JBL Portable vs TunerDeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JBL Portable
Enhance your JBL portable speaker experience with this app. Connect, control, and personalize your audio device to amplify sound, create a party atmosphere, or receive software updates and support.
- Connect to compatible JBL speakers
- Stereo and Party modes
- Personalize speaker settings
- Control speaker functions
- Software updates
- Product support
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Download the JBL Portable app to get the most out of your JBL portable speakers and unlock more features. Compatible with the following speakers: - Clip 5 - Go 4, Go 4 DUO - Grip - Flip 7, Flip 6, Flip 5, Flip 4, Flip 3 - Charge 6, Charge 5, Charge 4, Charge 3 - Pulse 5, Pulse 4, Pulse 3, Pulse 2 - Tuner 3 - Xtreme 4, Xtreme 3, Xtreme 2, Xtreme - Boombox 4, Boombox 3, Boombox 2, Boombox App features: - Connect to compatible JBL portable speakers for Stereo to amplify sound or Party mode for a bigger party - Personalize and control your speaker straight from the app - Get additional software updates and product support
TunerDeck
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TunerDeck is a clean, simple internet radio app designed for Bulgarian radio stations. Browse popular stations, search by name, save favorites, and listen in the car while driving. Features: • Browse popular Bulgarian radio stations • Search stations by name with live results • Save favorites for quick access • Add your own radio streams (MP3, AAC, HLS) • Full in-car integration for safe hands-free listening • 7-band equalizer with 10 presets • Background playback with lock screen controls • Dark mode support • iPad sidebar layout Built with care for a smooth, distraction-free listening experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TunerDeck at every 5 days against JBL Portable's every 5 weeks. JBL Portable's advantage is chart position (#30 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JBL Portable ships an update every 5 weeks, TunerDeck every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JBL Portable | TunerDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (59K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #30 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Harman International Industries | Ivan Tsiporov |
Bugs and requests
JBL Portable
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to detect connected speakers
- Stereo mode disconnects unexpectedly
- Firmware update process causes speaker issues
- Equalizer settings not saving properly
- Party Boost feature unreliable
Requested features
5 requests- Add remote power on/off
- Improve stereo mode stability
- Expand EQ customization options
- Provide better battery life reporting
- Support for older speaker models
TunerDeck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JBL Portable
No in-app purchases
TunerDeck
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is JBL Portable free?
Is TunerDeck free?
Do JBL Portable or TunerDeck have ads?
Which is updated more often, JBL Portable or TunerDeck?
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