miniCompass vs JBL ArrayLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
miniCompass
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miniCompass wireless remote control application for use with any miniCompass i-Mode enable Loudspeaker when connected to an wireless LAN access point. Freeing the sound engineer to move around the venue whilst monitoring, adjusting and controlling: Gain, Delay, EQ, Phase, and Group functions.
JBL ArrayLink
This app facilitates the real-time transfer of audio system design data from desktop software to a mobile device. It provides an easy-to-understand interface for deploying audio systems, including rigging and location details, without requiring an internet connection.
- QR code data transfer
- Real-time offline data sync
- Array mechanical information display
- Built-in inclinometer
- Built-in noise generator
- Project library
- Share groups and arrays
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ArrayLink is the mobile companion app for JBL Venue Synthesis, giving system technicians instant access to the mechanical information needed to safely and accurately deploy JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems in the field. Open Venue Synthesis project files directly or import projects by scanning QR codes generated from Venue Synthesis. ArrayLink organizes every System Group, array, and deployment detail into an intuitive interface designed for real-world deployment workflows. Key Features: • Open Venue Synthesis project files directly on your mobile device • Share complete projects using the new .al project format • Import deployment data by scanning QR codes, even without an internet connection • View rigging, positioning, spacing, and deployment information for every array • Organize projects with folders and built-in project management tools • Built-in inclinometer and tone generator for system verification • Supports JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems Designed for system engineers, technicians, and production crews, ArrayLink brings critical deployment information from Venue Synthesis directly to the worksite, helping crews deploy JBL Tour Audio systems faster and with greater confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JBL ArrayLink at Free against miniCompass's $0.99. miniCompass's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
JBL ArrayLink is free to download; miniCompass costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
miniCompass ships an update every 3 months, JBL ArrayLink every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | miniCompass | JBL ArrayLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Outline Pro Audio | Harman Professional, Inc. |
In-app purchases
miniCompass
No in-app purchases
JBL ArrayLink
No in-app purchases
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