Marshall Voice vs Klipsch Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marshall Voice
Easily set up your Marshall Voice smart speaker. Customize sound profiles, rename your device, and access user manuals. Stay updated with software releases for a seamless audio experience.
- Quick setup
- Sound customization
- Device renaming
- Access user manuals
- Software updates
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Use this app for quick and easy setup of your Marshall Voice with Amazon Alexa speaker. Customise the sound, rename your device, access user manuals, receive software updates and more. Supports the following Marshall products: Acton II Voice with Amazon Alexa Stanmore II Voice with Amazon Alexa Uxbridge Voice with Amazon Alexa
Klipsch Connect
Control and customize your Klipsch audio devices with this app. Adjust EQ settings, manage ANC, access virtual remotes, and get product support. Keep your speakers and soundbars updated with the latest features.
- Virtual Remote Control
- Customizable EQ settings
- ANC and Transparency Mode control
- Firmware and feature updates
- Product support and troubleshooting
- Quick-start guides and manuals
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Need support or have a feature suggestion? Please reach out to our Product Support team: • Live Chat in the App or • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH Klipsch Connect™ works with: • The One Plus and The Three Plus tabletop speakers • The Fives, The Sevens, The Nines, and The Nines McLaren powered monitors • Cinema 700, 800 and 1200 Series soundbars • Cinema 600 Series soundbar • T5 Series True Wireless earphones • T5 II series True Wireless earphones • T5 II ANC series True Wireless earphones You can easily personalize your experience by adjusting EQ, transparency, and ANC settings. Soundbar and Powered Monitor products all support Virtual Remote Control. You can install feature updates, troubleshoot common issues, contact product support - including in-app Live Chat, and much more. Features (availability varies by product): • Virtual Remote Control • EQ Presets • Custom EQ Adjustments • ANC Level Control • Transparency Mode & Level • Dirac HD Sound • Dynamic Bass Control - a.k.a. "Loudness" • Room Placement Control - a.k.a. "Bass Cut Mode" • Dolby Atmos (tm) Sound Mode Control • Night Mode and Dialog Mode Control • Channel-Specific Volume Control • Subwoofer Volume Control • Bragi AI, Moves & Sidekicks • Battery Level & Status • Live Chat with Support (during business hours) • Quick-Start Guides & Product Manuals • How-To Videos and FAQs • Product Firmware and Feature Updates • Product Registration • Easy Access to Product Support IMPORTANT FIVES UPDATE: If you cannot connect after you run the Fives Updater app, that means Step 1 did not complete successfully. Make sure to run the USB update. If you need help, we're here for you - please reach out to Product Support (link below) and we'll help you complete the update. How to Access Cinema Soundbar and Fives, Sevens, and Nines Virtual Remote Capabilities: Cinema 1200, 800, and 700 Virtual Remote Control and EQ features require the soundbar be running the latest update. This normally happens automatically when the soundbar has been connected to the Internet, either via Klipsch Connect or Google Home. If your device has not been connected to the Internet, please contact our Product Support Team for assistance. See details below. The Fives, The Sevens, and The Nines, including McLaren Editions Virtual Remote Control and EQ features require the powered monitors be running the latest update. If you have not updated your Fives already, please download the free "Klipsch The Fives Updater" app. This will walk you through the update process. After the update is complete, all future updates will come through Klipsch Connect. Our Product Support team can walk you through the entire process. Simply reach out to us at: • Live Chat in the App! or • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Klipsch Connect at 3.8 against Marshall Voice's 1.5. Klipsch Connect also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 11%) and ratings volume (1K vs 90). Marshall Voice's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Klipsch Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipsch Connect has 1K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Marshall Voice's written reviews are positive against 41% of Klipsch Connect's.
Marshall Voice ships an update every 3 weeks, Klipsch Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marshall Voice | Klipsch Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (90 ratings) | 3.8 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.6% of reviews | 40.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 90 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 255 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marshall Group AB | Klipsch Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
Marshall Voice
Klipsch Connect
Bugs and requests
Marshall Voice
Reported bugs
18 issues- Alexa sign-in broken
- App crashes on Alexa sign-in
- Cannot connect to Wi-Fi
- Device setup fails
- App not detecting speaker
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- App shows 'No connection' even when connected to Wi-Fi
- App freezes on welcome/terms screen
- Speaker disconnects from Wi-Fi frequently
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Airplay not working
- Firmware update failing
- App not working on iOS 14/15/17/18
- Speaker makes strange noises and stops/resumes
- Cannot rename speaker
- Setup fails consistently
- App doesn't proceed from landing page on iOS 14
- Speaker stops playing on Bluetooth after one song
- App advises no Wi-Fi connection when started
Requested features
11 requests- Update app for Alexa functionality
- Add Italian language support
- Add Spanish (Spain) language support
- Support for Google Assistant variants
- More frequent app updates
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- iPad and Apple Watch compatibility
- Allow changing Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/AUX via app
- Support for more music services (Deezer, Apple Music)
- Allow changing wake word
- Support for routines
- Add remote control functionality
Klipsch Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marshall Voice
No in-app purchases
Klipsch Connect
No in-app purchases
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