Comparison

JVC Remote vs Sound Bar Remote

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

Head to head
About

JVC Remote

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
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JVC Remote is an application that connects and controls compatible JVC car receivers via Bluetooth® like a wireless remote control. This application can also display JVC car receiver’s source information on the smartphone’s screen, and enables the user to make an audio setting using application's easy to use graphic user interface. Application can also work as a free standalone music player application, when the unit is not connected to the headunit. INNOVATIVE GESTURE CONTROL You can command basic controls such as pause, skip or repeat simply by finger gesture operations on the screen of the smartphone. Also, you can make a search for a specific song, album or an artist from your playlist. RECEIVER SETTING USING SMARTPHONE GUI Audio settings, such as Time Alignment and EQ setting can be easily be set using the JVC Remote application's easy to use graphic user interface. Note: Depends on the model. KEY FEATURES ・Remote Control Function (by Gesture Control or by Remote Control Screen) ・Standalone Music Player ・Receiver Setting(Depends on the model) ・Display Receiver Information CAUTION Do not operate any functions that takes your attention away from safe driving. System requirements: iOS8.0 and above

About

Sound Bar Remote

Control select Yamaha sound bars directly from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Adjust volume, change inputs, and select sound modes with ease. Requires iOS 14.1 or later and uses Bluetooth for connectivity.

Highlights
  • Volume control
  • Input selection
  • Sound mode selection
  • Bluetooth connectivity
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The Sound Bar Remote app provides easy operation for select Yamaha Sound Bars using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. [Key Features] - Basic control functions such as volume up/down and input selection - Sound mode selection [Supported Models] SR-B40A, SR-B30A, SR-B20A, SR-C20A, SR-C30A,ATS-B400, ATS-B300, ATS-B200, ATS-C200, ATS-C300, YAS-108, ATS-1080 [iOS Version Requirement] This application supports iOS version 14.1 or above. -This application uses Bluetooth function on your smartphone / tablet for the purpose of controlling Bluetooth enabled devices.

Screenshots

JVC Remote1 screens
Sound Bar Remote2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Bar Remote at 4.7 against JVC Remote's 1.8. Sound Bar Remote also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 8%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 161). JVC Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sound Bar Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Bar Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 161, 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 45% of Sound Bar Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JVC Remote ships an update every 3 months, Sound Bar Remote every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JVC Remote versus Sound Bar Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJVC RemoteSound Bar Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (161 ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.8% of reviews44.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1611.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJVCKENWOOD CorporationYamaha Corporation

Customer experience

JVC Remote

All ratings161 ratings
Positive19.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative77.0%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative89.6%

Sound Bar Remote

All ratings1,464 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral12.0%
Negative43.2%

User reviews

JVC Remote

From 161 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Sound Bar Remote

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 💡 Visually see soundbar settings
  • 🚀 Straightforward setup
  • 👍 Great connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Blank/black screen after updates
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections

Bugs and requests

JVC Remote

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Doesn't connect to radio
  • Doesn't control radio receiver
  • Bluetooth connection issues
Show 2 more
  • Usb connection issues
  • Frequent disconnections

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Remote control functionality

Sound Bar Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot find/connect to soundbar
  • 3D mode turns off automatically
  • App doesn't work after recent update

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add volume control buttons
  • Support for more soundbar models
  • Improve EQ/sound customization options
  • Allow controlling multiple speakers simultaneously

In-app purchases

None

JVC Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Sound Bar Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JVC Remote free?
JVC Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Bar Remote free?
Sound Bar Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JVC Remote or Sound Bar Remote?
Sound Bar Remote is rated higher. JVC Remote averages 1.8 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Sound Bar Remote averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do JVC Remote or Sound Bar Remote have ads?
Neither JVC Remote nor Sound Bar Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JVC Remote or Sound Bar Remote?
JVC Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Sound Bar Remote every 6 months. Most recently, JVC Remote was updated on September 9, 2026 and Sound Bar Remote on September 24, 2026.

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