Comparison

Skullcandy vs JLab

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

Head to head
About

Skullcandy

Customize your audio with personalized sound profiles and adjustable equalizers. Keep your devices updated with the latest firmware and access user guides for optimal performance. Enhance your listening experience with tailored audio settings.

Highlights
  • Personal Sound profiles
  • Customizable Equalizers
  • Firmware Updates
  • User Guides & Support
  • Hearing Modes
Features
Currently charting
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About the Skullcandy App ONE APP. TOTAL CONTROL. THE FULL SKULLCANDY EXPERIENCE. TOTAL AUDIO CONTROL The Skullcandy App gives you the power to dial in your listening experience for any situation. Toggle listening modes, adjust Stay-Aware levels to let the outside world in when you need it, or fine-tune your EQ to match your music, mood, or environment. Whether you’re working out, commuting, gaming, or just kicking back, you can adapt your sound in seconds. Features vary by model. UNLOCK ADVANCED FEATURES The Skullcandy App opens the door to powerful features that take your headphones beyond the basics. Set up Personal Sound to tune audio specifically to your hearing profile, create custom EQ settings to shape your sound, and map button controls so your headphones respond exactly how you want. It’s about making your gear work for you, delivering a listening experience that feels personal, intuitive, and completely customizable. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Getting the most out of your headphones should be easy. The Skullcandy App gives you access to product guides, setup instructions, feature walkthroughs, and troubleshooting support all in one place. Whether you’re setting up a new product or exploring everything it can do, the app makes it simple to learn, adjust, and get back to what matters most: your music. SKULL AI HANDS FREE ASSISTANT Enabled by Bragi, Skull AI is available for Method 540 ANC earbuds, as a 90-day free trial with a paid subscription beyond that. Activate the trial through the Audio App store in the Skullcandy App, then say “OK, Skully” and your earbuds spring into action. Whether you want quick answers, recommendations, or hands-free music control, your AI is always ready. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

JLab

Personalize your audio experience with advanced sound controls. Adjust noise cancellation, EQ settings, and touch controls for compatible earbuds. Stay updated with the latest software.

Highlights
  • Active Noise Cancellation control
  • Be Aware Audio settings
  • EQ customization (JLab Signature, Balanced, Bass Boost, Custom)
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Safe listening level adjustments
  • Software updates
Features
Currently charting
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Compatible Models: GO Pop+ GO Sport+ GO Tone+ JBuds Air Pro JBuds Air Pro ANC JBuds Air ANC (Gen 2) JBuds ANC 3 JBuds Air Sport (Gen 3) JBuds Mini Work Buds Epic Air ANC (Gen 2) Epic Air Sport (Gen 2) Epic Lab Edition GO Work (Gen 2) JBuds Lux ANC JBuds Sport ANC 4 Rewind 2 Flex Studio+ Studio Pro+ Epic Work ANC JBuds Open Sport GO Pop ANC Epic Sport ANC 3 Epic Open Sport GO Pods ANC JBuds Pods ANC GO Lux ANC Epic Lux Lab Edition Studio 2 GO Party Pop Party JBuds Party Epic Party Epic Pods ANC JBuds Open Headphone GO 3 The new and improved JLab app offers complete customization for all JLab App compatible models. Adjust Noise Control settings, Be Aware, touch controls, safe listening levels, and sound to your personal preference – or use the presets for JLab Signature, Balanced, or Bass Boost. Plus, get software updates for your product right when they’re available. Active Noise Cancellation Control With the new JLab App, you'll be able to increase the active noise canceling from off all the way to max ANC, (on your ANC compatible earbuds) while in the earbuds themselves you can only select on or off. Be Aware Audio Bring the outside in. Use the JLab App to increase or decrease the amount of outside noise you let in by adjusting your Be Aware settings. (For Be Aware Compatible earbuds only) EQ Customization Fine tune your sound by adjusting the equalizer settings. JLab products come set with three default settings - called Custom EQ3 Sound, which features JLab Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost and a 4th option 'Custom'. Use the JLab App to test and set your own equalizer settings by adjusting Bass (200, 280, 400 Hz levels), Mid-Range (550, 770, 1000, 2000 Hz levels) and Treble (4000, 8000, 16000 Hz levels). Custom Controls JLab products come with controls in each earbud that control anything from volume, track changes, play/pause and more. If you'd like to switch the settings, you can customize your controls further via the app. Safe Hearing All future JLab models will now support Safe Hearing. Switch between the default output, 95 dB, or 85 dB for a safe listening experience.

Screenshots

Skullcandy4 screens
JLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JLab at none against Skullcandy's 3. JLab also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 18%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Skullcandy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. JLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skullcandy ships an update every 6 weeks, JLab monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Skullcandy versus JLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkullcandyJLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews27.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#33#31 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB108 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSkullcandy, IncJLab Audio

Customer experience

Skullcandy

All ratings113 ratings
Positive44.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative45.1%
Written reviews769 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral12.9%
Negative69.2%

JLab

Written reviews498 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative64.1%

User reviews

Skullcandy

From 113 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app when it works
  • 👍 Useful features like personal sound and EQ
  • 🚀 Enhances headphone capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 App crashes or fails to connect
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with many Skullcandy products
  • 🔋 Drains battery life
  • 👎 Limited customization options

JLab

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Instant pairing
  • 💡 Customizable controls
  • 🔊 Loud and clear audio
  • 👍 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App fails to connect to some models
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🔧 Limited model support
  • 🤔 Unclear app functionality
  • 🤷‍♀️ Useless for some models

Bugs and requests

Skullcandy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to connect to compatible headphones
  • Personal sound setup frequently interrupted
  • Headphone controls not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more Skullcandy products
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Implement custom EQ settings
  • Add dark mode option

JLab

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App fails to detect connected devices
  • Firmware updates not working
  • Equalizer settings not saving
  • Constant disconnections between app and earbuds
  • App crashes on launch for some users

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more JLab models
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Introduce EQ and sound customization
  • Add a 'find my earbuds' feature
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skullcandy

Subscriptions2
  • Skull-AI Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Skull AI Yearly$49.991 Year
None

JLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skullcandy free?
Skullcandy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JLab free?
JLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skullcandy or JLab have ads?
Neither Skullcandy nor JLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skullcandy or JLab?
Skullcandy ships an update every 6 weeks, and JLab monthly. Most recently, Skullcandy was updated on September 23, 2026 and JLab on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Skullcandy or JLab?
Skullcandy currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and JLab at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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