Comparison

Phorus vs Klipsch Connect Plus

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

Head to head
About

Phorus

Stream your favorite music wirelessly throughout your home with this app. It uses DTS Play-Fi technology to deliver high-quality audio over Wi-Fi to compatible speakers, offering a superior alternative to Bluetooth. Enjoy music from various sources, control volume, and manage speaker groups with ease.

Highlights
  • Whole-home wireless audio streaming
  • DTS Play-Fi technology
  • Wi-Fi streaming to compatible speakers
  • Stream from music services, radio, DLNA, and device library
  • Automatic music organization and indexing
  • Speaker setup and group management
  • Volume and speaker selection control
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Breakthrough DTS Play-Fi(R) technology powers simple, great-sounding whole-home wireless audio systems for smartphones and tablets. You can stream your favorite tunes over Wi-Fi right from the Play-Fi app to speakers from DTS Play-Fi product partners. It's a huge step up from Bluetooth - the audio quality and reliability are outstanding, and you can enjoy music from your phone in one room, or all your rooms. The "Hi-Fi over Wi-Fi" listening experience is just a touch away, thanks to this handy app. Choose a speaker, choose a song, and your favorite tunes are streaming all through the house. The app offers built-in streaming options: stream from worldwide music services; use AM/FM and Internet radio, connect to DLNA servers, or play anything from your device's music library, including your iTunes playlists. The app automatically organizes and indexes the music for you. The app also handles set-up for your speakers, and gives you full control of volume and speaker selection. Choose one, set up speaker groups, or stream to all of them at once. Manage speaker groups for Spotify Connect, too. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have a Play-Fi product from Polk Audio, Definitive Technology or Phorus, please search for and download the custom Play-Fi app for your audio brand. Please also note that the Play-Fi app is companion software to audio products enabled with Play-Fi technology. It is not intended as a stand-alone audio player.

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

Screenshots

Phorus4 screens
Klipsch Connect Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Klipsch Connect Plus at none against Phorus's shown. Klipsch Connect Plus also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Phorus's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 20%). On price, rating, 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

Phorus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipsch Connect Plus has 1.2K ratings behind it against 203, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Phorus's written reviews are positive against 20% of Klipsch Connect Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phorus ships an update every 2 months, Klipsch Connect Plus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phorus versus Klipsch Connect Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhorusKlipsch Connect Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (203 ratings) — better4.3 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews31.8% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2031.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDTS, Inc.Klipsch Group, Inc.

Customer experience

Phorus

All ratings200 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative54.5%

Klipsch Connect Plus

All ratings1,240 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative72.0%

In-app purchases

None

Phorus

No in-app purchases

None

Klipsch Connect Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phorus free?
Phorus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Klipsch Connect Plus free?
Klipsch Connect Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phorus or Klipsch Connect Plus?
Phorus is rated higher. Phorus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Klipsch Connect Plus averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Phorus or Klipsch Connect Plus have ads?
Phorus shows ads; Klipsch Connect Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Phorus or Klipsch Connect Plus?
Phorus ships an update every 2 months, and Klipsch Connect Plus fortnightly. Most recently, Phorus was updated on June 9, 2026 and Klipsch Connect Plus on September 23, 2026.

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