Comparison

Harley vs Aquatic AV

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

Head to head
About

Harley

Configure and customize your Harley-Davidson Audio system with this companion app. It guides you through setup and offers advanced features like a 7-band equalizer and system diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step audio system setup
  • 7-band equalizer for audio customization
  • System diagnostics for issue identification
  • Configuration of audio system
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This is the companion app for the Harley-Davidson® Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate® system. This app makes it easy to setup and configure the audio system by using an easy step-by-step process. Once the system is setup the app offers additional features such as 7-band equalizer to tailor the audio experience as well as diagnostics to help identify any issues. 2021 CVO Notice: Separate purchase of Bluetooth dongle required in order to use this app. Please contact your local H-D dealer for Bluetooth dongle add-on to allow use of this app. Compatibility:This app will only work with the Harley-Davidson® Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate® kits.

About

Aquatic AV

Easily manage and customize compatible audio devices. Control lighting colors, brightness, and modes to match your mood or music. Access support resources and live chat directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Manage and control Aquatic AV products
  • Customize RGB speaker and subwoofer lighting
  • Color wheel and customizable presets
  • Adjust brightness and color
  • Save custom color presets
  • Explore support resources
  • Live chat with support
Features
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Introducing the Aquatic AV App -- the easiest way to manage, control, and customize your Aquatic AV products. Use the in-app lighting features including a color wheel and customizable presets to match your music to your mood with select Aquatic AV devices, including the all-new PRO Sport + PRO Classic speakers and subwoofers when paired together with our RGB Controller. Users can also explore comprehensive support resources and chat live with a support agent without leaving the app. Control Select Aquatic AV Devices - Change the color output of your Aquatic AV RGB speakers and subwoofers (when paired with Aquatic AV’s RGB Controller) - Adjust the color and brightness of your devices' lighting to fit your mood - Save specific colors as presets for easy access in the future - Change it up with Modes (including Party Mode), with preset color and transitions created and customizable for a variety of occasions Data collected in this app is for diagnostic, warranty, and customer support purposes only. We do not share or sell your data to others outside Aquatic AV. If you come across any bugs while using the app, please let us know: app@aquaticav.com Always download the latest version of the Aquatic AV app to enjoy the newest features, product support, and more. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Privacy policy: https://www.aquaticav.com/pages/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Harley4 screens
Aquatic AV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aquatic AV at 3.0 against Harley's 2.3. Harley's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (87 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Aquatic AV holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harley has 87 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of Harley's written reviews are positive against 0% of Aquatic AV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harley ships an update every 5 weeks, Aquatic AV every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Harley versus Aquatic AV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarleyAquatic AV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (87 ratings)3.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings87 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRockford FosgateAquatic AV

Customer experience

Harley

All ratings66 ratings
Positive42.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative51.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive8.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative87.2%

Aquatic AV

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Harley

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Does not connect with iPhone 17 series phones
  • Intermittent music playback (cutting out)
  • App closes during update attempts
  • Cannot set pin or rename device
  • Requires forgetting and reconnecting device frequently
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  • App freezes or closes unexpectedly
  • Pin reset functionality is broken
  • App does not find the bike/system
  • No sound output after installation/updates
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • Dongle not found/recognized

Requested features

5 requests
  • Update software for iPhone 17 compatibility
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide better user documentation/guides
  • Add Fahrenheit temperature option
  • Improve tech support accessibility

Aquatic AV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Harley

No in-app purchases

None

Aquatic AV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Harley free?
Harley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aquatic AV free?
Aquatic AV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Harley or Aquatic AV?
Aquatic AV is rated higher. Harley averages 2.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Aquatic AV averages 3.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Harley or Aquatic AV have ads?
Neither Harley nor Aquatic AV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harley or Aquatic AV?
Harley ships an update every 5 weeks, and Aquatic AV every 3 months. Most recently, Harley was updated on November 3, 2026 and Aquatic AV on November 3, 2026.

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