Sharp Smart Control vs JBL Quantum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sharp Smart Control
Control your internet radio device with ease using this app. Manage favorite stations, search for new ones, and access various audio sources like local radio, FM, DAB, AUX, and Bluetooth.
- Internet Radio Control
- Favorite Station Management
- Radio Station Search
- Multiple Audio Source Support (FM, DAB, AUX, Bluetooth)
- Software Update Checks
- Multi-Room Support
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Sharp Smart Control is designed to control internet radio device using Magic M6/M7 platform. It provides you easy and comfortable operation with iOS device. Features: * Local Radio / Internet Radio / FM / DAB / AUX / Bluetooth * Preset hotkey All of the stations you add will automatically save to "My Favorite". * Edit "My Favorite" of the device * Radio station search * Automatic check with the software update for the device or you can check it manually on the settings. * Push to Talk * Local File Support * Change Startup Screen * Remote Control * Multi (Device) Room Support If you have one more device. If it's failed to connect device, please restart the device or check the option "WLAN-Devices can communicate" of your wifi router is checked, then try it again. If you have any problem, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for all of your support and feedback. contact@mediayou.net
JBL Quantum
Enhance your gaming audio with precise positional sound and immersive experiences. This app allows for detailed customization of headset settings, including game-centric sound and lighting, to optimize your gameplay.
- JBL Quantum Spatial Sound technology
- Game-centric EQ and lighting
- Customizable headset button configuration
- Inclusive portal for gear customization
- Accurate positional sound and immersion
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Gear up with NEW Quantum App, an inclusive single portal for accurate positional sound and great immersion. You can arm your headsets with JBL Quantum Spatial sound, game centric sound and lighting design! The streamlined interface empowers gamers with independent and precise headset configuration setting. Now, indulge yourself with your favorite game. Compatible with the following models: - JBL Quantum 360/360X/360P - JBL Quantum 910/910X/910P - JBL Quantum TWS/TWS AIR - JBL Quantum Stream Wireless - JBL Quantum 650 - JBL Quantum 950 - JBL Quantum 650X - JBL Quantum 950X - JBL Quantum 520 - JBL Quantum 850 - JBL Quantum 520X Features: 1. Accurate positional sound and great immersion with JBL Quantum Spatial Sound technology 2. Powerful game centric design for EQ 3. Easy-switch game centric lighting design 4. Customizable headset-button configuration 5. Inclusive single portal for customizing your gaming gears.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JBL Quantum at every 2 months against Sharp Smart Control's every 17 months. JBL Quantum also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.2). Sharp Smart Control's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
JBL Quantum holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Sharp Smart Control's written reviews are positive against 20% of JBL Quantum's.
Sharp Smart Control ships an update every 17 months, JBL Quantum every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sharp Smart Control | JBL Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (10 ratings) | 3.4 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frontier Smart Technologies Ltd | Harman International Industries |
Customer experience
Sharp Smart Control
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In-app purchases
Sharp Smart Control
No in-app purchases
JBL Quantum
No in-app purchases
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