Comparison

Onkyo Controller vs My Nevo

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

My Nevo

This app acts as a smart home assistant, helping you discover, set up, and control various connected devices. It offers guides and troubleshooting for popular issues, aiming to simplify smart home management for all users.

Highlights
  • Smart device discovery
  • Device configuration
  • Device interaction
  • Tailored guides
  • Troubleshooting support
  • Expanded device list
Features
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I’m Nevo, here to help you discover, configure and interact with a range of smart home devices Our app is designed to make life easier for users of all skills levels, with tailored guides and troubleshooting for popular issues. We’re working hard to expand our list of supported devices which today includes: - Tide Family of Smart Thermostats - Aspen Family of Zigbee Sensors - OFA Smart Control Pro (URC 7966) - OFA Smart Streamer (URC 7945) - Eterna - Xtreme Low Power Bluetooth LE Remote - Eterna XLR - Energy Harvesting Remote - Nevo Butler Entertainment Companion - Butler Family of Smart Home hubs More to come soon… Powered by nevo.ai and supercharged with QuickSet Cloud learn more: quicksetcloud.com

Screenshots

Onkyo Controller4 screens
My Nevo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Nevo at 4.8 against Onkyo Controller's 2.2. My Nevo also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 625). On price, review sentiment, 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

My Nevo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Onkyo Controller's written reviews are positive against 33% of My Nevo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Onkyo Controller versus My Nevo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo ControllerMy Nevo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (625 ratings)4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews32.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6251.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCUniversal Electronics Inc.

Customer experience

Onkyo Controller

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

My Nevo

All ratings1,882 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative63.3%

User reviews

Onkyo Controller

From 625 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Supports Tidal and Spotify
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with older devices

My Nevo

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Fast and smooth setup process
  • 💡 Innovative chatbot-style setup
  • 🤖 Helpful chatbot assistant

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App doesn't work, crashes, or won't open
  • 🐛 Remote doesn't connect or pair with devices
  • 🤖 Unhelpful or non-existent customer support
  • 🤖 Frustrating chatbot interface for remote setup
  • 🔋 Remote batteries not included

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

My Nevo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Remote firmware update issues
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices
  • Frequent connection failures

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow individual button configuration for remote setup
  • Provide guided wizard instead of chatbot for remote setup
  • Improve app stability and connectivity

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

None

My Nevo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Nevo free?
My Nevo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Controller or My Nevo?
My Nevo is rated higher. Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while My Nevo averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Onkyo Controller or My Nevo have ads?
Neither Onkyo Controller nor My Nevo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Controller or My Nevo?
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, and My Nevo every 2 months. Most recently, Onkyo Controller was updated on October 30, 2026 and My Nevo on October 27, 2026.

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