Harman Kardon Remote vs Tribit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Harman Kardon Remote
This app acts as a central remote and music player for your Harman Kardon devices. Stream music wirelessly and manage playlists directly from your phone.
- Device remote control
- Network-enabled product control
- Wireless music streaming
- Custom playlist management
- In-app music playback
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Control and enhance your Harman Kardon products with this remote control and music player app. This is the centerpiece of your Harman Kardon ecosystem. Highlights: > Device Remote Control Easily control all of your network-enabled Harman Kardon products. > Music Streaming Wirelessly stream content to your Harman Kardon products. > Music Player Manage your music content with custom playlists then play and control it straight from the app. Compatible Models: Aura, Onyx, SB26, Sabre SB35, Go+Play Wireless, AVR 170, AVR 1700, AVR 270, AVR 2700, AVR 370, AVR 3700, AVR151, AVR1510, AVR161, AVR1610, AVR171, AVR1710, BDS 275, BDS 575, BDS 277, BDS 577, BDS 280, BDS 580, BDS 80S, BDS x35 and AVRs 151S, 161S, 171S, 1510S, 1610S, and 1710S. Visit harmankardon.com and check for the latest firmware update for your Harman Kardon product to assure compatibility with this app. Note that Harman Kardon products that use wired network connections only, such as the AVR “x70” Series A/V Receivers and the Harman Kardon BDS "x75/77" Series Home Theater systems need to a wired Ethernet connection to your home network access point (router) in order to be discovered by this app. Control Wi-Fi-enabled products such as the AVR 370, AVR 3700 by connecting the product to your home network via wire or wirelessly.
Tribit
This application connects to and manages compatible Bluetooth audio devices. It allows users to update device firmware, customize audio settings with EQ adjustments, and access product support.
- Connect and manage Bluetooth audio devices
- Update device firmware
- Personalized EQ adjustments
- Product support and customer service
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Please check before downloading,currently App only supports following devices: FlyBuds C1 / FlyBuds C2 / SolarBuds C2 / MoveBuds H1 / FlyBuds C1 Pro / OpenGo / QuietPlus 81 / StormBox Blast / StormBox Micro 2 / Upgraded StormBox Pro / AquaEase / XSound Mega / StormBox Flow / StormBox 2 / XSound Plus 2 / StormBox Blast 2 / StormBox Lava / StormBox Mini+ / PocketGo; Tribit App is a set of mobile terminal operating software based on Bluetooth audio equipment, providing systematic, data-based and intelligent services. App features: - Connect and manage headphones or speaker devices； - Get and update device firmware; - Personalized, easy to adjust EQ; - Provide efficient product support and customer service; If you encounter any problems during use, you can contact 【support@tribit.com】, thank you for your understanding and support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tribit at 3.0 against Harman Kardon Remote's 2.0. Tribit also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 10%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Harman Kardon Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Tribit holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 218 and 243 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Harman Kardon Remote's written reviews are positive against 39% of Tribit's.
Harman Kardon Remote ships an update every 2 months, Tribit monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Harman Kardon Remote | Tribit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (218 ratings) | 3.0 (243 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | 39.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 218 | 243 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Harman International Industries | Shenzhen Thousandshores Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Harman Kardon Remote
Tribit
User reviews
Harman Kardon Remote
From 218 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great with AVR1700
- 👍 Connects and works well with HK speakers
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful as a remote control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections from network
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices and speakers
- 🐛 Clunky and outdated user interface
- 🐛 Limited functionality beyond basic volume and bass control
- 🐛 Fails to detect or connect to some HK devices
Tribit
From 243 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Amazing value
- 👍 Great EQ and customization
- 🚀 Powerful and loud sound
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Helpful app features
Room to improve
- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🐛 Firmware update problems
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 🐛 Unreliable app connection
Bugs and requests
Harman Kardon Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on startup
- Fails to connect to speakers/receivers
- Unresponsive controls
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Equalizer controls
- Remote power on/off functionality
- Ability to select Bluetooth as audio source
- Support for more HK devices
- Improved stability and reliability
Tribit
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to connect to devices
- Firmware update process getting stuck
- Custom EQ settings not persisting
- Duplicate device entries in app
Requested features
4 requests- More granular EQ controls
- Additional lighting customization options
- Ability to turn off lights completely
- Improved app stability and reliability
In-app purchases
Harman Kardon Remote
No in-app purchases
Tribit
No in-app purchases
Questions
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