Comparison

Onkyo Controller vs Animendations

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

Animendations

Features
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I built Animendations because I was tired of the same three problems every anime fan knows too well: staring at a watchlist with no idea what to watch next, googling "what order do I watch Fate Series" for the hundredth time, and sitting through twenty episodes of filler because nobody warned me. So I made the app I always wished existed. Animendations isn't another streaming service trying to lock you into its own library. Think of it more like Spotify for anime: a companion that actually gets your taste and sends you straight to whatever app already has the episode, whether that's Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, or wherever you already watch. Recommendations that actually get you The DT-Engine looks at more than just "people who watched X also watched Y." It factors in your favorite studios, the voice actors you keep gravitating toward, the genres you rate highest, and what's trending in your corner of the world, so the suggestions actually feel like they came from someone who knows your taste, not a generic algorithm. Watch Path: never wonder "what order do I watch this in?" again Long-running franchises with movies, spin-offs, and side stories scattered everywhere are a nightmare to sort out on your own. Watch Path lays the whole thing out as an interactive map, so you always know exactly what's essential, what's optional, and what to watch next. Fillerbuster: skip the padding, keep the story Every episode gets tagged Canon, Mixed, or Filler, and the community keeps those tags honest through crowdsourced voting. No more losing a weekend to arcs that don't matter. Oracle, your anime companion Oracle is the AI sidekick baked right into the app: ask it for a recommendation, get a reminder about a new episode, or just chat about your current watch. It's there when you want it and easy to quiet down when you don't. One tap to watch Found something you're excited about? One tap sends you straight into the streaming app that has it. No searching around, no second-guessing. I'm an anime fan first and a developer second, and this app is my way of giving something back to a community that's given me a lot of great stories over the years. Every feature came from a real annoyance I've felt as a viewer, and I'm still building this thing out in the open with fans in mind. If you've got ideas or you're just here to find your next favorite show, welcome. Glad you're here. Animendations Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription (monthly or annual). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://animendations.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Onkyo Controller4 screens
Animendations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Onkyo Controller at none against Animendations's 2. Animendations's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Animendations sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Onkyo Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, Animendations weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Onkyo Controller versus Animendations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo ControllerAnimendations
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (625 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings625 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCTeardrop Developments, LLC

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

Animendations

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Animendations

Subscriptions2
  • Animendations Pro Monthly Member$4.991 Month
  • Animendations Pro Annual Member$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Animendations free?
Animendations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Onkyo Controller or Animendations have ads?
Neither Onkyo Controller nor Animendations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Controller or Animendations?
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Animendations weekly. Most recently, Onkyo Controller was updated on November 6, 2026 and Animendations on October 24, 2026.

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