Comparison

Klipsch Connect vs KONTROL APP

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

Head to head
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

About

KONTROL APP

Control speaker functions like lighting and music playback via Bluetooth. Adjust light modes, switch radio stations, and manage audio sources directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Adjust light modes
  • Switch radio stations
  • Manage music playback
  • Control USB music source
Features
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Through Bluetooth connectivity, the KONTROL App provides seamless control over speaker functions, enabling users to adjust light modes, switch radio stations, and manage music playback without touching the speaker itself. Whether you’re setting the mood with dynamic lighting, tuning in to your favorite FM station, or playing music from a USB source, the KONTROL App puts everything at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Klipsch Connect4 screens
KONTROL APP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Klipsch Connect at 3.8 against KONTROL APP's 2.7. Klipsch Connect also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 45) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

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 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipsch Connect has 1K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Klipsch Connect's written reviews are positive against 45% of KONTROL APP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Klipsch Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, KONTROL APP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Klipsch Connect versus KONTROL APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKlipsch ConnectKONTROL APP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1K ratings) — better2.7 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews45.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better45
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlipsch Group, Inc.Juo Hsu Liu

Customer experience

Klipsch Connect

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

KONTROL APP

All ratings43 ratings
Positive41.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative51.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Klipsch Connect

No in-app purchases

None

KONTROL APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Klipsch Connect free?
Klipsch Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KONTROL APP free?
KONTROL APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Klipsch Connect or KONTROL APP?
Klipsch Connect is rated higher. Klipsch Connect averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while KONTROL APP averages 2.7 from 45 ratings.
Do Klipsch Connect or KONTROL APP have ads?
Neither Klipsch Connect nor KONTROL APP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Klipsch Connect or KONTROL APP?
Klipsch Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, and KONTROL APP monthly. Most recently, Klipsch Connect was updated on October 26, 2026 and KONTROL APP on October 28, 2026.

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