Comparison

Lincoln+Alexa vs Klipsch Connect Plus

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

Head to head
About

Lincoln+Alexa

Integrate Amazon Alexa into your Lincoln vehicle for hands-free control of music, navigation, and smart home devices. Enjoy familiar Alexa features and skills through your car's audio system, even with road noise.

Highlights
  • Hands-free Alexa voice control
  • Access to thousands of Alexa skills
  • Music playback and control
  • Smart home device integration
  • Navigation assistance
  • Calendar and schedule management
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Bring Lincoln+Alexa with You on the Road: Access to Alexa in your Lincoln is now as easy as connecting your phone, starting the Lincoln+Alexa app and speaking to Alexa. Even with road noise, Alexa listens and provides you with the same information and access to Skills and features as you can get with an Echo in your home. Alexa’s familiar voice and responses then play through your vehicle’s speakers. You can access thousands of Alexa skills and services that Echo customers already enjoy. Pump yourself up on the way to the gym by saying, “Alexa, play my workout playlist.” Continue the book you were listening to, even during your commute to work. Check whether you have dinner plans on the drive home by asking, “Alexa, what’s on my calendar tonight?” • Alexa Capabilities: You will have access to most the same capabilities as you do from home, including controlling your smart home devices, ordering pizza, checking the weather, getting your favorites sports teams scores, checking and updating your schedule and more. • Navigation: You can ask Alexa for a point of interest (POI) and ask Alexa to navigate to the POI. Alexa will hand off the POI to the onboard navigation when equipped or to your phone to provide you with turn by turn directions. • Entertainment: Using Amazon Music, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio you will be able use Alexa to play music (skip, fast forward, rewind, play, and pause) and even make song purchases. The vehicle’s display will show artist, song, and album art information. SYNC 3 Software Version 2.2 or higher is required. You can check the Software Version on the SYNC 3 touchscreen by pressing: Settings > General > About SYNC. The top line will show the current Software Version (SYNC 3, Software Version: X.X). Customers can upgrade to the current Software Version using automatic home Wi-Fi updates* or a USB download from owner.lincoln.com. *Wi-Fi updates may not be available for SYNC 3 versions not equipped with navigation.

About

Klipsch Connect Plus

This app allows users to control and personalize their compatible Klipsch audio products. Adjust EQ settings, manage speaker levels, and install feature updates for an enhanced listening experience. Access product manuals, troubleshooting guides, and direct support.

Highlights
  • Personalize EQ settings
  • Adjust subwoofer and surround levels
  • Install feature updates
  • Access product manuals and guides
  • Troubleshoot common issues
  • Contact product support
Features
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NOTE: This is the NEW Klipsch Connect Plus. Please check the compatibility list before installing. Klipsch Connect Plus™ works with: • Flexus 300 • Flexus 100 and 200 Dolby Atmos Soundbars • Cinema 800/1200 Soundbars • Music City Series: Austin, Nashville, Detroit • The One+ and The Three+ • Music City Party speakers (Vegas, Miami, New York) • Fives, Sevens, Nines • Fives II, Sevens II, Nines II NOTE: Klipsch Connect Plus is currently not compatible with other Klipsch products. Support for additional models will be added in future releases. The Klipsch Connect app(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/klipsch-connect/id1490524287) supports The Fives, Sevens, Nines, T5 Headphones, Cinema Soundbars, Music City Series and the One/Three Plus Need support or have a feature suggestion? Please reach out to our Product Support team: • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH You can easily personalize your experience by adjusting EQ, subwoofer, surround speaker levels, and more. You can install feature updates, troubleshoot common issues, and contact product support. Features (availability varies by product): • EQ Presets • Custom EQ Adjustments • Dolby Atmos (tm) Sound Mode Control • Input Selection • Night Mode and Dialog Mode Control • Channel-Specific Volume Control • Subwoofer Volume Control • Quick-Start Guides & Product Manuals • How-To Videos and FAQs • Product Firmware and Feature Updates • Product Registration • Easy Access to Product Support We’re here to help, feel free to contact us at https://support.klipsch.com or +1-800-KLIPSCH

Screenshots

Lincoln+Alexa4 screens
Klipsch Connect Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Klipsch Connect Plus at 1.5K against Lincoln+Alexa's 15. Klipsch Connect Plus also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

Klipsch Connect Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipsch Connect Plus has 1.5K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Lincoln+Alexa's written reviews are positive against 21% of Klipsch Connect Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lincoln+Alexa ships an update every 2 months, Klipsch Connect Plus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lincoln+Alexa versus Klipsch Connect Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLincoln+AlexaKlipsch Connect Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (15 ratings)4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews21.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLincoln Motor Company Inc.Klipsch Group, Inc.

Customer experience

Lincoln+Alexa

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

Klipsch Connect Plus

All ratings1,308 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive21.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative71.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lincoln+Alexa

No in-app purchases

None

Klipsch Connect Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lincoln+Alexa free?
Lincoln+Alexa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Klipsch Connect Plus free?
Klipsch Connect Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lincoln+Alexa or Klipsch Connect Plus?
Klipsch Connect Plus is rated higher. Lincoln+Alexa averages 4.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Klipsch Connect Plus averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Lincoln+Alexa or Klipsch Connect Plus have ads?
Neither Lincoln+Alexa nor Klipsch Connect Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lincoln+Alexa or Klipsch Connect Plus?
Lincoln+Alexa ships an update every 2 months, and Klipsch Connect Plus fortnightly. Most recently, Lincoln+Alexa was updated on November 4, 2026 and Klipsch Connect Plus on November 7, 2026.

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