Comparison

Teac Hr Remote vs Onkyo Controller

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

Head to head
About

Teac Hr Remote

Control compatible TEAC network audio products from your iPhone or iPod touch. Stream music, manage playback, and adjust volume with an intuitive interface. Enjoy wireless audio convenience and access to various streaming services.

Highlights
  • Operate TEAC network audio products
  • Stream audio from DLNA servers
  • Control streaming services
  • Wireless music streaming from device
  • Volume control
  • FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless playback
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The Teac HR Remote Control App is an official Teac application for iPhone/iPod touch that lets you intuitively operate compatible TEAC network products. A refreshed and streamlined user interface makes it easy to get more from your home entertainment experience. Available as a free download, the app is compatible with all network-capable Teac network products as well as selected network-ready products released during or after 2012. Functions Enabled by Teac HR Remote (1) Audio streaming services operation. Stations are touchscreen-selectable, with no need to view a display. (2) Control of streaming audio files from a DLNA-compatible server. An iPhone/iPod touch can be used to select music directly from the server. (3) General remote-control button operations. (4) Volume-control operation (5) Stream music stored on iPhone/iPod touch wirelessly. (6) FLAC, DSD, and Apple Lossless playback capability via Home Media function (depends on model) (7) Compatibility with Spotify Connect (Availability depends on region) Compatible iPhone/iPod touch Models : iPhone 4,4S,5,5S,5C,6,6 plus,and iPod Touch, running iOS 7.1 or later; Compatible Network products* AG-D500、CD-P800NT, CD-240、NT-503 (*it is also necessary to update the latest firmware version.) Enjoy the new world of audio convenience with this free app.

About

Onkyo Controller

Control compatible Onkyo network products with this official remote app. Stream music from various sources, manage playback, and operate connected home theater devices. Features automatic sound field correction for compatible products.

Highlights
  • Music playback from streaming services
  • Control music library and NAS drives
  • Remote control functions (play, volume, input)
  • Operate connected Blu-Ray players and TVs
  • Automatic sound field correction (Dirac Live)
  • Check audio/video formats
  • Turn on compatible units remotely
Features
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Onkyo Controller is the official Onkyo remote control application that allows users to conveniently operate compatible Onkyo network products from their iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. The intuitive, user-friendly interface makes it easy to get more from your AV home entertainment experience. Main functions that can be operated through this application. (1) Play music in each room or every room - Lets you play music from music streaming services such as Pandora, Spotify, DEEZER and TIDAL, your music library on your smart device, or your NAS drive on compatible products. - You can play your music via radio, Bluetooth and USB. (2) Remote control functions - You can operate general control functions (play/stop, control the volume, select the input source, etc.) from your smartphone. (3) Operation of connected product(home theater product such as AV amplifier) - Lets you control a Blu-Ray Disc player or TV that is connected to an AV amplifier or home theater product via HDMI. (4) Dirac Live-enabled products measure automatic sound field correction. In addition, filters can be edited. (5) Audio/Video formats of input and output can also be checked. *By setting the “Network Standby” menu item in the unit’s initial settings to ON, you can use this application to turn on the power of the unit. Compatible models Network AV Receivers/Network Audio Player/Home Theater/Wireless Speaker in April 2016 or later ■ Please note ・To use Application it needs to read and agree Terms of Service. ・All models require a firmware update to use Onkyo Controller. ・Available Service depends on regions. ・Why Device's location is needed? Answer: In order to set-up your wireless devices which are located around you, SSID and Access Point info is needed. There is no other purpose to use the information of Device’s Location.

Screenshots

Teac Hr Remote4 screens
Onkyo Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onkyo Controller at 2.2 against Teac Hr Remote's 1.0. Onkyo Controller also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and ratings volume (620 vs 2). Teac Hr Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 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

Onkyo Controller holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 620 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Teac Hr Remote's written reviews are positive against 26% of Onkyo Controller's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Teac Hr Remote versus Onkyo Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeac Hr RemoteOnkyo Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)2.2 (620 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2620 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEAC CORPORATION11 Trading Company LLC

Customer experience

Teac Hr Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Onkyo Controller

All ratings620 ratings
Positive26.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative67.4%
Written reviews506 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative62.3%

Bugs and requests

Teac Hr Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Onkyo Controller

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App doesn't recognize receiver
  • Fails to connect to Wi-Fi
  • Loses connection during use
  • Doesn't work with iOS 13 and newer
  • Causes receiver to enter Direct mode unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Music
  • Improve Tidal and Deezer integration
  • Allow customization of input names
  • Add sleep timer and power off options
  • Improve volume control and speaker balance adjustments

In-app purchases

None

Teac Hr Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teac Hr Remote free?
Teac Hr Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Teac Hr Remote or Onkyo Controller?
Onkyo Controller is rated higher. Teac Hr Remote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 from 620 ratings.
Do Teac Hr Remote or Onkyo Controller have ads?
Neither Teac Hr Remote nor Onkyo Controller shows ads.

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