Comparison

PA66Control vs Nexus Player

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

Head to head
About

PA66Control

This app allows users to control a home audio distribution system, offering up to 100W of power per zone across 18 zones. It provides flexible control options via keypads, IR remotes, or third-party systems.

Highlights
  • Multi-zone audio control
  • Up to 100W power per zone
  • Supports up to 18 zones
  • Control via keypads
  • IR remote compatibility
  • 3rd party control system integration
Features
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The PA66 home audio system is a functional, easy-to-install, highly compatible, expandable, and used-friendly audio distribution system. In a few simple steps it provides up to 100W power per zone up to 18 zones which all can be controlled by packaged keypads, IR remote or 3rd party control system.

About

Nexus Player

Access your live TV, movies, and series from your own servers with a cinema-grade player. Enjoy a sleek interface, advanced playback features, and multi-server support on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Next-generation video player
  • Live TV with program guide
  • Movies & series library management
  • Optimized for iPhone & iPad
  • Multi-server & multi-profile support
  • Advanced customization options
  • 7 language support
Features
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Nexus Player redefines the way you watch your content. Designed to deliver a cinema-grade experience, right on your iPhone or iPad. Connect your streaming servers and instantly access your live TV channels, movies and series — all from a sleek, smooth interface designed for every screen. ▸ CHROMECAST Send a movie, an episode or a channel from your iPhone or iPad to your TV in one tap, and stay in control: pause, seek, audio and subtitles, all from your device. ▸ PROGRAM GUIDE A redesigned guide on a clear timeline: what's on now and what's next, channel by channel, on iPhone and iPad. It loads on demand, even with thousands of channels. ▸ NEXT-GENERATION VIDEO PLAYER A powerful playback engine compatible with all video, audio and subtitle formats on the market. HDR, 4K, Dolby: everything is handled natively, with no compromise. Image-based subtitles are supported, and switching audio or subtitle tracks no longer interrupts playback. ▸ LIVE TV Browse your channels by category, keep your favorites close at hand and switch channels instantly. Automatic reconnection keeps the stream going, even on an unstable connection. ▸ MOVIES & SERIES Explore your movies and series with posters, synopses and detailed info pages. Pick up exactly where you left off with “Continue watching”, save titles to My list, and let the next episode start on its own. ▸ DESIGNED FOR iPHONE & iPAD On iPad, a redesigned landscape interface with a side rail. On iPhone, intuitive navigation. Every interaction is designed for your Apple device. ▸ FAST, EVEN WITH HUGE PLAYLISTS Tens of thousands of channels, movies and series open in an instant. Search ignores accents and punctuation. ▸ MULTI-SERVER & MULTI-PROFILE Compatible with Xtream Codes, MAG (Stalker) and M3U. Add as many servers as you want. Create a profile for each family member, with their own avatar, list and watch history. ▸ ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION Real-time audio track and subtitle selection, subtitle styles and aspect ratio adjustment (16:9, 21:9, 4:3 and more). ▸ 7 LANGUAGES Interface available in English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Turkish. ▸ RELIABLE & SMART Seamless automatic reconnection after interruptions. Smart disruption detection. Playback resume across all your content. Nexus Player isn't just another player. It's the one you'll keep. Nexus Player does not provide any content. The app is a player that connects to your own servers. Movie and series images and metadata are provided by TMDB (The Movie Database). Nexus Player is not affiliated with or endorsed by TMDB. Terms of Use: https://nexusplayer.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://nexusplayer.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

PA66Control3 screens
Nexus Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nexus Player at 100% against PA66Control's 0%. Nexus Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). PA66Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Nexus Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. PA66Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PA66Control ships an update fortnightly, Nexus Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PA66Control versus Nexus Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPA66ControlNexus Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVanco.IncMicipsa Sana

Customer experience

PA66Control

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Nexus Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PA66Control

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Nexus Player

Subscriptions2
  • NexusPlayer Pro$2.993 Months
  • NexusPlayer Pro$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • NexusPlayer Pro$17.99

Questions

Is PA66Control free?
PA66Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nexus Player free?
Nexus Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PA66Control or Nexus Player have ads?
Nexus Player shows ads; PA66Control does not.
Which is updated more often, PA66Control or Nexus Player?
PA66Control ships an update fortnightly, and Nexus Player weekly. Most recently, PA66Control was updated on October 20, 2026 and Nexus Player on October 24, 2026.

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