Comparison

Onkyo Controller vs Juky

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

Juky

This app lets guests collaboratively create a party playlist by suggesting and voting on songs. The most popular tracks are played, ensuring everyone enjoys the music. It simplifies hosting by letting guests manage the music selection.

Highlights
  • Guest song suggestions
  • Real-time voting system
  • Host-free music management
  • Collaborative playlist creation
  • Most voted song plays next
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Let your guests set the mood with the perfect music. No more tossing phones around to create a track list for the party Juky is an app which allows everyone to be the DJ of your party. No need to have to toss around your phone or other impractical solutions, allow your guests to take the party in their own hands and let them be the DJ! Juky allows all guests to suggest and vote for songs they would like to hear. The song with the most votes will be played, so there will always be a song playing that most people like. This allows you as a host to not have to worry about music or related matters, your guests will handle it. For more information, check out https://juky.app Juky is in no way affiliated with Spotify, AB. Nor should it be considered a company endorsed by Spotify, AB. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Any product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks or images featured or referred to within the Juky website and app are the property of their respective trademark holders. These trademark holders are not affiliated with Juky or its products. These trademark holders do not sponsor or endorse Juky. Artist and track names in screenshots are fictional and for illustration purposes only. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact us at disclaimer@juky.app Terms of Service: https://juky.app/terms-of-service/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://juky.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Onkyo Controller4 screens
Juky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Juky at 2.9 against Onkyo Controller's 2.2. Juky also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 26%). Onkyo Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Juky sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Onkyo Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Juky holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 625 ratings behind it against 17, 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 57% of Juky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, Juky every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Onkyo Controller versus Juky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo ControllerJuky
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (625 ratings)2.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings625 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCJuky

Customer experience

Onkyo Controller

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

Juky

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

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

Juky

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Juky

Subscriptions1
  • Juky Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Juky Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Juky free?
Juky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Controller or Juky?
Juky is rated higher. Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Juky averages 2.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Onkyo Controller or Juky have ads?
Juky shows ads; Onkyo Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Controller or Juky?
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Juky every 7 months. Most recently, Onkyo Controller was updated on October 30, 2026 and Juky on October 24, 2026.

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