# KaraBox Control vs VieON

The clearest difference is rating: VieON at 4.4 against KaraBox Control's 3.3. VieON also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 20). KaraBox Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VieON sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KaraBox Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

VieON holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VieON has 6.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of KaraBox Control's written reviews are positive against 24% of VieON's.

KaraBox Control ships an update every 4 weeks, VieON fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KaraBox Control | VieON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karabox-control/id1092804392/reviews) | **[4.4 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vieon-dramasshowtv/id1357819721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **23.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hung Tien Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/928829352) | [VIEON CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270029096) |

## What reviewers say

### KaraBox Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karabox-control/id1092804392)

This application allows users to control karaoke machines and connected devices like sound processors, DMX lights, and smoke machines. It offers song selection and playback controls, including play, pause, next, replay, and vocal muting.

**Highlights:** Karaoke machine control, Smart room device management, DMX lighting control, Smoke machine operation, Air conditioning control, Song selection and playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VieON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vieon-dramasshowtv/id1357819721)

Access a vast library of Vietnamese and international movies, exclusive dramas, popular TV shows, and live channels. Enjoy a personalized viewing experience with high-quality streaming and diverse content tailored for local audiences.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Vietnamese dramas and shows, Hundreds of local and international TV channels, Hollywood blockbusters and HBO GO exclusives, Live streams of concerts and events, Personalized recommendations, Full HD / 4K quality streaming

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gói VIP 1 tháng | $2.99 | per month |
| Gói VIP 01 tháng | $2.99 | per month |
| Gói VIP 1 tháng | $3.19 | per month |
| Gói VIP PRO 01 tháng | $4.49 | per month |
| Gói VieON Global 01 Tháng | $4.99 | per month |
| Gói VIP 03 Tháng | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Gói VIP 3 tháng | $7.69 | per 3 months |
| Gói VIP 06 Tháng | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| VieON Global 06 Months | $26.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized and clear application
- 🚀 Great quality videos
- 👍 Diverse content available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not functioning
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- 🐛 Content not available in certain regions
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Subscription issues and lack of refunds

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Playback problems
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Offline viewing capability
- Improved Chromecast/TV integration
- Expanded global content availability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KaraBox Control free?

KaraBox Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VieON free?

VieON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KaraBox Control or VieON?

VieON is rated higher. KaraBox Control averages 3.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while VieON averages 4.4 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do KaraBox Control or VieON have ads?

VieON shows ads; KaraBox Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, KaraBox Control or VieON?

KaraBox Control ships an update every 4 weeks, and VieON fortnightly. Most recently, KaraBox Control was updated on November 6, 2026 and VieON on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*