Comparison

K vs DBS Automation

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

Head to head
About

K

Control and manage K-array active subwoofers and amplifiers directly from your mobile device. Adjust output configurations, load presets, route signals, and monitor system performance via Wi-Fi connection.

Highlights
  • Direct management of K-array active subwoofers
  • Control Kommander-KA amplifiers with DSP
  • Wi-Fi connectivity to amplifiers
  • Manage output configuration
  • Load loudspeaker presets
  • Design signal routing
  • Control audio level
  • Monitor system performance
Features
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K-array Connect is the mobile app providing direct managing and control over K-array active subwoofers Thunder-KS and Kommander-KA amplifiers with DSP. Use your mobile device (smartphone or tablet) and connect it Wi-Fi to K-array KS and KA amplifiers with DSP: launch K-array Connect to manage the output configuration, load the loudspeakers presets, design the signal routing, control audio level and monitor the system performance.

About

DBS Automation

Features
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DBS Automation allows you to easily connect and control DB Series products from your smartphone. With a simple, intuitive interface, you can manage multiple parameters of up to 4 different zones, including input selection, volume control, mute state, attenuation intensity, and filters. Key Features: - Connect to DB Series Products: Use the app's connection screen to input the product's local IP address and establish communication. - Control Multiple Zones: Adjust settings for up to 4 zones, such as input, volume, mute, and more. You can also combine adjacent zones through the stereo selection. - Real-Time Adjustments: Enable or disable real-time changes to apply updates instantly or send them at request. - Product Information: View detailed information about the connected DB Series product, including its model and firmware version. - Flexible Settings: Change the product's IP address or modify app behavior from the settings screen. This app is designed to simplify the control of DB Series products, allowing you to tailor sound and performance across multiple zones with ease. Whether you're managing a home theater, conference room, or other audio environment, the DBS Automation app gives you full control at your fingertips.

Screenshots

K4 screens
DBS Automation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: K at 13.4 against DBS Automation's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K ships an update every 2 months, DBS Automation every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
K versus DBS Automation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKDBS Automation
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK-array s.u.r.l.KRUGER - DB SERIES INDUSTRIA ELETRONICA LTDA

In-app purchases

None

K

No in-app purchases

None

DBS Automation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is K free?
K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DBS Automation free?
DBS Automation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do K or DBS Automation have ads?
Neither K nor DBS Automation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, K or DBS Automation?
K ships an update every 2 months, and DBS Automation every 3 months. Most recently, K was updated on October 2, 2026 and DBS Automation on October 13, 2026.

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