Onkyo Controller vs EZ PLAY 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
EZ PLAY 2
This application allows you to easily manage the volume, LED lighting, and audio settings for compatible MONSTER EZ PLAY 2 speakers. Connect and control multiple speakers simultaneously, adjust individual volumes, and customize lighting effects for an enhanced audio experience.
- Volume control
- LED lighting customization
- Audio feature management
- Connect multiple speakers
- Battery level monitoring
- Speaker pairing
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Easily control the volume, lighting, and audio features of your compatible MONSTER EZ PLAY 2 speakers. Control the MONSTER EZ Play 2 speaker Connection, for MONSTER LUNA , Monster SolarX, -Pair up to 4 or more speaker -1（TX）Transmitter -more than 4 (RX) Receivers -Adjusting the master and individual volumes -Easily change the color, mode, and brightness of the LED lights -Monitor the battery level
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Onkyo Controller at 2.2 against EZ PLAY 2's 1.7. Onkyo Controller also leads on ratings volume (620 vs 6). EZ PLAY 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Onkyo Controller holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 620 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, EZ PLAY 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Onkyo Controller | EZ PLAY 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (620 ratings) — better | 1.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 620 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 11 Trading Company LLC | 丽丽 巴 |
Customer experience
Onkyo Controller
EZ PLAY 2
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
EZ PLAY 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Onkyo Controller
No in-app purchases
EZ PLAY 2
No in-app purchases
