Comparison

Onkyo Controller vs Optoma TapCast

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

Optoma TapCast

Wirelessly stream audio, video, and your mobile screen to a compatible projector or interactive flat panel. Control your device remotely or mirror your desktop to your smartphone for direct touch interaction.

Highlights
  • Stream audio and video
  • Remote control projector
  • Mirror mobile screen
  • Control projector from desktop mirror
  • Wireless display solution
Features
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TapCast is a wireless display solution which offers a friendly and convenient user experience for home entertainment, corporate and education sharing and collaboration. To use this APP on your phone or tablet, you need an Optoma Projector / IFP with TapCast Server pre-installed. With TapCast you can: 1. Stream any audio or video file to your Projector / IFP. 2. Use your smartphone as Remote Controller for your Projector / IFP. 3. Mirror your mobile screen to your Projector / IFP. 4. Mirror your desktop screen to your smartphone and touch the screen directly to control your Projector / IFP, as if you are touching your Projector / IFP. This is the client side APP. The server APP is exclusively found on Optoma Projector / IFP that has TapCast Server built in.

Screenshots

Onkyo Controller4 screens
Optoma TapCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

Onkyo Controller and Optoma TapCast both sit at 2.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 26% of Onkyo Controller's written reviews are positive against 0% of Optoma TapCast's. Onkyo Controller also leads on ratings volume (624 vs 8). Optoma TapCast's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 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

Onkyo Controller holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 624 ratings behind it against 8, 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 0% of Optoma TapCast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, Optoma TapCast every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Onkyo Controller versus Optoma TapCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo ControllerOptoma TapCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (624 ratings) — better2.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings624 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCOptoma Corporation

Customer experience

Onkyo Controller

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

Optoma TapCast

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews4 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

Optoma TapCast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Optoma TapCast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Optoma TapCast free?
Optoma TapCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Controller or Optoma TapCast?
Onkyo Controller is rated higher. Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Optoma TapCast averages 2.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Onkyo Controller or Optoma TapCast have ads?
Neither Onkyo Controller nor Optoma TapCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Controller or Optoma TapCast?
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Optoma TapCast every 5 weeks. Most recently, Onkyo Controller was updated on October 24, 2026 and Optoma TapCast on October 19, 2026.

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