Comparison

jHD Control vs Ford+Alexa

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

Head to head
About

jHD Control

Transform your mobile device into a wireless remote for your JENSEN Heavy Duty stereo system. Control power, volume, radio, CD player, Bluetooth, and more directly from your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume and mute control
  • CD player functions
  • AM/FM radio tuning
  • Bluetooth streaming control
  • USB media playback control
  • Audio menu adjustments
Features
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JENSEN® Heavy Duty Controller is the ultimate wireless remote control for your JENSEN Heavy Duty stereo system. Store away your old remotes and enjoy the convenience of all the primary functions of your JENSEN Heavy duty stereo right from your phone or tablet by transforming your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control! This app controls all of the primary functions of your stereo features including: Power on/off Volume and mute CD 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 Audio menu controls- bass, treble, balance, fader, equalizer, volume and speaker selection settings Visual display feedback so you can see artist title and album on your mobile screen JENSEN Heavy Duty 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. jHD Control works with the following stereo systems: JHD36A

About

Ford+Alexa

Integrate Amazon's Alexa voice assistant into your Ford vehicle. Control smart home devices, play music, get navigation, and access thousands of Alexa skills directly through your car's speakers. Enjoy hands-free convenience for everyday tasks and entertainment on the go.

Highlights
  • Alexa voice control in vehicle
  • Access to thousands of Alexa skills
  • Smart home device control
  • Music playback and purchasing
  • Navigation assistance
  • Calendar and schedule access
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Bring Ford+Alexa with You on the Road: Access to Alexa in your Ford is now as easy as connecting your phone, starting the Ford+Alexa app and speaking to Alexa. Even with road noise, Alexa listens and provides you with the same information and access to Skills and features as you can get with an Echo in your home. Alexa’s familiar voice and responses then play through your vehicle’s speakers. You can access thousands of Alexa skills and services that Echo customers already enjoy. Pump yourself up on the way to the gym by saying, “Alexa, play my workout playlist.” Continue the book you were listening to, even during your commute to work. Check whether you have dinner plans on the drive home by asking, “Alexa, what’s on my calendar tonight?” • Alexa Capabilities: You will have access to most the same capabilities as you do from home, including controlling your smart home devices, ordering pizza, checking the weather, getting your favorites sports teams scores, checking and updating your schedule and more. • Navigation: You can ask Alexa for a point of interest (POI) and ask Alexa to navigate to the POI. Alexa will hand off the POI to the onboard navigation when equipped or to your phone to provide you with turn by turn directions. • Entertainment: Using Amazon Music, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio you will be able use Alexa to play music (skip, fast forward, rewind, play, and pause) and even make song purchases. The vehicle’s display will show artist, song, and album art information. SYNC 3 Software Version 2.2 or higher is required. You can check the Software Version on the SYNC 3 touchscreen by pressing: Settings > General > About SYNC. The top line will show the current Software Version (SYNC 3, Software Version: X.X). Customers can upgrade to the current Software Version using automatic home Wi-Fi updates* or a USB download from owner.ford.com. *Wi-Fi updates may not be available for SYNC 3 versions not equipped with navigation.

Screenshots

jHD Control4 screens
Ford+Alexa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ford+Alexa at 3.3 against jHD Control's 2.0. Ford+Alexa also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 6) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). jHD Control's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Ford+Alexa holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ford+Alexa has 48 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of jHD Control's written reviews are positive against 11% of Ford+Alexa's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
jHD Control versus Ford+Alexa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjHD ControlFord+Alexa
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (6 ratings)3.3 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews10.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings648 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperASA Electronics, LLCFord Motor Co.

Customer experience

jHD Control

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Ford+Alexa

All ratings48 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive10.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative81.9%

In-app purchases

None

jHD Control

No in-app purchases

None

Ford+Alexa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is jHD Control free?
jHD Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ford+Alexa free?
Ford+Alexa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, jHD Control or Ford+Alexa?
Ford+Alexa is rated higher. jHD Control averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Ford+Alexa averages 3.3 from 48 ratings.
Do jHD Control or Ford+Alexa have ads?
Neither jHD Control nor Ford+Alexa shows ads.

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