OontZ vs Klipsch Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OontZ
Enhance your OontZ speaker experience by wirelessly connecting multiple speakers for dual stereo or left/right channel audio. Control volume remotely, update firmware, and even interact with Amazon Alexa for voice commands on compatible models.
- Wireless multi-speaker connection
- Left/right channel audio
- Dual stereo mode
- Remote volume control
- Speaker firmware updates
- Amazon Alexa voice control
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OontZ Angle 3 ULTRA (2nd Gen), OontZ Angle 3 ULTRA Pro and OontZ Bluetooth Adapter - Change two wirelessly connected OontZ speakers to play as left channel – right channel or to play in dual stereo in two different areas simultaneously, control the speaker volume remotely, update the speaker with the latest performance enhancements and much more. OontZ Angle 3 Shower - You can talk to Amazon Alexa on the OontZ Angle 3 Shower. With Alexa, you can ask to play music, hear the news, check weather, control smart home devices, and more. Alexa lives in the cloud, so it’s always getting smarter, adding new capabilities that are delivered to your device automatically.
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 OontZ's 1.8. Klipsch Connect also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 20%) and ratings volume (1K vs 204). OontZ's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of OontZ's written reviews are positive against 41% of Klipsch Connect's.
OontZ ships an update every 3 months, Klipsch Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OontZ | Klipsch Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (204 ratings) | 3.8 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | 40.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 204 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 255 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linkplay Tech Inc. | Klipsch Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
OontZ
Klipsch Connect
Bugs and requests
OontZ
Reported bugs
3 issues- App unable to detect connected speakers
- Embedded links in app lead to 404 errors
- Firmware updates only available on Windows
Requested features
3 requests- Battery status and health monitoring
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better support for older speaker models
Klipsch Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OontZ
No in-app purchases
Klipsch Connect
No in-app purchases
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