# Pro vs Roon ARC

The clearest difference is rating: Roon ARC at 3.3 against Pro's 1.7. Roon ARC also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 13). Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Roon ARC holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roon ARC has 196 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Pro's written reviews are positive against 36% of Roon ARC's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro | Roon ARC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-ject-play/id1434335977/reviews) | **[3.3 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roon-arc/id1555549544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **35.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audio Tuning Vertriebs GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/552800231) | [Roon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014764082) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-ject-play/id1434335977)

Control your Stream Box S2 Ultra device remotely. Access streaming services like Tidal and Spotify, internet radio, and local media from USB or NAS storage. Enjoy convenient input switching and screen customization.

**Highlights:** Control Stream Box S2 Ultra, Access Tidal and Spotify, Internet radio playback, USB and NAS media access, Input switching, Customizable screen backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Roon ARC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roon-arc/id1555549544)

Access your entire Roon music library and streaming services on the go. Enjoy personalized recommendations, offline listening, and advanced audio controls with a familiar interface.

**Highlights:** Access Roon library anywhere, Stream TIDAL, Qobuz, KKBOX, Offline music downloads, Personalized recommendations, Advanced audio controls (MUSE), Car integration

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Roon
- 🌍 Access music library anywhere
- 🔊 High-quality audio playback
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Useful feature additions like EQ presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Unreliable performance, especially on mobile networks
- 📱 Lack of iPad-optimized interface
- 🔌 Requires complex network setup for remote access

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted media files
- Disappearing playlists
- Inability to select external storage for downloads
- Inconsistent connectivity to Roon server

**Requested features**

- Native iPad app
- Siri integration for voice control
- Improved browsing and search capabilities
- Automatic offline downloads
- MQA decoding support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro free?

Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Roon ARC free?

Roon ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pro or Roon ARC?

Roon ARC is rated higher. Pro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Roon ARC averages 3.3 from 196 ratings.

### Do Pro or Roon ARC have ads?

Neither Pro nor Roon ARC shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*