Comparison

Integra Control Pro vs Slacker Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Integra Control Pro

Control compatible Integra network products with your iOS device. Stream music from various services and your local library, manage playback, and adjust settings for your home theater system. Includes advanced features like Dirac Live sound correction.

Highlights
  • Music streaming (Pandora, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal)
  • Control music library from smart device/NAS
  • Remote control functions (play, volume, input)
  • Control connected Blu-Ray/TV via HDMI
  • Dirac Live sound field correction
  • Check audio/video formats
  • Turn on unit via Network Standby
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The Integra Controller is the official Integra remote control application that allows users to conveniently operate compatible Integra 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 Receivers and Pre Amps 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 Integra Control Pro. ・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

Slacker Studio

Discover a unique listening experience by blending your favorite music stations with the voices of people you follow. Create and share your own audio "Breaks" with friends, adding a personal touch to music streams.

Highlights
  • Blend music stations with follower voices
  • Follow interesting people to hear their voices
  • Control music-to-voice mix ratio
  • Broadcast 30-second audio "Breaks"
  • Add custom images and comments to Breaks
  • Attach intros to songs for sharing
Features
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The music you love, blended with the voices you care about. Pick your favorite station and start listening. Find some interesting people to follow and you'll hear their voices between your songs. Want to listen to Today's Hits, but hear the voices of your best friends pop in after a few songs? You can do that. Want to listen to classical music but hear ABC News headlines and podcast comedy clips pop in after a few songs? You can do that. Want to hear mostly music or mostly talk? Yeah, you can do that too. YOU control the mix of songs and voices. Broadcast your own voice to your followers, and they'll hear your unique personality right alongside their favorite songs. Record up to 30 seconds of audio in Slacker Studio (we call that a "Break"), add custom images and comments, and then publish straight to your friends' streams. Want to share some music? Record an intro, attach it to a song, and broadcast it to fellow Slacker Studio users. Our Facebook and Google login options are for verification only. We won’t share or collect your data or post to your social apps unless you tell us it’s OK, and we promise we’ll ask your permission first.

Screenshots

Integra Control Pro4 screens
Slacker Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Slacker Studio at 3.4 against Integra Control Pro's 1.8. Slacker Studio also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 10%). Integra Control Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Slacker Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Integra Control Pro's written reviews are positive against 42% of Slacker Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Integra Control Pro versus Slacker Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntegra Control ProSlacker Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (66 ratings)3.4 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66 — better56
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB76 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCSlacker, Inc.

Customer experience

Integra Control Pro

All ratings66 ratings
Positive13.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative74.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative87.5%

Slacker Studio

All ratings56 ratings
Positive60.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative45.8%

Bugs and requests

Integra Control Pro

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Cannot connect to receiver
  • App crashes on launch
  • Gray and black screens
  • Receiver not found
  • Stuck on connecting...
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  • Album artwork disappeared
  • Spotify integration issues
  • App hangs after EQ display
  • App crashes on startup
  • App closes immediately
  • App fails completely
  • App stops responding on iPad
  • Constantly searching for receiver
  • Requires receiver reset to reconnect
  • Cannot control device on iPad

Requested features

7 requests
  • Display speakers in use for sound modes
  • Sports mode
  • Display speaker status in sound modes
  • More functionality expected for high-priced AVR
  • One app for all Integra receivers
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  • Display album artwork
  • Fix HDMI ARC audio format display

Slacker Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Integra Control Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Slacker Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Integra Control Pro free?
Integra Control Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slacker Studio free?
Slacker Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Integra Control Pro or Slacker Studio?
Slacker Studio is rated higher. Integra Control Pro averages 1.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Slacker Studio averages 3.4 from 56 ratings.
Do Integra Control Pro or Slacker Studio have ads?
Slacker Studio shows ads; Integra Control Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Integra Control Pro or Slacker Studio?
Integra Control Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Slacker Studio every 3 months. Most recently, Integra Control Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and Slacker Studio on October 7, 2026.

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