Comparison

jHD Control 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

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

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

jHD Control4 screens
Klipsch Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Klipsch Connect at 3.8 against jHD Control's 2.0. Klipsch Connect also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ratings volume (992 vs 6). jHD Control's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.4). 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

Klipsch Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipsch Connect has 992 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 41% of Klipsch Connect's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
jHD Control versus Klipsch Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjHD ControlKlipsch Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (6 ratings)3.8 (992 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews41.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6992 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASA Electronics, LLCKlipsch Group, Inc.

Customer experience

jHD Control

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

Klipsch Connect

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

In-app purchases

None

jHD Control

No in-app purchases

None

Klipsch Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is jHD Control free?
jHD Control 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, jHD Control or Klipsch Connect?
Klipsch Connect is rated higher. jHD Control averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Klipsch Connect averages 3.8 from 992 ratings.
Do jHD Control or Klipsch Connect have ads?
Neither jHD Control nor Klipsch Connect shows ads.

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