# Hi vs Onkyo Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Hi at 2.7 against Onkyo Controller's 2.2. Hi also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Onkyo Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (620 vs 21). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Hi holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 620 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 26% positive.

Hi ships an update every 15 months, Onkyo Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi | Onkyo Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-fly/id1051107518/reviews)** | [2.2 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onkyo-controller/id1110608712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **620** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **25.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 191 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayton Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051107517) | [11 Trading Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641485011) |

## What reviewers say

### Hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-fly/id1051107518)

Transform your mobile device into a remote for Dayton Audio Hi-Fly enabled speakers. Stream music from various sources, control individual or grouped speakers for multi-room audio, and enjoy uninterrupted playback even when the app is closed or you take calls.

**Highlights:** Remote control for Hi-Fly enabled devices, Stream music from favorite providers, Stream from home network or mobile device, Individual speaker control, Group speakers for multi-room audio, Uninterrupted music playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Onkyo Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onkyo-controller/id1110608712)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Supports Tidal and Spotify
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hi free?

Hi 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, Hi or Onkyo Controller?

Hi is rated higher. Hi averages 2.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 from 620 ratings.

### Do Hi or Onkyo Controller have ads?

Neither Hi nor Onkyo Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hi or Onkyo Controller?

Hi ships an update every 15 months, and Onkyo Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Hi was updated on September 23, 2026 and Onkyo Controller on September 22, 2026.

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