Comparison

Remote Control for PDP vs JBL One

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control for PDP

Control key functions of your Alpine PDP-E802DSP digital amplifier directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, select sound presets, and switch input sources with ease. This app is designed for amplifier operation, not sound tuning.

Highlights
  • Input source selection
  • Master volume adjustment
  • Subwoofer level adjustment
  • Sound pre-sets selection
  • Day and night mode
Features
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Stay in control This convenient app allows the control of all key functions of the Alpine PDP-E802DSP digital DSP amplifier. Note that this app is not for sound tuning, but to operate the amplifier installed in your car. Features: - Input source selection - Master volume adjustment - Subwoofer level adjustment - Sound pre-sets selection - Day and night mode

About

JBL One

Easily set up and control your JBL Wi-Fi speakers, soundbars, and PartyBox products. Personalize your audio experience with custom EQ settings, manage all your devices, and stream music from integrated services.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step setup guidance
  • Customizable EQ settings
  • Multi-device management
  • Stereo pairing and multi-channel grouping
  • Integrated music player and streaming services
  • Lighting accessory control for PartyBox
Features
Currently charting
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The official app for setting up and controlling JBL Wi-Fi & Bluetooth speakers, Soundbar, PartyBox and BandBox products. Connect to Wi-Fi, customize EQ and control your compatible device with a single convenient app. The JBL One app helps you to easily set up the devices, personalize settings, and use the integrated music services to enjoy your favorite songs. Features: - Breeze through setup with step-by-step guidance. - Customize speaker and soundbar EQ setting. - Manage all your devices and check their connection status, battery level, playback content all at a glance. - Stereo pair or group your speakers into a multi-channel system for elevated listening experience.* - Personalize your music experience, save favorite ambient audio or playlists for quick and easy access. - Control music playback from the integrated music player. - Access a variety of music streaming services, Internet radio, and podcasts in high definition. - Create a captivating symphony of sound and illumination by connecting PartyBox with its companion lighting accessories. - Keep device software updated, to enjoy the latest features. - Get product support. *Feature availability depends on product model.

Screenshots

Remote Control for PDP2 screens
JBL One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JBL One at 4.8 against Remote Control for PDP's 3.0. JBL One also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 1) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). Remote Control for PDP's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16). 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

JBL One holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JBL One has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for PDP ships an update every 3 months, JBL One every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Remote Control for PDP versus JBL One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for PDPJBL One
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (9.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—41.4% of reviews
Number of ratings19.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB256 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotus LabHarman International Industries

Customer experience

Remote Control for PDP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

JBL One

All ratings9,636 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews560 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral12.9%
Negative45.7%

Bugs and requests

Remote Control for PDP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

JBL One

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Equalizer settings randomly changing
  • Moment button not working as expected
  • Tidal login issues and errors
  • Firmware update check on every app launch
  • Connectivity problems with mesh WiFi networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Preset EQ settings for different genres
  • Subwoofer-only volume adjustment
  • Option to turn speaker on/off from the app
  • Improved Airplay and Alexa integration
  • Support for higher-resolution audio formats

In-app purchases

None

Remote Control for PDP

No in-app purchases

None

JBL One

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Control for PDP free?
Remote Control for PDP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JBL One free?
JBL One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for PDP or JBL One?
JBL One is rated higher. Remote Control for PDP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while JBL One averages 4.8 from 9.6K ratings.
Do Remote Control for PDP or JBL One have ads?
Neither Remote Control for PDP nor JBL One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for PDP or JBL One?
Remote Control for PDP ships an update every 3 months, and JBL One every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Control for PDP was updated on October 16, 2026 and JBL One on October 18, 2026.

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