# Headphones connect | Bluetooth vs Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

Headphones connect | Bluetooth and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Headphones connect | Bluetooth's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's. Headphones connect | Bluetooth also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 1.9K) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Headphones connect | Bluetooth sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Headphones connect | Bluetooth against 4.4 for Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 7.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Headphones connect | Bluetooth's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's.

Headphones connect | Bluetooth ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Headphones connect | Bluetooth | Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headphones-connect-bluetooth/id1451106183/reviews) | **[4.4 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-equalizer-remote/id1569127057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobile applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733853598) | [Fiision Studio Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/674479868) |

## What reviewers say

### Headphones connect | Bluetooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headphones-connect-bluetooth/id1451106183)

Enhance your audio experience by connecting headphones and speakers, boosting volume, and customizing sound with an equalizer. Stream music from various sources, including YouTube and cloud storage, and even locate your Bluetooth devices.

**Highlights:** Connect headphones and speakers, Volume booster, Built-in equalizer, Stream YouTube music and podcasts, Locate Bluetooth devices, Clean audio devices with sound tones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Headphones Connect | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Speaker Connect | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward and simple app
- 🎧 Good sound and adjustments
- 🎶 Helps adjust EQ on speakers
- 🤖 Convenient and organized
- 💻 Works well with YouTube

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Buggy performance and crashes
- 🚫 Doesn't work with Apple Music
- 📱 Doesn't work in the background
- 🤷‍♂️ Confusing UI and UX

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to new devices
- YouTube videos not loading properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Simultaneous audio on wired and Bluetooth headphones
- Support for more music streaming services
- Improved YouTube integration and playback
- Clearer instructions and onboarding


### Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-equalizer-remote/id1569127057)

Control and enhance audio from various smart speakers and devices. Stream music from multiple services, boost bass and volume, and even use your phone as a microphone. Enjoy an ad-free experience with premium features.

**Highlights:** Connect and control AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers, Boost bass, treble, and volume, Full-range equalizer with presets, Stream from multiple music services, Use phone as a microphone, Ad blocker for YouTube, Private web browser

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Event | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome
- 👍 Great
- 👍 Somewhat difficult to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Crashes at startup
- 🚫 Complicated interface
- 🚫 Unstable
- 💰 Expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Connectivity issues
- Inability to find or connect to speakers
- Playback problems
- Incompatibility with older Sonos systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to control multiple speakers
- Improved connectivity and stability
- Better user interface and navigation
- Support for more music services
- Offline music playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Headphones connect | Bluetooth free?

Headphones connect | Bluetooth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote free?

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Headphones connect | Bluetooth or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote is rated higher. Headphones connect | Bluetooth averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote averages 4.4 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Headphones connect | Bluetooth or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote have ads?

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote shows ads; Headphones connect | Bluetooth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Headphones connect | Bluetooth or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?

Headphones connect | Bluetooth ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Headphones connect | Bluetooth was updated on November 2, 2026 and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote on November 3, 2026.

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