Comparison

IP 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

IP

Access live video feeds from your devices remotely. View multiple streams in real-time, control PTZ cameras, and capture video. Enjoy a user-friendly interface for convenient monitoring.

Highlights
  • Remote real-time video preview
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • PTZ camera control
  • Video capture and recording
  • Concise and fashionable GUI
Features
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Tips: Play H265 encoded format video in APP personal center album, you need iOS11 or above to support. IP-PRO -- Remote view for 24 hours in Mobile APP. With concise and fashion GUI, support multiple and real- time preview, QR scan, PTZ control, video capture, recording backup. More functions are waiting for you.

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

IP2 screens
Onkyo Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onkyo Controller at 2.2 against IP's 1.7. Onkyo Controller also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 10%). IP's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 624) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 624 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of IP's written reviews are positive against 26% of Onkyo Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP ships an update every 5 weeks, Onkyo Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP versus Onkyo Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPOnkyo Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (2.1K ratings)2.2 (624 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.1% of reviews25.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better624
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Juan Intelligent Technology Joint Stock Co., Ltd11 Trading Company LLC

Customer experience

IP

All ratings2,113 ratings
Positive12.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative82.2%
Written reviews416 reviews
Positive10.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative81.5%

Onkyo Controller

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

User reviews

IP

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast load times
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • ⏱️ Playback issues
  • 📶 Connectivity problems

Onkyo Controller

From 624 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

IP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Incorrect time stamp on recordings
  • Inability to access recorded footage

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Faster playback controls
  • Improved motion detection

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

IP

No in-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP free?
IP 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, IP or Onkyo Controller?
Onkyo Controller is rated higher. IP averages 1.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 from 624 ratings.
Do IP or Onkyo Controller have ads?
Neither IP nor Onkyo Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP or Onkyo Controller?
IP ships an update every 5 weeks, and Onkyo Controller every 2 months. Most recently, IP was updated on October 22, 2026 and Onkyo Controller on October 24, 2026.

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