Comparison

Garmin Audio vs jHD Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Read full description

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.

About

jHD Control

Transform your mobile device into a wireless remote for your JENSEN Heavy Duty stereo system. Control power, volume, radio, CD player, Bluetooth, and more directly from your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume and mute control
  • CD player functions
  • AM/FM radio tuning
  • Bluetooth streaming control
  • USB media playback control
  • Audio menu adjustments
Features
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JENSEN® Heavy Duty Controller is the ultimate wireless remote control for your JENSEN Heavy Duty stereo system. Store away your old remotes and enjoy the convenience of all the primary functions of your JENSEN Heavy duty stereo right from your phone or tablet by transforming your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control! This app controls all of the primary functions of your stereo features including: Power on/off Volume and mute CD player AM/FM radio tuner: access station, recall, store presets, switch songs NOAA weather band and alert Bluetooth® streaming audio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio File structure visibility, track selection, track audible scan up and down via USB iPod/iPhone/iPad® control capabilities via USB Auxiliary audio input control –auxiliary analog 1 & 2, auxiliary digital coaxial, auxiliary digital optical Audio menu controls- bass, treble, balance, fader, equalizer, volume and speaker selection settings Visual display feedback so you can see artist title and album on your mobile screen JENSEN Heavy Duty Controller transforms your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control making it a perfect pocket-size, portable controller to fit your RV lifestyle. *App capabilities vary with the stereo’s feature set. jHD Control works with the following stereo systems: JHD36A

Screenshots

Garmin Audio4 screens
jHD Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Garmin Audio at 69% against jHD Control's 0%. Garmin Audio also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (456 vs 6). jHD Control's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). 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

Garmin Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Audio has 456 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Garmin Audio's written reviews are positive against 0% of jHD Control's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Garmin Audio versus jHD Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarmin AudiojHD Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (456 ratings) — better2.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings456 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarminASA Electronics, LLC

Customer experience

Garmin Audio

All ratings456 ratings
Positive72.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative21.5%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative21.9%

jHD Control

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

jHD Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Garmin Audio

No in-app purchases

None

jHD Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Garmin Audio free?
Garmin Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is jHD Control free?
jHD Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Garmin Audio or jHD Control?
Garmin Audio is rated higher. Garmin Audio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 456 ratings, while jHD Control averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Garmin Audio or jHD Control have ads?
Neither Garmin Audio nor jHD Control shows ads.

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