Sound Bar Remote vs JBL One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sound Bar Remote
Control select Yamaha sound bars directly from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Adjust volume, change inputs, and select sound modes with ease. Requires iOS 14.1 or later and uses Bluetooth for connectivity.
- Volume control
- Input selection
- Sound mode selection
- Bluetooth connectivity
Read full descriptionHide full description
The Sound Bar Remote app provides easy operation for select Yamaha Sound Bars using your iPhone or iPad. [Key Features] - Basic control functions such as volume up/down and input selection - Sound mode selection [Supported Models] B200A, SR-B40A, SR-B30A, SR-B20A, SR-C20A, SR-C30A,ATS-B400, ATS-B300, ATS-B200, ATS-C200, ATS-C300, YAS-108, ATS-1080 [iOS Version Requirement] This application supports iOS version 16 or above. -This application uses Bluetooth function on your smartphone / tablet for the purpose of controlling Bluetooth enabled devices."
JBL One
Control and personalize your JBL Wi-Fi and Bluetooth audio devices. Easily set up speakers and soundbars, customize EQ settings, and manage all your devices from one app. Stream music and access internet radio with integrated services.
- Step-by-step device setup
- Customizable EQ settings
- Multi-device management
- Stereo pairing and multi-channel grouping
- Personalized music and playlists
- Integrated music player and streaming services
- Lighting effects control for PartyBox
Read full descriptionHide full description
The official app for setting up and controlling JBL Wi-Fi & Bluetooth speakers, Soundbar, PartyBox and BandBox products. Connect to Wi-Fi, customize EQ and control your compatible device with a single convenient app. The JBL One app helps you to easily set up the devices, personalize settings, and use the integrated music services to enjoy your favorite songs. Features: - Breeze through setup with step-by-step guidance. - Customize speaker and soundbar EQ setting. - Manage all your devices and check their connection status, battery level, playback content all at a glance. - Stereo pair or group your speakers into a multi-channel system for elevated listening experience.* - Personalize your music experience, save favorite ambient audio or playlists for quick and easy access. - Control music playback from the integrated music player. - Access a variety of music streaming services, Internet radio, and podcasts in high definition. - Create a captivating symphony of sound and illumination by connecting PartyBox with its companion lighting accessories. - Keep device software updated, to enjoy the latest features. - Get product support. *Feature availability depends on product model.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JBL One at every 6 weeks against Sound Bar Remote's every 6 months. JBL One also leads on chart position (#42 vs unranked) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sound Bar Remote against 4.8 for JBL One. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JBL One has 11K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Sound Bar Remote's written reviews are positive against 43% of JBL One's.
Sound Bar Remote ships an update every 6 months, JBL One every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sound Bar Remote | JBL One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) | 4.8 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews — better | 43.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #42 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation | Harman International Industries |
Customer experience
Sound Bar Remote
JBL One
User reviews
Sound Bar Remote
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Visually see soundbar settings
- 🚀 Straightforward setup
- 👍 Great connectivity
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Blank/black screen after updates
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
JBL One
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great soundstage
- 👍 Fantastic sonic performance
- 👍 Useful remote feature
- 👍 Versatile connectivity options
- 👍 Sleek and modern design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Equalizer issues and changes
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with WiFi and Bluetooth
- 🐛 Buggy app features and crashes
- 🔋 Battery life and charging concerns
- 🙁 Missing key features like Apple Music support
Bugs and requests
Sound Bar Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cannot find/connect to soundbar
- 3D mode turns off automatically
- App doesn't work after recent update
Requested features
4 requests- Add volume control buttons
- Support for more soundbar models
- Improve EQ/sound customization options
- Allow controlling multiple speakers simultaneously
JBL One
Reported bugs
5 issues- Equalizer settings randomly changing
- Moment button not working as expected
- Tidal login issues and errors
- Firmware update check on every app launch
- Connectivity problems with mesh WiFi networks
Requested features
5 requests- Preset EQ settings for different genres
- Subwoofer-only volume adjustment
- Option to turn speaker on/off from the app
- Improved Airplay and Alexa integration
- Support for higher-resolution audio formats
In-app purchases
Sound Bar Remote
No in-app purchases
JBL One
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sound Bar Remote free?
Is JBL One free?
Which has better reviews, Sound Bar Remote or JBL One?
Do Sound Bar Remote or JBL One have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sound Bar Remote or JBL One?
Other comparisons
