Onkyo Controller vs ALPINE_OPTIM
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.
ALPINE_OPTIM
This app uses your iPhone's microphone to automatically tune your car's audio system for optimal sound. It allows for easy setup of custom sound curves and connects wirelessly via Bluetooth.
- Automatic sound tuning
- Acoustic condition measurement
- Custom sound curve setup
- Bluetooth connectivity
- iPhone microphone analysis
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[Alpine unique sound tuning] Alpine’s unique sound tuning technology uses auto-tuning to measure the acoustic conditions inside your car, then corrects and optimizes the sound. Use your iPhone’s built-in microphone for easy analysis and measurement, ensuring ideal sound results. [Easy sound set up with professional equalizing] Once basic system configuration is complete with the PC app, you can easily set up your favorite target curve with your iPhone. The OPTIM sound tuning app will automatically adjust your sound system to the custom sound curve you have set. [BT connection] Connection to your "OPTIM™" system is a simple process via Bluetooth, and no special operation is required. Simply follow the guide in the app to connect and start tuning right away. [Supported model] Please note that the ALPINE OPTIM app is compatible with "OPTIM8" PXE-C80-88 and "OPTIM6" PXE-C60-60. [Note] Be sure to use the latest version of the software for optimal performance. Upgrade your car audio experience with the ALPINE OPTIM app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Onkyo Controller at 620 against ALPINE_OPTIM's 7. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for Onkyo Controller against 2.3 for ALPINE_OPTIM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 620 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Onkyo Controller's written reviews are positive against 27% of ALPINE_OPTIM's.
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, ALPINE_OPTIM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Onkyo Controller | ALPINE_OPTIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (620 ratings) | 2.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | 27.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 620 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 11 Trading Company LLC | Alpine Electronics Marketing,Inc. |
Customer experience
Onkyo Controller
ALPINE_OPTIM
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
ALPINE_OPTIM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Onkyo Controller
No in-app purchases
ALPINE_OPTIM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Onkyo Controller free?
Is ALPINE_OPTIM free?
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Do Onkyo Controller or ALPINE_OPTIM have ads?
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