Comparison

JLab vs HAKII

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

Head to head
About

JLab

Personalize your audio experience with advanced sound controls. Adjust noise cancellation, EQ settings, and touch controls for compatible earbuds. Stay updated with the latest software.

Highlights
  • Active Noise Cancellation control
  • Be Aware Audio settings
  • EQ customization (JLab Signature, Balanced, Bass Boost, Custom)
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Safe listening level adjustments
  • Software updates
Features
Currently charting
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Compatible Models: GO Pop+ GO Sport+ GO Tone+ JBuds Air Pro JBuds Air Pro ANC JBuds Air ANC (Gen 2) JBuds ANC 3 JBuds Air Sport (Gen 3) JBuds Mini Work Buds Epic Air ANC (Gen 2) Epic Air Sport (Gen 2) Epic Lab Edition GO Work (Gen 2) JBuds Lux ANC JBuds Sport ANC 4 Rewind 2 Flex Studio+ Studio Pro+ Epic Work ANC JBuds Open Sport GO Pop ANC Epic Sport ANC 3 Epic Open Sport GO Pods ANC JBuds Pods ANC GO Lux ANC Epic Lux Lab Edition Studio 2 GO Party Pop Party JBuds Party Epic Party Epic Pods ANC JBuds Open Headphone GO 3 The new and improved JLab app offers complete customization for all JLab App compatible models. Adjust Noise Control settings, Be Aware, touch controls, safe listening levels, and sound to your personal preference – or use the presets for JLab Signature, Balanced, or Bass Boost. Plus, get software updates for your product right when they’re available. Active Noise Cancellation Control With the new JLab App, you'll be able to increase the active noise canceling from off all the way to max ANC, (on your ANC compatible earbuds) while in the earbuds themselves you can only select on or off. Be Aware Audio Bring the outside in. Use the JLab App to increase or decrease the amount of outside noise you let in by adjusting your Be Aware settings. (For Be Aware Compatible earbuds only) EQ Customization Fine tune your sound by adjusting the equalizer settings. JLab products come set with three default settings - called Custom EQ3 Sound, which features JLab Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost and a 4th option 'Custom'. Use the JLab App to test and set your own equalizer settings by adjusting Bass (200, 280, 400 Hz levels), Mid-Range (550, 770, 1000, 2000 Hz levels) and Treble (4000, 8000, 16000 Hz levels). Custom Controls JLab products come with controls in each earbud that control anything from volume, track changes, play/pause and more. If you'd like to switch the settings, you can customize your controls further via the app. Safe Hearing All future JLab models will now support Safe Hearing. Switch between the default output, 95 dB, or 85 dB for a safe listening experience.

About

HAKII

Features
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HAKII is dedicated to creating wearable sports audio devices, redefining technology products with a blend of athletic fashion and innovation, and revolutionizing technical imagination through wearable designs. The HAKII app enables you to conveniently access all product features, unlocking the full potential of HAKII's Bluetooth wearable sports audio products. ### Easily Access More Features Quickly explore key product functionalities such as battery display, voice control, touch interaction, and various sound modes. Discover more exciting experiences starting now. ### Music Mode Featuring 4 built-in scene sound modes, 6 music sound effects, and 3 customizable sound effect options, HAKII offers a multi-dimensional music experience. ### Voice Control Effortlessly activate hands-free voice interactions with a single touch. ### Explore Even More Features Find more personalized settings and product information on HAKII.

Screenshots

JLab4 screens
HAKII4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JLab at 3.3 against HAKII's 1.0. JLab also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 1) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). HAKII's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

JLab holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JLab has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JLab ships an update monthly, HAKII every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
JLab versus HAKII: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJLabHAKII
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (35 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJLab AudioGuangzhou Hakii Technology Co., Ltd

Bugs and requests

JLab

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App fails to detect connected devices
  • Firmware updates not working
  • Equalizer settings not saving
  • Constant disconnections between app and earbuds
  • App crashes on launch for some users

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more JLab models
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Introduce EQ and sound customization
  • Add a 'find my earbuds' feature
  • Provide better customer support

HAKII

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JLab

No in-app purchases

None

HAKII

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JLab free?
JLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAKII free?
HAKII is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JLab or HAKII?
JLab is rated higher. JLab averages 3.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while HAKII averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do JLab or HAKII have ads?
Neither JLab nor HAKII shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JLab or HAKII?
JLab ships an update monthly, and HAKII every 2 months. Most recently, JLab was updated on October 25, 2026 and HAKII on October 24, 2026.

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