Comparison

Optoma HDCast Pro 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

Optoma HDCast Pro

Wirelessly stream media and mirror your device's screen to a projector. Share photos, videos, music, and documents. Supports multi-device split-screen presentations and live annotation.

Highlights
  • Local photo, music, and video streaming
  • Web browsing and internet video streaming
  • Document viewer
  • Screen mirroring
  • Quad split screen presentation
  • Live camera mode
  • Cloud storage access
Features
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Smart wireless streaming on your projector Optoma HDCast Pro is a powerful Media Sharing and Screen Sharing app for use with Optoma’s HDCast Pro Media Dongle. HDCast Pro features sharing of music, pictures and videos, Screen Sharing, Presentation mode with 4-way split screen and access control, Document Viewer, Live Draw, Airview, Webpage sharing, and much more. Requirement: iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Features 1. Local photo Viewer 2. Local Music/Video Streaming 3. Web browsing and Internet Video Streaming 4. Document viewer 5. Annotations 6. Mirroring display 7. Host Control 8. Live camera mode 9. Cloud storage 10. Quad Split Screen 11. Off-line mode: Allow user enter app and use some features even without connecting HDCast Pro device For more information, please visit us at http://www.optoma.com

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

Optoma HDCast Pro3 screens
Onkyo Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onkyo Controller at 2.2 against Optoma HDCast Pro's 1.2. Onkyo Controller also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Optoma HDCast Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 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

Onkyo Controller holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 623 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Optoma HDCast Pro's written reviews are positive against 26% of Onkyo Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optoma HDCast Pro ships an update every 11 months, Onkyo Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Optoma HDCast Pro versus Onkyo Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptoma HDCast ProOnkyo Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (28 ratings)2.2 (623 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28623 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB80 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNimbleTech Digital Inc.11 Trading Company LLC

Customer experience

Optoma HDCast Pro

All ratings28 ratings
Positive3.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative93.1%

Onkyo Controller

All ratings620 ratings
Positive26.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative67.4%
Written reviews508 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral12.0%
Negative62.4%

Bugs and requests

Optoma HDCast Pro

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

Optoma HDCast Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optoma HDCast Pro free?
Optoma HDCast Pro 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, Optoma HDCast Pro or Onkyo Controller?
Onkyo Controller is rated higher. Optoma HDCast Pro averages 1.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 from 623 ratings.
Do Optoma HDCast Pro or Onkyo Controller have ads?
Neither Optoma HDCast Pro nor Onkyo Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optoma HDCast Pro or Onkyo Controller?
Optoma HDCast Pro ships an update every 11 months, and Onkyo Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Optoma HDCast Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Onkyo Controller on October 23, 2026.

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