Garmin Audio vs UE ROLL
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.
UE ROLL
Control your wireless speaker remotely, manage party settings, and unlock new features. Set musical alarms, customize sound with a 5-band EQ, and wirelessly connect multiple speakers for an enhanced audio experience.
- Remote speaker control
- Musical alarm
- Customizable 5-band EQ
- Double Up with other speakers
- Wireless updates
- Personalize speaker name
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You'd never walk all the way to your TV to turn it on and you shouldn't have to with your wireless speaker either. Use the UE ROLL app to control the party from afar and to unlock an expanding set of awesome features like our musical alarm, customizable 5-band EQ and more! - Continuous Updates – Wirelessly update your UE ROLL to get all the latest ear-blowing features. UE ROLL app's cool features include: - Double Up – Wirelessly Double Up with a second UE ROLL, UE BOOM 2, UE BOOM or UE MEGABOOM and take your party to 11. - Remote Control – Use the app as a remote control to power your UE ROLL on or off from afar. - Alarm - Start last night's party all over again. UE ROLL wakes you up with your favorite songs, Spotify playlists, Pandora stations and more. Because the party never actually stops–you just pass out. - Other cool features – Personalize your UE ROLL’s name, EQ settings, language, and more through the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Garmin Audio at 69% against UE ROLL's 21%. Garmin Audio also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.8). UE ROLL's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 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 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 461 and 256 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Garmin Audio's written reviews are positive against 21% of UE ROLL's.
Garmin Audio ships an update every 3 months, UE ROLL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Garmin Audio | UE ROLL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (461 ratings) — better | 2.8 (256 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews — better | 21.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 461 — better | 256 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | Logitech Inc. |
Customer experience
Garmin Audio
UE ROLL
User reviews
Garmin Audio
From 461 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
UE ROLL
From 256 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Good quality sound
- 🚀 Durable and waterproof
- 👍 Convenient size and portability
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with the app
- 🐛 App crashes and doesn't work properly
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 👎 Lack of app updates and support
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
UE ROLL
Reported bugs
4 issues- App doesn't recognize connected speaker
- Alarm feature doesn't work
- Bluetooth smart functionality not working
- App crashes on launch
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to control speaker functions from app
- Improve pairing and connectivity with app
- Add support for newer devices and iOS versions
- Bring back remote power on/off feature
In-app purchases
Garmin Audio
No in-app purchases
UE ROLL
No in-app purchases
Questions
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