Garmin Audio vs ASA Audio
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.
ASA Audio
This application serves as a remote control for specific heavy duty and marine stereos. It allows users to manage source selection, playback, volume, EQ, and balance settings.
- Source selection control
- Playback function management
- Volume adjustment
- Zone control
- EQ settings
- Balance and fade control
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ASA Audio is an all-in-one remote control for select heavy duty and marine stereos from ASA Electronics. The ASA Audio app lets you control source selection, playback functions, volume, zone control, EQ settings, and balance & fade settings. Currently compatible with JENSEN Heavy Duty JHD36A stereos, Marine Audio MA100, MA110, MA200, MA300, MA400, and MA500 stereos, and Polk Ultramarine UM1A, PA4A, P1, and UM2 source units.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ASA Audio at 5.0 against Garmin Audio's 4.0. ASA Audio also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Garmin Audio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (459 vs 4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ASA Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Audio has 459 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Garmin Audio ships an update every 3 months, ASA Audio every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Garmin Audio | ASA Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (459 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 459 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | ASA Electronics, LLC |
Customer experience
Garmin Audio
ASA Audio
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
ASA Audio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Garmin Audio
No in-app purchases
ASA Audio
No in-app purchases
