Comparison

Onkyo Controller vs Pin Stadium

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

Pin Stadium

Control and customize your pinball machine's LED lighting with this app. Adjust colors, set patterns, and save profiles for each game. Bring your pinball playfield artwork to life with enhanced illumination and dramatic effects.

Highlights
  • Full lighting control
  • Customizable color and illumination
  • Pattern creation (fade, jump, strobe)
  • Store and organize settings
  • Player-specific profiles
  • Camera-based color matching
Features
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TWIPY #1 Pinball mod of the year award voted by collectors worldwide! Give yourself full lighting control of your Pin Stadium pinball LED lighting kit. You will be able to dial your kit into exactly what you like for each of your pinball machines. Store, organize, and save your settings for all of your kits in one spot. Independently control and customize your color and illumination on a granular level. Set up patterns (fade, jump, strobe), store player specific profile settings for each pinball, use the camera to dial in an exact match color, schedule, and more!!! Pin Stadium is the #1 Collector's Choice for premium pinball lighting. Welcome to the future pinball machine LED lighting with an easy plug and play 10 minute install on any machine. Pin Stadium light’s patent-pending design brightens the entire playfield and adds dramatic flasher effects to your pinball machine. They provide seamless integration for your brand new and classic pinball machines while maintaining that factory look. Your game no longer needs to be left in the dark because now you can bring that playfield artwork alive like never seen before. Whether you are a purist wanting a little more natural looking light on your playfield, a pinball modder wanting to blow away everyone that plays your game, an operator wanting to increase traffic and ROI, or a streamer/competitive player looking for more visibility, then these pinball LED lights are for you! You dial them in with the app to exactly what you want with your phone via our app using your smartphone. Our custom designed Pin Stadium LED PCB boards and chips are exactly what you need. Be sure to check out our newly introduced product Pin Stadium Fusion Ultra+. For more information please visit: www.pinstadium.com

Screenshots

Onkyo Controller4 screens
Pin Stadium3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pin Stadium at 5.0 against Onkyo Controller's 2.2. Pin Stadium also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Onkyo Controller's advantage is ratings volume (620 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). 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

Pin Stadium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 620 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Onkyo Controller's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pin Stadium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, Pin Stadium every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Onkyo Controller versus Pin Stadium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo ControllerPin Stadium
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (620 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings620 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCPromeddevs, LLC

Customer experience

Onkyo Controller

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

Pin Stadium

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Pin Stadium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Pin Stadium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pin Stadium free?
Pin Stadium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Controller or Pin Stadium?
Pin Stadium is rated higher. Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 out of 5 from 620 ratings, while Pin Stadium averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Onkyo Controller or Pin Stadium have ads?
Neither Onkyo Controller nor Pin Stadium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Controller or Pin Stadium?
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Pin Stadium every 9 months. Most recently, Onkyo Controller was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pin Stadium on October 6, 2026.

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