KENWOOD Remote vs Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KENWOOD Remote
Control compatible car receivers wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust audio settings, view source information, and even use gesture controls for playback. It also functions as a standalone music player when not connected.
- Wireless remote control
- Gesture control for playback
- Standalone music player
- Audio settings adjustment (EQ, Time Alignment)
- Display receiver source information
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KENWOOD Remote is an application that connects and controls compatible KENWOOD car receivers via Bluetooth® like a wireless remote control. This application can also display KENWOOD 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 KENWOOD 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
Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier
Enhance your music with powerful bass boosting and a 10-band equalizer. Optimize sound for your headphones with custom presets and enjoy immersive 3D audio. Includes audio visualizations and playlist management.
- 10-band equalizer
- Bass booster
- Headphone-specific equalization
- 3D audio spatializer
- Audio visualizations
- Custom EQ presets
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Create an incredible music experience with high-definition bass boosting and EQ amplification. This app features a low-frequency (bass) booster and a 10-band equalizer with fully customizable controls (includes a headphone-specific equalizer that optimizes sound based on your device) It also includes a 3D spatializer option, designed to deliver a unique and immersive listening experience. The equalizer comes with 15+ preloaded presets, including Normal, Classic, Dance, Flat, Acoustic, Electronic, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop, and Rock. Additionally, you can create your own custom presets—a premium feature. The app also offers built-in audio visualizations to enhance both the visual and auditory experience. Features Summary: - 10-band equalizer - Headphone-specific equalization - Bass booster - 3D audio spatializer & positioning - Audio visualizations - 15+ equalizer presets - Custom EQ preset design - Intuitive player controls (Shuffle, Repeat, etc.) - Create & manage playlists - Sleep timer - Import from Dropbox, OneDrive, Files, & Wi-Fi - Audio effects (Reverb, Echo etc.) Note: DRM-protected files or Apple Music content are not accessible to users due to API restrictions. We apologize for any inconvenience. Full terms - https://dhwaper.notion.site/bassboosterterms Privacy Policy - https://dhwaper.notion.site/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier at 4.0 against KENWOOD Remote's 1.9. Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 6%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). KENWOOD Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. KENWOOD Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier has 3.2K ratings behind it against 263, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of KENWOOD Remote's written reviews are positive against 44% of Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier's.
KENWOOD Remote ships an update every 3 months, Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | KENWOOD Remote | Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (263 ratings) | 4.0 (3.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 263 | 3.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JVCKENWOOD Corporation | Dhwaper |
Customer experience
KENWOOD Remote
Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier
User reviews
KENWOOD Remote
From 263 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great when connected
- 👍 Useful for controlling receiver settings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequently disconnects
- 🔍 Poor user interface and navigation
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🕰️ Resets clock on receiver
- 🔀 Struggles to control USB playback
Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent sound quality
- 🚀 Powerful equalizer and bass boost
- ⭐ Great customization options
- 💯 Transforms music experience
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted to iTunes library
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
- 🤔 Confusing interface
Bugs and requests
KENWOOD Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fails to connect consistently
- Randomly starts playing audio
- Displays incorrect album art
- Crashes and freezes frequently
Requested features
4 requests- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Gesture controls for volume and scanning
- Faster, real-time EQ adjustments
- Ability to browse music library on connected devices
Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when importing large music libraries
- Playback issues with certain audio formats
- Lag when adjusting EQ settings
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate with Spotify and other music services
- Add ability to save custom EQ settings
- Improve compatibility with DRM-protected files
- Provide a one-time purchase option
In-app purchases
KENWOOD Remote
No in-app purchases
Bass Booster & EQ Amplifier
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
Questions
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