Comparison

RF Connect vs iRV Audio

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

Head to head
About

RF Connect

Control and customize compatible Rockford Fosgate audio products directly from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust settings, manage audio sources, and update firmware for an enhanced audio experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Source selection
  • Volume adjustment
  • RGB light control
  • Customizable light cycles
  • Save color presets
  • Firmware updates
Features
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The Rockford Fosgate® RF Connect™ app is designed to allow users to setup, control, tune and update their compatible Rockford Fosgate® products from the convenience of their phone or tablet. RF Connect™ is currently compatible with the following products: PMX-1 Marine Source Unit Wireless remote control Source selection Adjust volume Play, pause, forward, back Power on/off Color Optix Controller RGB Light Controller Flashing, multi-color light cycles Fully customizable Save color presets RZR Audio Roof Tuning and Firmware updates

About

iRV Audio

This application allows users to set up and control their iRV Audio Series BT multizone speaker system. It enables connection of multiple speakers, individual zone volume control, and easy system shutdown. Users can also personalize their system by renaming zones and accessing the built-in owner's manual.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 100 speakers
  • Party mode with zero audio lag
  • Individual zone volume control
  • Broadcast audio between speakers
  • Global OFF command
  • Rename zones
  • Built-in owner's manual
Features
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Download the iRV Audio app to setup and enjoy your iRV Audio Series BT multizone speaker system. App Features: - Connect up to 100 iRV Audio speakers in Party mode, with zero audio lag. - Control volume for each zone, and broadcast from one speaker to another with ease. - Global OFF command makes it easy to shut down for the night. - Personalize your system, rename zones, and consult the owner’s manual built into the app.

Screenshots

RF Connect4 screens
iRV Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RF Connect at 2.0 against iRV Audio's 1.4. iRV Audio's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

RF Connect holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of RF Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of iRV Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RF Connect ships an update every 4 weeks, iRV Audio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RF Connect versus iRV Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRF ConnectiRV Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (21 ratings) — better1.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews4.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRockford CorpPatrick Industries, INC.

Customer experience

RF Connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive4.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative95.3%

iRV Audio

All ratings15 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

RF Connect

No in-app purchases

None

iRV Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RF Connect free?
RF Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRV Audio free?
iRV Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RF Connect or iRV Audio?
RF Connect is rated higher. RF Connect averages 2.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while iRV Audio averages 1.4 from 23 ratings.
Do RF Connect or iRV Audio have ads?
Neither RF Connect nor iRV Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RF Connect or iRV Audio?
RF Connect ships an update every 4 weeks, and iRV Audio every 6 weeks. Most recently, RF Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and iRV Audio on October 23, 2026.

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