Comparison

OontZ vs Klipsch Connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless multi-speaker connection
  • Left/right channel audio
  • Dual stereo mode
  • Remote volume control
  • Speaker firmware updates
  • Amazon Alexa voice control
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Virtual Remote Control
  • Customizable EQ settings
  • ANC and Transparency Mode control
  • Firmware and feature updates
  • Product support and troubleshooting
  • Quick-start guides and manuals
Features
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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

Screenshots

OontZ4 screens
Klipsch Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OontZ versus Klipsch Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOontZKlipsch Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (204 ratings)3.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.2% of reviews40.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2041K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinkplay Tech Inc.Klipsch Group, Inc.

Customer experience

OontZ

All ratings202 ratings
Positive18.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative78.2%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative77.8%

Klipsch Connect

All ratings992 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral11.6%
Negative47.6%

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

None

OontZ

No in-app purchases

None

Klipsch Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OontZ free?
OontZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Klipsch Connect free?
Klipsch Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OontZ or Klipsch Connect?
Klipsch Connect is rated higher. OontZ averages 1.8 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Klipsch Connect averages 3.8 from 1K ratings.
Do OontZ or Klipsch Connect have ads?
Neither OontZ nor Klipsch Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OontZ or Klipsch Connect?
OontZ ships an update every 3 months, and Klipsch Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, OontZ was updated on October 21, 2026 and Klipsch Connect on October 26, 2026.

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