# Equalizer+ HD music player vs JVC Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Equalizer+ HD music player at 3.8 against JVC Remote's 1.8. Equalizer+ HD music player also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 8%) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 170). JVC Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Equalizer+ HD music player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. JVC Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Equalizer+ HD music player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equalizer+ HD music player has 9.4K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Equalizer+ HD music player's written reviews are positive against 8% of JVC Remote's.

Equalizer+ HD music player ships an update monthly, JVC Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Equalizer+ HD music player | JVC Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equalizer-plus-hd-music-player/id777191669/reviews)** | [1.8 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jvc-remote/id1154864875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | **39.0% of reviews** | 7.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) | [JVCKENWOOD Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/420614976) |

## What reviewers say

### Equalizer+ HD music player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equalizer-plus-hd-music-player/id777191669)

Enhance your music listening with an all-in-one player featuring a powerful equalizer, bass booster, and DJ transitions. Access your music from cloud storage or local files, with offline playback. Customize sound to your taste and enjoy brilliant audio quality.

**Highlights:** 7-band equalizer with presets, Powerful bass booster, DJ transitions and fade effects, Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud), Offline music playback, Access to local and iTunes music library, Visualizers with Airplay support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Full pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bass Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great EQ
- 👍 Good sound quality
- 👍 Customizable presets
- 👍 Fantastic bass enhancement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and disconnects
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- ⚠️ Restricted music playback
- 🔒 Copyright issues with songs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing too many playlists
- Crashes when accessing playlist options
- Preset saving issues
- Forgets last played track

**Requested features**

- Add reverb mode
- Improve compatibility with streaming services
- Allow user-defined cloud storage integration
- Add volume control


### JVC Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jvc-remote/id1154864875)

Control your JVC car receiver wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust audio settings with an intuitive graphic interface and use gesture controls for playback. It also functions as a standalone music player.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote control via Bluetooth, Gesture control for playback, Standalone music player, Audio settings adjustment (EQ, Time Alignment), Display receiver information, Playlist search

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for what I need
- 🚀 Satisfied customer
- 👍 Works as intended
- 👍 The coolest thing ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Remote app won't connect
- 🐛 App crashes upon opening
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS
- 🐛 Crashes and needs to be updated
- 🐛 Hieroglyphs instead of instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Doesn't connect to radio
- Doesn't control radio receiver
- Bluetooth connection issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Remote control functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Equalizer+ HD music player free?

Equalizer+ HD music player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JVC Remote free?

JVC Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Equalizer+ HD music player or JVC Remote?

Equalizer+ HD music player is rated higher. Equalizer+ HD music player averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while JVC Remote averages 1.8 from 170 ratings.

### Do Equalizer+ HD music player or JVC Remote have ads?

Neither Equalizer+ HD music player nor JVC Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Equalizer+ HD music player or JVC Remote?

Equalizer+ HD music player ships an update monthly, and JVC Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Equalizer+ HD music player was updated on November 4, 2026 and JVC Remote on November 3, 2026.

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