# Garmin Audio vs jHD Control

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.

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 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garmin Audio | jHD Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (456 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-audio/id520377783/reviews)** | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhd-control/id979501846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **456** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 54 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [ASA Electronics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/924302000) |

## What reviewers say

### Garmin Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-audio/id520377783)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Great for multi-zone audio control
- 🎨 Intuitive interface
- 🔊 Excellent sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent app performance
- 🔌 Difficulty updating firmware
- 🤖 Lack of Apple Watch support
- 🔇 Volume control problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adjusting volume
- Bluetooth disconnects frequently
- Fails to detect stereo system
- Inconsistent zone control functionality

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- More customization options
- Improved Bluetooth/WiFi reliability
- Streamlined firmware update process


### jHD Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhd-control/id979501846)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*