HEOS vs JUKE AUDIO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- True multi-room audio
- Quick and easy setup
- Access online music services
- Search across multiple music sources
- Control playback remotely
- Access locally stored music
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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.
JUKE AUDIO
Control and power architectural speakers throughout your home wirelessly. This app allows personalized device configuration, input selection, and zone grouping for a seamless multi-room audio experience. Stream music from various sources to different rooms simultaneously.
- Zone grouping and control
- Multi-user simultaneous streaming
- Wireless streaming via Wi-Fi/Ethernet
- Individual volume control
- Direct streaming from apps/library
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Juke Audio is an all-in-one audio solution for powering and wirelessly controlling architectural speakers across an entire home or building. Accompanying our multi-room amplifiers is the official Juke Audio app for personalized device configuration, input control, and speaker selection. Features include: - Intuitive interface that allows you to group any combination of listening zones together - Multi-user streaming support allowing 4 devices to stream different audio to different rooms simultaneously - Excellent streaming range over the local wireless network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi - Digital control of volume levels for each independent room or speaker pairs - Direct streaming compatibility for seamless listening from your favorite streaming applications, music library, or wired analog input For more information please visit: www.jukeaudio.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: JUKE AUDIO at 84% against HEOS's 29%. JUKE AUDIO also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). HEOS's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 1.5K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
JUKE AUDIO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEOS has 27K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of HEOS's written reviews are positive against 84% of JUKE AUDIO's.
HEOS ships an update every 3 weeks, JUKE AUDIO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HEOS | JUKE AUDIO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (27K ratings) | 4.9 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | 84.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27K — better | 1.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 328 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D&M Holdings | JUKEAUDIO |
Customer experience
HEOS
JUKE AUDIO
User reviews
HEOS
From 27K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 🔒 Robust wireless connectivity
- 👍 Convenient app control
- 💡 Integrates with various music services
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 👎 Poor user interface and navigation
- 🔌 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnects
- 💤 Slow app performance and loading times
JUKE AUDIO
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup and use
- 👍 Great sound quality
- 💡 Versatile multi-room capabilities
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Affordable compared to alternatives
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with WiFi and Ethernet
- 🐛 App bugs and compatibility problems
- 🔒 Concerns about app requirement for full functionality
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
JUKE AUDIO
Reported bugs
2 issues- Random disconnections and system resets required
- App not working on some devices
Requested features
3 requests- Higher power output options
- More advanced EQ and audio controls
- Improved iPad app support
In-app purchases
HEOS
No in-app purchases
JUKE AUDIO
No in-app purchases
