JBL Premium Audio vs JBL Synthesis Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
JBL Synthesis Control
Configure and manage JBL Synthesis audio processors and receivers. This app allows for Wi-Fi setup, speaker configuration, and control of settings menus. Users can also browse internet radio, podcasts, and stream music from Amazon Music.
- Wi-Fi connection setup
- Speaker configuration
- Settings menu navigation
- Internet radio browsing
- Podcast browsing
- Streaming presets
- Amazon Music integration
- Input, volume, and mode control
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Set up and control the JBL Synthesis SDR-40, SDP-60 and SDP-70 with the JBL Synthesis Control App on iPhone and iPad. Features include: * Set up a Wi-Fi connection * Set up your speaker configuration * Navigate settings menus * Browse and play internet radio stations * Browse and play podcasts * Save streaming presets * Connect and play from Amazon Music * Select inputs, surround modes and volume control For the best experience, check your JBL Synthesis SDR-40, SDP-60 or SDP-70 is using the latest software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JBL Premium Audio at 1.5 against JBL Synthesis Control's 1.0. JBL Premium Audio also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 1). JBL Synthesis Control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). 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.
JBL Premium Audio holds the better App Store score, 1.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JBL Premium Audio has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
JBL Premium Audio ships an update every 8 months, JBL Synthesis Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JBL Premium Audio | JBL Synthesis Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (46 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 4.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | Harman International Industries |
In-app purchases
JBL Premium Audio
No in-app purchases
JBL Synthesis Control
No in-app purchases
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