Comparison

jControl vs Sonos

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

Head to head
About

jControl

Transform your mobile device into a wireless remote for your JENSEN stereo system. Control all primary functions, including power, volume, radio, media playback, and audio settings, directly from your phone or tablet. Enjoy a convenient, pocket-sized control for your RV lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume and mute control
  • CD/DVD player control
  • AM/FM radio tuner access
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • USB media playback control
  • Audio menu settings
Features
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JENSEN® Specialty Controller is the ultimate wireless remote control for your JENSEN stereo system. Store away your old remotes and enjoy the convenience of all the primary functions of your JENSEN stereo right from your phone or tablet by transforming your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control! The jControl app works with the following JENSEN models: JWM1A JWM10A JWM12A JWM6A JWM60A JWM62A JWM70A JWM72A JWM9A JWM90A JWM92A MS2A MS3A This app controls all of the primary functions of your stereo features including: Power on/off Volume and mute CD/DVD player AM/FM radio tuner: access station, recall, store presets, switch songs NOAA weather band and alert Bluetooth® streaming audio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio File structure visibility, track selection, track audible scan up and down via USB iPod/iPhone/iPad® control capabilities via USB Auxiliary audio input control - auxiliary analog 1 & 2, auxiliary digital coaxial, auxiliary digital optical Speaker selection A, B and/or C Audio menu controls - bass, treble, balance, fader, equalizer, volume and speaker selection settings Clock with sleep time and alarm Visual display feedback so you can see artist title and album on your mobile screen JENSEN Specialty Controller transforms your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control making it a perfect pocket-size, portable controller to fit your RV lifestyle. *App capabilities vary with the stereo’s feature set.

About

Sonos

Effortlessly control your Sonos speakers and access all your music services from one app. Stream from various platforms, manage multi-room audio, and personalize your listening experience with saved favorites and room tuning.

Highlights
  • Unified music service browsing
  • Whole-home audio control
  • Personalized music library
  • Easy speaker setup
  • Voice control integration
  • Room tuning with Trueplay
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The Sonos app brings all your content and settings together in one place for effortless control of your Sonos products and listening experience. ONE TAP TO ALL YOUR FAVORITE SOUNDS The Home screen puts all your content and controls right at your fingertips. Quickly jump back into your recent favorites, discover new music, and fill your home with Sonos sound. STREAMING STREAMLINED Browse, search, and play content from all your services with a single app, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, TIDAL, Audible, Deezer, iHeartRadio, and SiriusXM. WHOLE-HOME CONTROL Play something different in every part of your home or the same thing everywhere. The Sonos app gives you complete control of your Sonos products and listening experience from any room. PERSONALIZED LISTENING Create your ultimate music library by saving go-to artists, albums, playlists, and stations to Sonos Favorites. Fine-tune products for your space with Trueplay™. And adjust settings for your needs and preferences. EASY SETUP The app automatically detects your Sonos products, then it’s only a few taps to incredible sound. Easily set up a stereo pair, create a cinematic surround sound system, and add speakers to more rooms. GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SONOS EXPERIENCE Enable Sonos Voice Control to play music and control your system with hands-free ease and unheard-of privacy.* Explore helpful tips and recommendations in your Message Center. *Requires a voice-enabled Sonos product. Sonos Voice Control not available in all languages and countries.

Screenshots

jControl4 screens
Sonos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonos at 4.6 against jControl's 1.9. Sonos also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (944K vs 126). jControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Sonos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. jControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonos holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonos has 944K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of jControl's written reviews are positive against 20% of Sonos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jControl ships an update every 5 months, Sonos fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
jControl versus Sonos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjControlSonos
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (126 ratings)4.6 (944K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.4% of reviews19.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings126944K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#24 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB206 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperASA Electronics, LLCSonos, Inc.

Customer experience

jControl

All ratings126 ratings
Positive20.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive11.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative84.8%

Sonos

All ratings942,196 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews7,815 reviews
Positive19.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative71.5%

Bugs and requests

jControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sonos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App unable to connect to speakers
  • Speakers not recognized after updates
  • Inconsistent volume and playback controls

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved app stability and responsiveness
  • Restore legacy features (alarms, queues, etc.)
  • Customizable app interface

In-app purchases

None

jControl

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sonos

Subscriptions1
  • Sonos Radio HD Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is jControl free?
jControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonos free?
Sonos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, jControl or Sonos?
Sonos is rated higher. jControl averages 1.9 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Sonos averages 4.6 from 944K ratings.
Do jControl or Sonos have ads?
Sonos shows ads; jControl does not.
Which is updated more often, jControl or Sonos?
jControl ships an update every 5 months, and Sonos fortnightly. Most recently, jControl was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sonos on November 8, 2026.

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