# JVC Remote vs Sound Bar Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Bar Controller at 4.4 against JVC Remote's 1.8. Sound Bar Controller also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 170) and review sentiment (22% vs 8%). JVC Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sound Bar Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Bar Controller has 7K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of JVC Remote's written reviews are positive against 22% of Sound Bar Controller's.

JVC Remote ships an update every 3 months, Sound Bar Controller every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JVC Remote | Sound Bar Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jvc-remote/id1154864875/reviews) | **[4.4 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-bar-controller/id1464871680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 170 | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | **21.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JVCKENWOOD Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/420614976) | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) |

## What reviewers say

### JVC Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jvc-remote/id1154864875)

Control your JVC car receiver wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust audio settings with an intuitive graphic interface and use gesture controls for playback. It also functions as a standalone music player.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote control via Bluetooth, Gesture control for playback, Standalone music player, Audio settings adjustment (EQ, Time Alignment), Display receiver information, Playlist search

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for what I need
- 🚀 Satisfied customer
- 👍 Works as intended
- 👍 The coolest thing ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Remote app won't connect
- 🐛 App crashes upon opening
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS
- 🐛 Crashes and needs to be updated
- 🐛 Hieroglyphs instead of instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Doesn't connect to radio
- Doesn't control radio receiver
- Bluetooth connection issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Remote control functionality


### Sound Bar Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-bar-controller/id1464871680)

Control select Yamaha sound bars remotely from your iOS device. Manage volume, input selection, and set up Alexa voice control. Stream audio from your phone or NAS drive over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Alexa voice control setup, Volume and input control, Wi-Fi audio streaming, Wireless surround speaker control

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sound quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 👍 Lots of sound settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable Alexa integration
- 🐛 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to sound bar
- Sound bar randomly disconnects
- Firmware updates cause issues
- Bluetooth connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Equalizer for more sound customization
- Better volume control options
- Improved Alexa integration
- Simplified app navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JVC Remote free?

JVC Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sound Bar Controller free?

Sound Bar Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JVC Remote or Sound Bar Controller?

Sound Bar Controller is rated higher. JVC Remote averages 1.8 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Sound Bar Controller averages 4.4 from 7K ratings.

### Do JVC Remote or Sound Bar Controller have ads?

Neither JVC Remote nor Sound Bar Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JVC Remote or Sound Bar Controller?

JVC Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Sound Bar Controller every 5 months. Most recently, JVC Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sound Bar Controller on November 5, 2026.

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