Comparison

Onkyo Controller vs MAP

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

MAP

This home audio system app utilizes advanced technology for easy installation and control of a multi-zone audio distribution system. It offers powerful sound distribution with user-friendly keypads and remote control options for an enhanced listening experience.

Highlights
  • Advanced Generation D technology
  • Easy installation
  • Highly compatible
  • Expandable system
  • Up to 50W power
  • Control up to 18 zones
  • Keypad and IR remote control
Features
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The MAP-800US/1200US home audio system brings you the advanced Generation D technology, is a functional,easy-to-install, highly compatible, expandable, and used-friendly audio distribution system. Few simple steps to install, it provides up to 50W power by class D amplifier and distribute at most to 18 zones which all can be controlled by packaged keypads and/or IR remote controller. The overall distribution system including package devices is easy-to-install, so every audiophile in every zone can use IR controller or keypads to enjoy the powerful audio.

Screenshots

Onkyo Controller4 screens
MAP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Onkyo Controller at 26% against MAP's 0%. MAP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, MAP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Onkyo Controller versus MAP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo ControllerMAP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (620 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings620 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCDaWei Chou

Customer experience

Onkyo Controller

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

MAP

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

MAP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

None

MAP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MAP free?
MAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Onkyo Controller or MAP have ads?
Neither Onkyo Controller nor MAP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Controller or MAP?
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, and MAP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Onkyo Controller was updated on October 17, 2026 and MAP on October 4, 2026.

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