Comparison

MultiControl vs 42801 EGi MultiRoom

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

Head to head
About

MultiControl

Features
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MultiControl是一款集播放、控制、网络配置如一体的传输流式音乐的多房间播控客户端,全新的交互设计,流畅的用户体验。 一键网络配置,通过APP,轻点按钮把您的音响配置到路由器。 一键听,您喜欢的音乐库、音乐服务,通过APP,轻松的配置到您的音响中,启动音响,一键即可播放,让听音乐如此简单。 内置超过1百万不断更新的在线歌曲、相声、教育、网络电台等。 用任何设备在每个房间中播放不同的歌曲,也可组合多个房间或随处同时播放同一首歌曲。 易于设置、控制和扩展。 无线生活,无线精彩,尽在MultiControl WiFi多房间播控系统客户端。 MultiControl is a MultiRoom Broadcast Control client with transmission streaming music, integrates function that play, control and Network setting. It have new interaction design (ID) and fluent user experience (UE). One key to configuration network, your speaker is configured to router by clicking with APP. One key to listening, music lab and service you like are easily configured to speaker, open it and one key to play, music listening is so easy. Build in over 1 million of online songs, comic dialogue, education, internet radio,and so on, which are update continuously. Play different songs with any device in every room, and play one songs at the same time in group some or any room. Setting, controlling and extending easy. Wireless life, wireless wonderful, under MultiControl WiFi client with MultiRoom broadcast Control system.

About

42801 EGi MultiRoom

Control your multiroom audio system from your smartphone. Adjust volume, select audio sources, and create custom playlists for a personalized sound experience.

Highlights
  • Adjust volume
  • Select audio sources
  • Create custom playlists
  • Palm-of-hand control
  • Total sound experience control
Features
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With the Multiroom IP app, you can adjust the volume, select audio sources and create custom playlists, all with the convenience of being able to do it from the palm of your hand, giving you total control over the sound experience in your space. All this with the convenience of being able to do it from the palm of your hand, giving you total control over the sound experience of your space. Enjoy music like never before with Multiroom IP!

Screenshots

MultiControl4 screens
42801 EGi MultiRoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MultiControl at every 2 months against 42801 EGi MultiRoom's every 6 months. MultiControl also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiControl ships an update every 2 months, 42801 EGi MultiRoom every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
MultiControl versus 42801 EGi MultiRoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiControl42801 EGi MultiRoom
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB81 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Innosystem Technology LimitedElectroacustica General Iberica S.A.

In-app purchases

None

MultiControl

No in-app purchases

None

42801 EGi MultiRoom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MultiControl free?
MultiControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 42801 EGi MultiRoom free?
42801 EGi MultiRoom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MultiControl or 42801 EGi MultiRoom have ads?
Neither MultiControl nor 42801 EGi MultiRoom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MultiControl or 42801 EGi MultiRoom?
MultiControl ships an update every 2 months, and 42801 EGi MultiRoom every 6 months. Most recently, MultiControl was updated on October 26, 2026 and 42801 EGi MultiRoom on October 24, 2026.

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