Comparison

HEOS vs Klipsch Connect

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

Head to head
About

HEOS

Control a wide range of connected audio devices from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. Stream music from online services or local storage, and enjoy true multi-room audio with easy setup and intuitive control.

Highlights
  • True multi-room audio
  • Quick and easy setup
  • Access online music services
  • Search across multiple music sources
  • Control playback remotely
  • Access locally stored music
Features
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HEOS is the controller app for the world’s biggest and best range of connected audio gear. It is a smart music streaming technology found in all devices Powered by HEOS from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. HEOS is for music lovers who want a beautiful and intuitive way to enjoy the latest advances in connected audio. You can find HEOS built into great sounding AV receivers, Hi-Fi equipment, sound bars, speakers, mini systems and specialty multi-room models. Features: True multi-room audio: play different songs in different rooms or the same song in multiple rooms. Quick and easy setup: add all your speakers with step-by-step instructions. Instant access to your favorite music: play from your favorite online music services, like Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, and more. Search your music in one place: use one search function to browse across multiple music sources. See what’s playing any time: play, pause, and skip music from anywhere in the app. Access locally stored music: play music saved to your phone, USB, analog inputs, computers, and NAS drives. Share with your friends and family: support for multiple users and multiple music service accounts.

About

Klipsch Connect

Control and customize your Klipsch audio devices with this app. Adjust EQ settings, manage ANC, access virtual remotes, and get product support. Keep your speakers and soundbars updated with the latest features.

Highlights
  • Virtual Remote Control
  • Customizable EQ settings
  • ANC and Transparency Mode control
  • Firmware and feature updates
  • Product support and troubleshooting
  • Quick-start guides and manuals
Features
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Need support or have a feature suggestion? Please reach out to our Product Support team: • Live Chat in the App or • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH Klipsch Connect™ works with: • The One Plus and The Three Plus tabletop speakers • The Fives, The Sevens, The Nines, and The Nines McLaren powered monitors • Cinema 700, 800 and 1200 Series soundbars • Cinema 600 Series soundbar • T5 Series True Wireless earphones • T5 II series True Wireless earphones • T5 II ANC series True Wireless earphones You can easily personalize your experience by adjusting EQ, transparency, and ANC settings. Soundbar and Powered Monitor products all support Virtual Remote Control. You can install feature updates, troubleshoot common issues, contact product support - including in-app Live Chat, and much more. Features (availability varies by product): • Virtual Remote Control • EQ Presets • Custom EQ Adjustments • ANC Level Control • Transparency Mode & Level • Dirac HD Sound • Dynamic Bass Control - a.k.a. "Loudness" • Room Placement Control - a.k.a. "Bass Cut Mode" • Dolby Atmos (tm) Sound Mode Control • Night Mode and Dialog Mode Control • Channel-Specific Volume Control • Subwoofer Volume Control • Bragi AI, Moves & Sidekicks • Battery Level & Status • Live Chat with Support (during business hours) • Quick-Start Guides & Product Manuals • How-To Videos and FAQs • Product Firmware and Feature Updates • Product Registration • Easy Access to Product Support IMPORTANT FIVES UPDATE: If you cannot connect after you run the Fives Updater app, that means Step 1 did not complete successfully. Make sure to run the USB update. If you need help, we're here for you - please reach out to Product Support (link below) and we'll help you complete the update. How to Access Cinema Soundbar and Fives, Sevens, and Nines Virtual Remote Capabilities: Cinema 1200, 800, and 700 Virtual Remote Control and EQ features require the soundbar be running the latest update. This normally happens automatically when the soundbar has been connected to the Internet, either via Klipsch Connect or Google Home. If your device has not been connected to the Internet, please contact our Product Support Team for assistance. See details below. The Fives, The Sevens, and The Nines, including McLaren Editions Virtual Remote Control and EQ features require the powered monitors be running the latest update. If you have not updated your Fives already, please download the free "Klipsch The Fives Updater" app. This will walk you through the update process. After the update is complete, all future updates will come through Klipsch Connect. Our Product Support team can walk you through the entire process. Simply reach out to us at: • Live Chat in the App! or • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH

Screenshots

HEOS4 screens
Klipsch Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HEOS at 4.4 against Klipsch Connect's 3.8. HEOS also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 992) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Klipsch Connect's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 24%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, 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

HEOS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEOS has 27K ratings behind it against 992, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of HEOS's written reviews are positive against 41% of Klipsch Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEOS ships an update every 3 weeks, Klipsch Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HEOS versus Klipsch Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEOSKlipsch Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27K ratings) — better3.8 (992 ratings)
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews41.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better992
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size327 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsKlipsch Group, Inc.

Customer experience

HEOS

All ratings27,003 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews891 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral15.7%
Negative59.9%

Klipsch Connect

All ratings992 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative47.1%

Bugs and requests

HEOS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Speakers randomly disappear from the network
  • Volume controls are inconsistent and unreliable
  • Sync issues between grouped speakers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Apple Music
  • Improve playlist management and queue functionality
  • Provide better customization options for rooms and speakers
  • Implement a more intuitive and user-friendly app design

Klipsch Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HEOS

No in-app purchases

None

Klipsch Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HEOS free?
HEOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Klipsch Connect free?
Klipsch Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HEOS or Klipsch Connect?
HEOS is rated higher. HEOS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Klipsch Connect averages 3.8 from 992 ratings.
Do HEOS or Klipsch Connect have ads?
Neither HEOS nor Klipsch Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HEOS or Klipsch Connect?
HEOS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Klipsch Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, HEOS was updated on September 24, 2026 and Klipsch Connect on September 21, 2026.

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