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.
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.
- Personalize EQ settings
- Adjust subwoofer and surround levels
- Install feature updates
- Access product manuals and guides
- Troubleshoot common issues
- Contact product support
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Klipsch Connect Plus | JBL Premium Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.4K ratings) — better | 1.5 (46 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews — better | 4.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 46 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 241 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klipsch Group, Inc. | HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
Customer experience
Klipsch Connect Plus
JBL Premium Audio
In-app purchases
Klipsch Connect Plus
No in-app purchases
JBL Premium Audio
No in-app purchases
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