# jControl vs Sonos

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.

Both are free to download. Sonos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. jControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

jControl ships an update every 5 months, Sonos fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | jControl | Sonos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcontrol/id924302001/reviews) | **[4.6 (944K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 126 | **944K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | **19.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 13 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ASA Electronics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/924302000) | [Sonos, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293523034) |

## What reviewers say

### jControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcontrol/id924302001)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sonos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Music, #34 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sonos Radio HD Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless upgrade process
- 🔒 Robust connectivity
- 👍 Great sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔍 Confusing and buggy app
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive app
- 🔄 Speakers randomly disappearing
- 🤯 Frustrating app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to speakers
- Speakers not recognized after updates
- Inconsistent volume and playback controls

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 9, 2026.

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