Garmin Audio vs OontZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Garmin Audio
Control your marine entertainment system wirelessly from your device. Manage music sources, adjust volume zones, and navigate your library with ease. Optimize audio with advanced DSP settings for a premium listening experience on the water.
- Wireless remote control
- Music source navigation
- Independent volume zone control
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- Album art display
- Over-the-air software updates
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP) setup
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The free Garmin Audio app puts entertainment control in the palm of your hand. Whether you’re on the move or at the helm, this app gives you quick access to wireless remote control of your compatible JL Audio® or Fusion® stereo via Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi® connectivity (Wi-Fi available on select stereo models only). Enjoy play / pause / skip audio control with source selection, individual zone volume control and the ability to adjust music / stereo settings (including choosing albums, artists and playlists). You will also be able to access over-the-air software updates allowing you to easily keep your compatible stereo up-to-date with the latest features. The app supports Digital Signal Processing (DSP) setup with the Easy Tune feature; where you can select customized speaker, subwoofer, amplifier and environmental profiles to enjoy premium audio that is optimized for your boat, resulting in a superior listening experience. DSP also protects your audio system by adjusting the power output to your system components. Keep a look out for future app updates which may introduce new features and improvements.
OontZ
Enhance your OontZ speaker experience by wirelessly connecting multiple speakers for dual stereo or left/right channel audio. Control volume remotely, update firmware, and even interact with Amazon Alexa for voice commands on compatible models.
- Wireless multi-speaker connection
- Left/right channel audio
- Dual stereo mode
- Remote volume control
- Speaker firmware updates
- Amazon Alexa voice control
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OontZ Angle 3 ULTRA (2nd Gen), OontZ Angle 3 ULTRA Pro and OontZ Bluetooth Adapter - Change two wirelessly connected OontZ speakers to play as left channel – right channel or to play in dual stereo in two different areas simultaneously, control the speaker volume remotely, update the speaker with the latest performance enhancements and much more. OontZ Angle 3 Shower - You can talk to Amazon Alexa on the OontZ Angle 3 Shower. With Alexa, you can ask to play music, hear the news, check weather, control smart home devices, and more. Alexa lives in the cloud, so it’s always getting smarter, adding new capabilities that are delivered to your device automatically.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Garmin Audio at 69% against OontZ's 20%. Garmin Audio also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.8). OontZ's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
Garmin Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 459 and 204 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Garmin Audio's written reviews are positive against 20% of OontZ's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Garmin Audio | OontZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (459 ratings) — better | 1.8 (204 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews — better | 20.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 459 — better | 204 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | Linkplay Tech Inc. |
Customer experience
Garmin Audio
OontZ
User reviews
Garmin Audio
From 459 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Great for multi-zone audio control
- 🎨 Intuitive interface
- 🔊 Excellent sound quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent app performance
- 🔌 Difficulty updating firmware
- 🤖 Lack of Apple Watch support
- 🔇 Volume control problems
OontZ
From 204 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Effortless connection
- 👍 Great sound quality
- 💡 Useful EQ and surround sound features
- 🚀 Firmware updates available
Room to improve
- 🐛 App frequently crashes or fails to connect
- 🤔 Confusing or missing instructions
- 🤔 Lack of support for older speaker models
- 🔋 Battery status not shown in app
Bugs and requests
Garmin Audio
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when adjusting volume
- Bluetooth disconnects frequently
- Fails to detect stereo system
- Inconsistent zone control functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch app
- More customization options
- Improved Bluetooth/WiFi reliability
- Streamlined firmware update process
OontZ
Reported bugs
3 issues- App unable to detect connected speakers
- Embedded links in app lead to 404 errors
- Firmware updates only available on Windows
Requested features
3 requests- Battery status and health monitoring
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better support for older speaker models
In-app purchases
Garmin Audio
No in-app purchases
OontZ
No in-app purchases
