Comparison

Lindemann vs HQPDcontrol v4

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

Head to head
About

Lindemann

Control your LINDEMANN streaming devices with this intuitive app. Access high-resolution music from various sources, create playlists, and manage device settings for studio master quality streaming.

Highlights
  • Operate LINDEMANN streaming devices
  • Play high-resolution music
  • Access UPnP/DLNA servers
  • Stream from USB, web radio, and services
  • Create favorites and playlists
  • Edit network player settings
Features
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The LINDEMANN app allows to operate all current streaming-capable LINDEMANN devices in an intuitive, convenient manner. Play high-resolution music from your UPnP/DLNA server, a USB medium, web radio or one of the numerous integrated streaming services. Create your personal favorites and playlists. Edit the settings for your LINDEMANN network player. The LINDEMANN app offers you total control anytime over one of the most advanced streaming platforms on the world market. Experience streaming in studio master quality! Functions at a glance: - Browse your music library and various streaming services - Play back music over your LINDEMANN network player - Edit the settings for your LINDEMANN network player

About

HQPDcontrol v4

Control your high-quality audio playback and upsampling from your mobile device. Browse your music library, manage playback queues, and adjust audio processing settings remotely. Seamlessly connect to your HQPlayer setup for an intuitive audiophile experience.

Highlights
  • Library browsing by artist, album, genre, and directory
  • Full playback transport controls
  • Real-time audio format and processing display
  • Queue management with drag-and-drop reordering
  • Remote adjustment of HQPlayer audio settings
  • HRA catalog browsing and streaming
  • Automatic HQPlayer instance discovery
Features
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HQPDcontrol is the remote control for HQPlayer — the renowned high-quality audio player and upsampler. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, intuitive control surface for your audiophile setup. LIBRARY BROWSING Browse your music collection by artists, albums, genres, directories, or playlists. Search across your entire library instantly. View album artwork, track details, and digital booklets. Choose between grid and list views with configurable column layouts optimized for both phones and tablets. PLAYBACK CONTROL Full transport controls with real-time track information, album art, and a detailed audio format display showing sample rate, format (PCM/DSD), and the processing pipeline. Scrub through tracks, adjust volume, and monitor audio levels with a multi-channel meter view featuring peak indicators. QUEUE MANAGEMENT View and edit your playing queue with drag-and-drop reordering. Add tracks, albums, or entire playlists. Clear the queue or save it as a playlist for later. Jump to the currently playing track with a single tap. HQPLAYER SETTINGS Adjust HQPlayer's audio processing parameters directly from your device. Change filters, modulators, and other settings in real time without interrupting playback. HRA CATALOG ACCESS Browse and search the HRA (HIGHRESAUDIO.com) streaming catalog directly from the app. Manage your HRA playlists and send streaming URLs to HQPlayer for playback — HQPDcontrol acts purely as a remote control, with all audio processing and playback handled by HQPlayer. AUTOMATIC DISCOVERY HQPDcontrol automatically detects HQPlayer instances on your network. Just launch the app and connect — or configure the connection manually if preferred. DESIGNED FOR AUDIOPHILES • Real-time audio level meters with multi-channel support • Detailed format and conversion information display • Support for PCM and DSD formats • Album booklet/liner notes viewer (PDF) • Library statistics and storage overview • Dark and light themes • Left-handed mode • Responsive layout for all screen sizes HQPDcontrol requires a running instance of HQPlayer on your network. No audio is streamed through the app — all playback is handled entirely by HQPlayer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lindemann4 screens
HQPDcontrol v44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HQPDcontrol v4 at 83% against Lindemann's 44%. HQPDcontrol v4 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Lindemann's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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. HQPDcontrol v4 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lindemann asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lindemann ships an update every 3 months, HQPDcontrol v4 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lindemann versus HQPDcontrol v4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLindemannHQPDcontrol v4
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLindemann audiotechnikAles Prochazka

Customer experience

Lindemann

Written reviews32 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.0%

HQPDcontrol v4

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Lindemann

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HQPDcontrol v4

Subscriptions2
  • HQPDcontrol v4 (M)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • HQPDcontrol v4 (A)7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Lindemann free?
Lindemann is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HQPDcontrol v4 free?
HQPDcontrol v4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lindemann or HQPDcontrol v4 have ads?
Neither Lindemann nor HQPDcontrol v4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lindemann or HQPDcontrol v4?
Lindemann ships an update every 3 months, and HQPDcontrol v4 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lindemann was updated on June 8, 2026 and HQPDcontrol v4 on September 22, 2026.

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