Comparison

Klipsch Connect Plus vs JBL Premium Audio

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

Head to head
About

Klipsch Connect Plus

This app allows users to control and personalize their compatible Klipsch audio products. Adjust EQ settings, manage speaker levels, and install feature updates for an enhanced listening experience. Access product manuals, troubleshooting guides, and direct support.

Highlights
  • Personalize EQ settings
  • Adjust subwoofer and surround levels
  • Install feature updates
  • Access product manuals and guides
  • Troubleshoot common issues
  • Contact product support
Features
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NOTE: This is the NEW Klipsch Connect Plus. Please check the compatibility list before installing. Klipsch Connect Plus™ works with: • Flexus 300 • Flexus 100 and 200 Dolby Atmos Soundbars • Cinema 800/1200 Soundbars • Music City Series: Austin, Nashville, Detroit • The One+ and The Three+ • Music City Party speakers (Vegas, Miami, New York) • Fives, Sevens, Nines • Fives II, Sevens II, Nines II NOTE: Klipsch Connect Plus is currently not compatible with other Klipsch products. Support for additional models will be added in future releases. The Klipsch Connect app(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/klipsch-connect/id1490524287) supports The Fives, Sevens, Nines, T5 Headphones, Cinema Soundbars, Music City Series and the One/Three Plus Need support or have a feature suggestion? Please reach out to our Product Support team: • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH You can easily personalize your experience by adjusting EQ, subwoofer, surround speaker levels, and more. You can install feature updates, troubleshoot common issues, and contact product support. Features (availability varies by product): • EQ Presets • Custom EQ Adjustments • Dolby Atmos (tm) Sound Mode Control • Input Selection • Night Mode and Dialog Mode Control • Channel-Specific Volume Control • Subwoofer Volume Control • Quick-Start Guides & Product Manuals • How-To Videos and FAQs • Product Firmware and Feature Updates • Product Registration • Easy Access to Product Support We’re here to help, feel free to contact us at https://support.klipsch.com or +1-800-KLIPSCH

About

JBL Premium Audio

Easily set up your JBL audio devices on Wi-Fi for seamless music playback. Stream podcasts, internet radio, and music from USB drives. Enjoy integrated access to popular services like Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Airplay.

Highlights
  • Quick Wi-Fi product setup
  • Music playback from UPnP & USB
  • Access to podcasts and internet radio
  • Add favorite stations
  • Spotify Connect integration
  • Tidal Connect integration
  • Airplay and Chromecast support
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The JBL Premium Audio App enables quick product setup on your Wi-Fi network and fast access to music playback. Once connected, you can access a world of music including: • A large catalog of podcasts and internet radio stations. Add Favorites for quick and convenient playback • Music playback from UPnP & USB drives • Once set up, your device provides access to Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Airplay, Chromecast and Roon Ready Note: For the best experience, please check your JBL device is running the latest firmware.

Screenshots

Klipsch Connect Plus3 screens
JBL Premium Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Klipsch Connect Plus at 4.3 against JBL Premium Audio's 1.5. Klipsch Connect Plus also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 46). 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

Klipsch Connect Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipsch Connect Plus has 1.4K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Klipsch Connect Plus's written reviews are positive against 4% of JBL Premium Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Klipsch Connect Plus ships an update fortnightly, JBL Premium Audio every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Klipsch Connect Plus versus JBL Premium Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKlipsch Connect PlusJBL Premium Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.4K ratings) — better1.5 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews21.3% of reviews — better4.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better46
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlipsch Group, Inc.HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Customer experience

Klipsch Connect Plus

All ratings1,308 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive21.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative71.0%

JBL Premium Audio

All ratings20 ratings
Positive10.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative85.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive4.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.0%

In-app purchases

None

Klipsch Connect Plus

No in-app purchases

None

JBL Premium Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Klipsch Connect Plus free?
Klipsch Connect Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JBL Premium Audio free?
JBL Premium Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Klipsch Connect Plus or JBL Premium Audio?
Klipsch Connect Plus is rated higher. Klipsch Connect Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while JBL Premium Audio averages 1.5 from 46 ratings.
Do Klipsch Connect Plus or JBL Premium Audio have ads?
Neither Klipsch Connect Plus nor JBL Premium Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Klipsch Connect Plus or JBL Premium Audio?
Klipsch Connect Plus ships an update fortnightly, and JBL Premium Audio every 8 months. Most recently, Klipsch Connect Plus was updated on October 26, 2026 and JBL Premium Audio on October 24, 2026.

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