Comparison

Integra Control Pro vs Russound

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

Russound

Control your multiroom audio system from your iPhone or iPad. Manage zones, access system favorites, and view source metadata like album art. Supports various music streaming services with compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Zone control
  • Source metadata and album art
  • System favorites management
  • Streaming service integration
  • DLNA support
Features
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The Russound app is the perfect way to control your Russound Multiroom Audio System from your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: *Easy control of any zone *Source Metadata, including album art for supported sources *Access to System Favorites - Create, edit or delete any favorites from your iPhone or iPad. *Supports compatible music services such as Spotify®, Pandora®, SiriusXM®, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn®, vTuner®, DLNA and more when used with compatible Russound streaming audio products. Compatibility varies by Russound device. Works with: Any network-connected Russound SMZ-Series, MCA-Series, MBX Series or XStream Series products. Note: Available features and screens within the Russound app are dependent on the connected Russound devices and the configured streaming services and physical sources connected to the devices.

Screenshots

Integra Control Pro4 screens
Russound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Russound at 2.8 against Integra Control Pro's 1.8. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

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

Russound holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 54 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 10% and 11% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Integra Control Pro versus Russound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntegra Control ProRussound
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (68 ratings)2.8 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews11.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCRussound FMP

Customer experience

Integra Control Pro

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

Russound

All ratings54 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative53.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative74.1%

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

Russound

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Integra Control Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Russound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Integra Control Pro free?
Integra Control Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Russound free?
Russound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Integra Control Pro or Russound?
Russound is rated higher. Integra Control Pro averages 1.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Russound averages 2.8 from 54 ratings.
Do Integra Control Pro or Russound have ads?
Neither Integra Control Pro nor Russound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Integra Control Pro or Russound?
Integra Control Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Russound every 3 months. Most recently, Integra Control Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Russound on October 9, 2026.

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