Connect by Kicker vs Barrett
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect by Kicker
Control your Kicker Bullfrog speaker with this app. Adjust sound settings, tune into FM radio, and connect multiple speakers for an enhanced audio experience. Perfect for parties and outdoor gatherings.
- Remote speaker on/off
- Connect multiple speakers (Double-Kick)
- Customizable EQ and bass boost
- Integrated digital FM tuner
- Save favorite FM stations
- Universal compatibility with Bullfrog speakers
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The Kicker Connect app has what you need to get the most from your Kicker Bullfrog. Every feature is at your fingertips, making your Bullfrog even easier to use. Grab your friends, connect your bullfrogs together using Double-Kick and share your great sound with everyone. Compatibility: One app works with all the Kicker Bullfrog speakers. No need to download different apps for different speakers. Features: - Use the app to turn your speaker on and off. - Double-Kick: Connect a second Kicker Bullfrog to take your party up a notch. - Your speaker, your sound. Top off your sound with extra bass or choose one of the preset EQs. With the controls in your hand, you have the power to choose. - Tune in: A digital FM tuner in the app lets you select your favorite radio station. Your favorite talk show, song and sporting event at the swipe of your finger. - Remember that station: Set your favorite FM stations with the app. Then, use the app or the Kicker Bullfrog to change the station to match the occasion. Tailgate, backyard BBQ, pool party, lake or campsite. Whatever, whenever, wherever, Kicker Bullfrog goes where you go.
Barrett
Stay informed during live events with this official app. Scan car QR codes for docket details, browse the entire auction catalog with detailed listings and image zoom, and save favorites to a virtual garage. Receive alerts when your saved cars are up for auction.
- Scan QR codes for car docket details
- Browse entire auto auction docket
- Detailed car listings with image gallery and zoom
- Save favorite cars to virtual garage
- Receive auction alerts for saved cars
- Interactive auction site map
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The official Barrett-Jackson mobile app will keep you up to date throughout the live event. Through the app you'll be able to: - Scan a QR code for any car and view the docket details - Browse the entire auto auction docket. The detailed listings now feature an updated gallery view, large images and zoom function - Save your favorite cars to your virtual garage for easy access to the most up to date information at the auction. - Receive alerts when a car in your garage is up for auction - Key information for guests with FAQ, Know Before You Go and the daily Auction Schedule. - Interactive GPS-enabled auction site map including the location of each auction car
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barrett at 58% against Connect by Kicker's 13%. Barrett also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Connect by Kicker's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barrett holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Connect by Kicker's written reviews are positive against 58% of Barrett's.
Connect by Kicker ships an update every 5 months, Barrett every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect by Kicker | Barrett |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (23 ratings) | 4.4 (54 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kicker | Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC |
Customer experience
Connect by Kicker
Barrett
In-app purchases
Connect by Kicker
No in-app purchases
Barrett
No in-app purchases
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