Comparison

JBL PartyBox vs Volume Booster

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless speaker connection
  • Personalize speaker settings
  • Control speaker functions
  • Software updates
  • Product support
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

Volume Booster

Enhance your device's audio with this powerful volume booster and equalizer. Adjust bass, apply virtualizer effects, and enjoy clearer sound for music, movies, and games. Works with headphones, Bluetooth, and speakers without needing root access.

Highlights
  • Volume boosting for all media
  • Bass booster and 3D virtualizer
  • 10-band Equalizer with presets
  • Sound enhancement for headphones, Bluetooth, and speakers
  • No root required
  • Visual sound spectrum
Features
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Volume booster is a simple, small but powerful app to boost volume of your phone and tablet to extra volume. Useful for movies, audio books, music and games. Volume booster can increase volume of all media, including music, video, ringtone, alarm volume and etc. Brilliant features of Volume Booster: - Bass booster & 3D virtualizer effect - 10-band Equalizer with 20+ preset effects - Enhance the volume without affecting the sound quality - A sound booster for headphones, Bluetooth & speakers - Wonderful visual sound spectrum - Pleasant stereo surround sound effects - Stylish & simple user interface - No root required Note: To get the best results, pair this app with your best headphones. If you don’t have a pair of headphones or if you want to use a speaker, you can still enjoy good music with our app. This is also a great speaker booster if you use a Bluetooth speaker to listen to music or if you use a good music system with a subwoofer. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period. - If you want to continue the service, your subscription should be continued. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - There are 3 packages including: 1 week, 1 month and 1 year with the weekly package allowing a 3-day trial period. Once it expires, your subscription will automatically renew. The following subscription plans are available (price may vary depending on location): – 1-week subscription with a 3-day trial version – US$ 4.99 – 1-month subscription – US$ 9.99 – 1-year subscription with a 3-day trial version – US$ 29.99 - You can cancel your subscription via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/privacyPolicy.html Terms of Use: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/term.html Support: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/contact.html

Screenshots

JBL PartyBox4 screens
Volume Booster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JBL PartyBox at 67% against Volume Booster's 12%. JBL PartyBox also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Volume Booster's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, chart position, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Volume Booster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. JBL PartyBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 41K ratings behind it against 7.6K, 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 12% of Volume Booster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JBL PartyBox ships an update every 2 months, Volume Booster monthly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
JBL PartyBox versus Volume Booster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJBL PartyBoxVolume Booster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (41K ratings) — better4.3 (7.6K ratings)
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews — better12.1% of reviews
Number of ratings41K — better7.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#115#108 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB234 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarman International IndustriesNguye Thi Hien

Customer experience

JBL PartyBox

All ratings39,068 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews761 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative25.1%

Volume Booster

All ratings7,478 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative86.0%

User reviews

JBL PartyBox

From 41K App Store ratings

What 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

Volume Booster

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for ringtones
  • 🎨 Customization options
  • 🎶 Music studio features

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for core features
  • 🔍 Lack of song selection
  • 🚫 Restricted functionality
  • 🔴 Crashes and stability issues
  • 📢 Excessive ads

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

Volume Booster

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to close the app without purchasing
  • Crashing on launch or during use
  • Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to use with any audio, not just within the app
  • Longer trial period
  • Better integration with other music services

In-app purchases

None

JBL PartyBox

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Volume Booster

Subscriptions6
  • Volume Booster Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Volume Booster Premium$4.997 Days
  • Volume Booster Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Bass Booster Premium$9.991 Month
  • Volume Booster Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Volume Booster Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is JBL PartyBox free?
JBL PartyBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Volume Booster free?
Volume Booster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JBL PartyBox or Volume Booster?
JBL PartyBox is rated higher. JBL PartyBox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Volume Booster averages 4.3 from 7.6K ratings.
Do JBL PartyBox or Volume Booster have ads?
Volume Booster shows ads; JBL PartyBox does not.
Which is updated more often, JBL PartyBox or Volume Booster?
JBL PartyBox ships an update every 2 months, and Volume Booster monthly. Most recently, JBL PartyBox was updated on November 12, 2026 and Volume Booster on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, JBL PartyBox or Volume Booster?
JBL PartyBox currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and Volume Booster at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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