch The Fives Updater" app. This will walk you through the update process. After the update is complete, all future updates will come through Klipsch Connect. Our Product Support team can walk you through the entire process. Simply reach out to us at: • Live Chat in the App! or • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH

Screenshots

Jaybird4 screens
Klipsch Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jaybird at 4.7 against Klipsch Connect's 3.8. Jaybird also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 41%) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 992). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jaybird holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jaybird has 5.5K ratings behind it against 992, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Jaybird's written reviews are positive against 41% of Klipsch Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jaybird ships an update every 5 weeks, Klipsch Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jaybird versus Klipsch Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJaybirdKlipsch Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.5K ratings) — better3.8 (992 ratings)
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews — better41.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5.5K — better992
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogitech Inc.Klipsch Group, Inc.

Customer experience

Jaybird

All ratings5,527 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews946 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative33.4%

Klipsch Connect

All ratings992 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative47.1%

Bugs and requests

Jaybird

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App unable to connect to earbuds
  • App not compatible with latest iOS versions
  • Earbuds randomly disconnecting
  • Earbuds not charging properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Music integration
  • Ability to adjust volume of audio prompts
  • Improved Bluetooth range
  • More color options for earbuds

Klipsch Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Jaybird

No in-app purchases

None

Klipsch Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jaybird free?
Jaybird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Klipsch Connect free?
Klipsch Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jaybird or Klipsch Connect?
Jaybird is rated higher. Jaybird averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Klipsch Connect averages 3.8 from 992 ratings.
Do Jaybird or Klipsch Connect have ads?
Neither Jaybird nor Klipsch Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jaybird or Klipsch Connect?
Jaybird ships an update every 5 weeks, and Klipsch Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Jaybird was updated on September 27, 2026 and Klipsch Connect on September 26, 2026.

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