Comparison

Onkyo Controller vs EasyCloud for WD My Cloud

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

Head to head
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.

About

EasyCloud for WD My Cloud

Access and stream your media from WD cloud storage devices, both locally and remotely. This app supports a wide range of video formats and allows you to view files from your own devices or even friends' cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Remote media access
  • Local media access
  • Supports many video formats
  • Browse and view files
  • Access friends' cloud storage
  • Interactive media playback
Features
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After huge success on Apple TV, Easy WD MyCloud is now available on iOS. It provides full support to your media locally and remotely. All your WD cloud devices in one place. Even access your friend’s cloud storage from your home So if you ever wished you could bring your stored memories, documents and purchased videos to life on Apple TV or your iOS device, now you can with Easy WD MyCloud. EasyCloud handles everything and provides an interactive way to watch almost any video format. Support Video Formats: MP4, MKV, M2TS, 3GP, MOV, AVI, M4V, WMV, FLV, MTS, and many others. It is a smart solution to browse, view and play your files and content from your WD Personal cloud device. Supports all WD My Cloud devices, including older models like MyBook Live. Note: This version of the app support all WD My Cloud devices, However for WD My Cloud Home devices, we have a different app with the name "Easy WD Cloud Home"

Screenshots

Onkyo Controller4 screens
EasyCloud for WD My Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Onkyo Controller at Free against EasyCloud for WD My Cloud's $2.99. Onkyo Controller also leads on ratings volume (620 vs 57) and review sentiment (26% vs 17%). EasyCloud for WD My Cloud's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and rating (2.5 vs 2.2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Onkyo Controller is free to download; EasyCloud for WD My Cloud costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EasyCloud for WD My Cloud holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 620 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Onkyo Controller's written reviews are positive against 17% of EasyCloud for WD My Cloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, EasyCloud for WD My Cloud every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Onkyo Controller versus EasyCloud for WD My Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo ControllerEasyCloud for WD My Cloud
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.2 (620 ratings)2.5 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings620 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#105 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCMuhammad Siddiqui

Customer experience

Onkyo Controller

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

EasyCloud for WD My Cloud

All ratings57 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative57.9%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative76.9%

Bugs and 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

EasyCloud for WD My Cloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

None

EasyCloud for WD My Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EasyCloud for WD My Cloud free?
EasyCloud for WD My Cloud costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Controller or EasyCloud for WD My Cloud?
EasyCloud for WD My Cloud is rated higher. Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 out of 5 from 620 ratings, while EasyCloud for WD My Cloud averages 2.5 from 57 ratings.
Do Onkyo Controller or EasyCloud for WD My Cloud have ads?
Neither Onkyo Controller nor EasyCloud for WD My Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Controller or EasyCloud for WD My Cloud?
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, and EasyCloud for WD My Cloud every 8 days. Most recently, Onkyo Controller was updated on October 17, 2026 and EasyCloud for WD My Cloud on October 19, 2026.

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