Comparison

Onkyo Controller vs RIVA Voice

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

RIVA Voice

This application allows users to manage and control RIVA VOICE SPEAKER systems. It provides a centralized platform for interacting with your smart speaker hardware.

Highlights
  • Manage speaker systems
  • Control speaker functions
  • Centralized platform
  • Interact with hardware
Features
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The RIVA VOICE app will manage and control RIVA VOICE SPEAKER systems.

Screenshots

Onkyo Controller4 screens
RIVA Voice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Onkyo Controller at 620 against RIVA Voice's 16. RIVA Voice's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

RIVA Voice holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 620 ratings behind it against 16, 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 43% of RIVA Voice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, RIVA Voice monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Onkyo Controller versus RIVA Voice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo ControllerRIVA Voice
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (620 ratings)2.4 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings620 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCAudio Design Experts, Inc.

Customer experience

Onkyo Controller

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

RIVA Voice

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

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

RIVA Voice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

None

RIVA Voice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RIVA Voice free?
RIVA Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Controller or RIVA Voice?
RIVA Voice is rated higher. Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 out of 5 from 620 ratings, while RIVA Voice averages 2.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Onkyo Controller or RIVA Voice have ads?
Neither Onkyo Controller nor RIVA Voice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Controller or RIVA Voice?
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, and RIVA Voice monthly. Most recently, Onkyo Controller was updated on October 17, 2026 and RIVA Voice on October 11, 2026.

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