Comparison

Dynaudio Control vs Roon ARC

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

Head to head
About

Dynaudio Control

Control your Dynaudio Connect wireless transmitter and digital loudspeakers remotely. Adjust volume, manage inputs, and set up multi-room audio directly from your iPhone.

Highlights
  • Remote control of Dynaudio Connect
  • Turn loudspeakers on/off
  • Volume control
  • Input management
  • Multi-room setup
  • Mute system functionality
Features
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Now, you can control your Dynaudio Connect with our new Connect Control app. The Dynaudio Connect is a wireless transmitter that streams music directly to the second generation of the Dynaudio Xeo system or the recently introduced Dynaudio Focus XD series. The Connect streams music digitally in up to 24 bit / 96 kHz. The Connect Control app is the perfect companion to any Dynaudio Connect system: use the app to turn on and off your digital loudspeakers, control volume, change and rename your inputs, control your multi-room setup, or mute the system – all from the comfort of your iPhone. When you launch the Connect Control app, it scans your WiFi network and connects to your Connect box. Now, you can control your Connect box straight from your iPhone. With the Connect Control app, your digital Dynaudio system has never been more convenient or accessible. This is where your digital loudspeakers, connect box, and iPhone truly come together.

About

Roon ARC

Access your entire Roon music library and streaming services on the go. Enjoy personalized recommendations, offline listening, and advanced audio controls with a familiar interface.

Highlights
  • Access Roon library anywhere
  • Stream TIDAL, Qobuz, KKBOX
  • Offline music downloads
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Advanced audio controls (MUSE)
  • Car integration
Features
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*** Roon ARC requires a valid Roon subscription *** ARC puts the best possible on-the-go music experience in your pocket and lets you enjoy your Roon library and all of Roon's immersive features wherever you are in the world. ARC is a custom-built streaming service powered by your Roon system at home. Explore your complete collection of artists, albums, playlists, and personal music files, plus TIDAL, Qobuz, and KKBOX streams. Discover added content from Roon's music experts and smart features, such as staff-curated playlists, Daily Mixes, New Releases for You, personalized recommendations, and Roon Radio. You can add albums to your collection, build playlists, set favorites, create tags, and more, just as you can in Roon. Offline listening lets you download your personal music files to keep the music playing wherever your adventures take you – even if you're off the grid entirely. ARC offers remote access to Roon's captivating library of in-depth artist bios and album articles, revealing the stories that take us deep into the heart of our favorite music. And there's more… Ready to hit the road? Your Roon library is too! Roon's browsing and discovery features fully integrate into your car's controls for safe and convenient playback. With ARC within easy reach of the wheel, every road you take is a journey in sound. ARC makes the driver's seat feel like your listening chair at home. ARC is designed to look and feel just like Roon. You get the same intuitive, aesthetically rich Roon interface you know and love, fully optimized for your phone. No more switching between streaming apps; ARC compiles all your music in one place for easy access and maximum enjoyment. And now, Roon's audio shaping suite and pristine sound quality have arrived in ARC - with bold styling never before seen in a mobile app! MUSE delivers the precision audio control of Roon when you're on the go or running a streamlined mobile setup with ARC. It places radically unique EQ handling, optimized balance control, precision volume leveling, FLAC, DSD & MQA support, crossfeed, headroom management, and sample rate conversion in the palm of your hand. You can customize sonic qualities to your specific tastes with MUSE, then save or apply them with a few clicks. To top it all off, MUSE even remembers your presets and reapplies them when you reconnect to a known device. The MUSE Signal Path display provides complete audio signal transparency as the music flows through your device - from source media all the way to your speakers. ARC offers artful design, sound quality, and a music listening experience unmatched by any other music app. Best of all, it's included free with your Roon subscription.

Screenshots

Dynaudio Control3 screens
Roon ARC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Roon ARC at 3.3 against Dynaudio Control's 1.2. Roon ARC also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 15%). Dynaudio Control's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

Roon ARC holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roon ARC has 196 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Dynaudio Control's written reviews are positive against 36% of Roon ARC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dynaudio Control ships an update every 7 months, Roon ARC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dynaudio Control versus Roon ARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynaudio ControlRoon ARC
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (5 ratings)3.3 (196 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews35.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynaudio A/SRoon Labs

Customer experience

Dynaudio Control

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

Roon ARC

All ratings196 ratings
Positive54.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral11.2%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

Dynaudio Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Roon ARC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Corrupted media files
  • Disappearing playlists
  • Inability to select external storage for downloads
  • Inconsistent connectivity to Roon server

Requested features

5 requests
  • Native iPad app
  • Siri integration for voice control
  • Improved browsing and search capabilities
  • Automatic offline downloads
  • MQA decoding support

In-app purchases

None

Dynaudio Control

No in-app purchases

None

Roon ARC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dynaudio Control free?
Dynaudio Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roon ARC free?
Roon ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dynaudio Control or Roon ARC?
Roon ARC is rated higher. Dynaudio Control averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Roon ARC averages 3.3 from 196 ratings.
Do Dynaudio Control or Roon ARC have ads?
Neither Dynaudio Control nor Roon ARC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dynaudio Control or Roon ARC?
Dynaudio Control ships an update every 7 months, and Roon ARC monthly. Most recently, Dynaudio Control was updated on October 2, 2026 and Roon ARC on October 15, 2026.

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