JBL PartyBox vs Equalizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JBL PartyBox
Control and personalize your compatible JBL PartyBox speaker wirelessly. This app allows you to connect speakers, manage settings, and receive software updates and support for an enhanced audio experience.
- Wireless speaker connection
- Personalize speaker settings
- Control speaker functions
- Software updates
- Product support
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Compatible with: PartyBox 310, PartyBox 110, PartyBox 710, PartyBox Encore Essential, PartyBox Encore/PartyBox 520/PartyBox Stage 320/PartyBox Club 120/PartyBox Encore 2/PartyBox Encore Essential 2/Partylight Beam/Partylight Stick Not compatible with: PartyBox 100/ 200/ 300/ 1000/ On-The-Go App features: - Connect compatible speakers wirelessly - Personalize and control your speaker from the app - Get software updates and product support
Equalizer
Enhance your music listening experience with advanced audio controls. Adjust bass, volume, and frequency with various presets and effects. Access your music library and enjoy immersive sound.
- EQ Presets
- Volume Maximizer
- Frequency Equalizer
- Spatial Audio
- Pitch/Time Effect
- iTunes & DropBox Integration
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Redefine the way you play music. This is Equalizer – Volume Booster, and it is the only EQ presents app you’ll ever need. Turn on full bass, pump out the music, and feel it deep in the soul like never before. Create rockin’ music and deep bass experiences that wow. With Spatial Audio it’s more true than ever! Hear the difference with the maximizer, which turns the volume to the MAX! What’s inside Equalizer? Packed with tons of music altering features, inside Equalizer, discover all these handy features to make the listening experience so much more authentic: - EQ Presets for all occasions. - Maximizer to increase the volume or turn it down (NEVER). - Equalizer for correcting the frequency of those tunes. - Spatial Audio so that music is EVERYWHERE. - Pitch/Time effect - changes the key pitch of the song and allows you to speed up or slow down it. - Access music stored on iTunes and DropBox so those favorite turns are always at hand. Change it up the way you like. EQ presets means you can change the style to: - Full Bass - Bright - EDM - Pop - Rock - Classics - Soft - Radio Get advanced music altering power right on the smartphone. No need for an expensive set-up to enjoy crystal-clear beats. Rock on with Equalizer and feel the power of the sounds. PREMIUM subscription The app contains the following subscription options: - “Music One” - Weekly with a 3-day free trial at $9.99 (access to 15+ music apps) - Weekly, no trial at $5.99 - Monthly with a 3-day free trial at $14.99 - Yearly with a 7-day free trial at $34.99 * Full access to audio effects *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. Privacy Policy: https://gismart.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://gismart.com/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: JBL PartyBox at 67% against Equalizer's 16%. JBL PartyBox also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Equalizer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. JBL PartyBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
JBL PartyBox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JBL PartyBox has 40K ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of JBL PartyBox's written reviews are positive against 16% of Equalizer's.
JBL PartyBox ships an update every 2 months, Equalizer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JBL PartyBox | Equalizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (40K ratings) — better | 4.3 (6.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.8% of reviews — better | 15.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40K — better | 6.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #102 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harman International Industries | Gismart Limited |
Customer experience
JBL PartyBox
Equalizer
User reviews
JBL PartyBox
From 40K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Amazing sound quality
- 🔊 Powerful bass
- 🎨 Customizable lights
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💯 Excellent value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Lack of power button in app
- 🔇 Limited EQ options
- 🤖 Buggy app updates
- 🕰️ Slow app response times
Equalizer
From 6.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎶 Good sound quality
- 🔊 Enhances audio experience
- 👍 Interesting and clever features
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🚫 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🤔 Misleading free trial and pricing information
- 🔒 Restricted access to personal music libraries
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
Bugs and requests
JBL PartyBox
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to detect some PartyBox speakers
- Bluetooth connection issues after app updates
- Inconsistent TWS (True Wireless Stereo) functionality
- App crashes when trying to update firmware
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more PartyBox models
- Improve light customization options
- Implement remote power on/off from app
- Include microphone volume control in app
- Add equalizer functionality to app
Equalizer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes frequently
- Inability to save or export edited audio
- Incompatibility with certain music libraries and streaming services
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to use equalizer with all audio apps, not just in-app music player
- Support for more music streaming services like Spotify
- Option to purchase a one-time license instead of subscription
In-app purchases
JBL PartyBox
No in-app purchases
Equalizer
- Equalizer Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
- Equalizer Premium access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Music One3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Equalizer Premium access3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Full Access to Pro Features$19.993 Months
- Equalizer Premium access$24.991 Year
- Equalizer Premium access7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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