MOON MiND Controller vs AVM RC X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MOON MiND Controller
Control your entire home audio system with this app. Organize and play music from your computer, NAS, or internet streams. Enjoy multi-zone audio and create custom playlists for an effortless music experience.
- Stream music from computer, NAS, or internet
- Organize music library
- Create playlists
- Multi-zone audio control
- Full home audio control
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On the MiND (MOON intelligent Network Device) technology, your library can consist of music stored on your computer, on a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, or you can simply stream music from a variety of internet sources. Once your music is organized to your liking, you can play tracks, entire albums, or create playlists. MiND even allows for the use of multiple zones in your home, expanding the enjoyment of this system throughout your home. With MOON systems, you get full control of your home audio. The concept of MiND is simple: the future of music playback lies in the intuitive organization of a library, allowing for uncomplicated access to large collections of music that are managed with incredible ease-of-use and efficiency. Sophisticated technology is required to achieve such simplicity and enjoyment. Other music streaming devices exist in the marketplace, but none currently encompass all of the features, the simple operation, nor the uncompromised sonic performance of MiND technology. Note : A MiND unit is required for use with the MiND Controller.
AVM RC X
Transform your smartphone or tablet into a smart remote for your network-enabled AVM Audio hifi system. Stream music from various services and local sources, browse your collection, and control playback with comprehensive audio and volume adjustments.
- Stream hi-res audio from TIDAL, QOBUZ, HIGHRESAUDIO
- AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect streaming
- Browse and control local music collections
- Access webradio stations and podcasts
- Full playback and volume controls
- Gapless playback and playlist creation
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The RC X App will turn your smartphone or tablet into a smart remote control for your network-enabled AVM Audio hifi system with integrated AVM X-STREAM Engine® providing a variety of features to get the most out of your audiophile masterpiece from AVM Audio. HIGHLIGHTS - Stream music in superior hi-res sound quality from audiophile streaming services such as TIDAL, QOBUZ, and HIGHRESAUDIO* or your local UPnP / DLNA media servers - Stream music in audiophile sound quality with AirPlay 2 - Stream music in premium sound quality with Spotify Connect or any compatible Bluetooth device - Browse and control your whole music collection such as local NAS & USB drives, Compact Discs etc. FEATURES - Huge library of local & worldwide webradio stations & podcasts - Local source selection & playback controls (CD, Phono, Analogue & Digital Inputs etc.) - Comprehensive audio & tone control - Volume control - Gapless playback - Create & save playlists - Create & save favorites Currently supported AVM X-STREAM Engine® models: OVATION CS 8.3 S OVATION MP 8.3 S OVATION PAS 8.3 S OVATION AS 8.3 S OVATION CS 8.3 / CS 6.3 OVATION MP 8.3 / SD 6.3 OVATION SD 8.3 / SD 6.3 EVOLUTION CS 5.3 / 3.3 EVOLUTION AS 5.3 / 3.3 EVOLUTION PAS 5.3 / 3.3 EVOLUTION MP 5.3 / 3.3 INSPIRATION AS 2.3 INSPRATION CS 2.3 AVM30 CS30.3 AVM30 AS30.3 AVM30 PAS30.3 AVM30 MP30.3 Stay up-to-date with Over-The-Air Updates from AVM Audio: To get the most out of your AVM Audio HiRes streaming system, please make sure you always keep the RC X App and the firmware of your AVM Audio device up-to-date. To make sure your AVM device runs the latest firmware version, please use the AVM RC X App: Navigate to the ‘Settings' menu and choose 'Firmware Update' / 'Check for online update'. *) TIDAL, QOBUZ, and HIGHRESAUDIO are innovative music streaming platforms offering HiRes sound quality, expertly curated content, and unique artists experiences for registered members.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AVM RC X at 5.0 against MOON MiND Controller's 2.7. AVM RC X also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). MOON MiND Controller's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AVM RC X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOON MiND Controller has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of MOON MiND Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of AVM RC X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MOON MiND Controller ships an update weekly, AVM RC X every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOON MiND Controller | AVM RC X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (33 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simaudio Ltee | AVM Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH |
Customer experience
MOON MiND Controller
AVM RC X
Bugs and requests
MOON MiND Controller
Reported bugs
43 issues- Connection not working after update 3.0.6
- App crashes on open
- Keeps crashing, requires reboot/Wi-Fi mess
- Cannot get songs to play audibly
- App crashes when saving playlist
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- New version erased all existing playlists
- Slow to update 'now playing' album cover
- Latest update is completely unusable, appallingly slow
- iOS 16.2 causing MiND shutdowns
- Frequent errors, complex Wi-Fi connectivity
- Keeps not being found on network, report won't send
- Remote control function does not work
- App crashes continually on opening
- Network Media servers no longer accessible
- Unstable connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
- Software disconnects
- Struggles to connect with Ace
- Browser errors, cannot reach server
- Device sleep stops playback
- Cannot stream radio from vtuner or tune In radio
- App may lock up after updates
- Minimserver not found
- App freezes up
- App does not like sleep mode
- Over time starts to be slow
- Front LEDs stop indicating info
- Cannot go in standby via app
- App won't be able to locate unit on network
- Front button for standby stops working
- App freezes on opening
- Media servers no longer accessible
- Always lost connect for 280d
- Can no longer use app to control Moon Ace
- Latest update is unusable garbage
- App just completely stops working
- Works poorly with Spotify
- Loses connection with 280D everyday
- Tidal library takes you back to the beginning
- Queue cannot be turned off
- App keeps defaulting to queue
- Previous versions were unacceptably bad
- iPad did not connect with streamer/DAC
- Media server not displayed in the app
Requested features
9 requests- Add sorting options for playlists, albums, tracks
- Add Amazon Music HD support
- Add home and source buttons on all screens
- Add software volume control
- Add Tidal Track Radio feature
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- Add sleep timer
- Add option to keep phone awake
- Add sorting by Genre, Date, Artist
- Add ability to turn on/off and change inputs with Alexa
AVM RC X
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MOON MiND Controller
No in-app purchases
AVM RC X
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MOON MiND Controller free?
Is AVM RC X free?
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Do MOON MiND Controller or AVM RC X have ads?
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