Comparison

Audirvāna Remote vs Roon

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

Head to head
About

Audirvāna Remote

Control your music playback on your computer from your mobile device. Access your entire music library, create playlists, and adjust audio settings remotely for a seamless high-fidelity listening experience at home.

Highlights
  • Browse music libraries
  • Create and manage playlists
  • Select audio output device
  • Adjust volume
  • Access settings
  • Control HD streaming services
Features
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Audirvāna Remote App allows you to control the Audirvāna software running on your computer from your mobile device and enjoy your music more freely at home. Your albums, playlists, artists and HD streaming services are all accessible from the Audirvāna Remote, and the software running on your computer still guarantees optimal audio playback. - Browse all music libraries accessible from the application. - Create, rename and reorganize your playlists - Choose the output audio device and precisely adjust the volume - Check and adjust all your settings To use Audirvāna Remote: - Open Audirvāna on your Mac or PC and install Audirvāna Remote on your iPhone or iPad - Connect your computer and your phone or tablet to the same wifi network. - Select your computer from the Remote app, and enter the code displayed on the screen. - Enjoy the Audirvāna experience without moving from your couch. Audirvāna is a software for macOS or Windows 10/11 that accepts all audio formats and makes music a priority on your computer to make it a true high-fidelity audio source.

About

Roon

This app serves as a controller for a Roon Server, enabling users to browse and play their music library. It offers a rich metadata-driven interface for musical discovery, connecting to over 1,000 compatible audio devices for seamless playback.

Highlights
  • Music library browsing and playback
  • Rich metadata for musical discovery
  • Connects to 1,000+ audio devices
  • Seamless in-home audio connection
  • Access music library remotely via Roon ARC
  • Bit-perfect playback and format support
Features
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*** The Roon experience requires a Roon Server on your network. *** The Roon App is another controller for your Roon Server. You browse and play your music library on over 1,000 compatible audio devices, and provides a seamless in-home connection. You can install the free Roon App on as many devices as you like. What is Roon? The very best way to experience your music: Roon reshapes the way you browse and explore music. Powered by rich metadata, Roon's interface invites you on a new journey of musical discovery every time you log in. Your music library becomes the starting point on a vast map of performers, composers, influences, and genres. Follow the path emanating from the music you love to discover exciting new sounds and reconnect with long-forgotten favorites. You can delve even deeper through lyrics, artist photos, bios, reviews, and tour dates - then continue the journey with recommendations specifically tailored to your tastes and listening habits. Listen anywhere, on all your gear: Roon lets you play from your collection of music files and TIDAL, Qobuz, and KKBOX libraries on thousands of Roon Ready, Airplay, Chromecast, and USB devices from one app inside your home. Meanwhile, Roon ARC provides access, playback, and precision audio control for your entire Roon music library directly from your phone, wherever you are in the world. Flawless playback. Everywhere, every time: Roon is built to ensure your music sounds perfect every time you hit play, no matter where you are. Roon guarantees the best possible sound quality from every piece of audio gear - our MUSE sound engine delivers bit-perfect playback, exhaustive format support, and precision audio control for a fully customizable and flawless listening experience. From headphones to your home hi-fi, and everything in between.

Screenshots

Audirvāna Remote4 screens
Roon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audirvāna Remote at 85% against Roon's 33%. Audirvāna Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Audirvāna Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 848 and 556 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Audirvāna Remote's written reviews are positive against 33% of Roon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, Roon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Audirvāna Remote versus Roon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudirvāna RemoteRoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (848 ratings) — better3.6 (556 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better32.6% of reviews
Number of ratings848 — better556
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB616 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAudirvanaRoon Labs

Customer experience

Audirvāna Remote

All ratings848 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews865 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.5%

Roon

All ratings556 ratings
Positive59.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive32.6%
Neutral15.5%
Negative51.9%

User reviews

Audirvāna Remote

From 848 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast and responsive
  • 👍 Great user interface and visuals
  • 🎶 Excellent sound quality
  • 📚 Seamless integration with music libraries and streaming services
  • 🔍 Intuitive and easy to navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult to browse large music libraries
  • 🔧 Setup can be tricky for some users
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost

Roon

From 556 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great when it works
  • 🎨 Fantastic app
  • 🎧 Best way to experience music
  • 🤖 Powerful music management
  • 🔍 Excellent music discovery

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔌 Unstable connection
  • 🕰️ Slow performance
  • 🤯 Confusing interface
  • 🚫 Lack of accessibility

Bugs and requests

Audirvāna Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Remote app sometimes fails to connect to the desktop app
  • Album art not displaying correctly in certain cases
  • Playlist playback issues and desynchronization

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more music streaming services
  • Improve playlist management and creation
  • Provide more customization options
  • Implement a volume control feature in the remote app

Roon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on search
  • Audio devices disappearing
  • Volume issues after updates
  • Inability to find Roon core

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Offline music playback
  • Better Tidal/Spotify integration
  • Improved metadata editing
  • Apple Watch support

In-app purchases

None

Audirvāna Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Roon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audirvāna Remote free?
Audirvāna Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roon free?
Roon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audirvāna Remote or Roon?
Audirvāna Remote is rated higher. Audirvāna Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 848 ratings, while Roon averages 3.6 from 556 ratings.
Do Audirvāna Remote or Roon have ads?
Neither Audirvāna Remote nor Roon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audirvāna Remote or Roon?
Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Roon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audirvāna Remote was updated on September 23, 2026 and Roon on September 24, 2026.

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