Comparison

Boulder Controller vs BGMRadio

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

Head to head
About

Boulder Controller

Control your Boulder 866 Integrated and 812 DAC Preamplifier with this app. Stream music from various services, manage software updates, and configure your device settings wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Control Boulder 866 Integrated
  • Control Boulder 812 DAC Preamplifier
  • Stream from network services
  • Play music wirelessly
  • Setup 866/812 devices
  • Manage software updates
Features
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This app is for controlling Boulder Amplifiers equipment. It will control all aspects of the Boulder Model 866 Integrated and Model 812 DAC Preamplifier. It enables you to stream from networks and music subscription services, play music wirelessly, setup your 866 or 812, manage software updates, upload input photos, and more. Note: this app is only compatible with the 866 Integrated and the 812 DAC Preamplifier.

About

BGMRadio

Features
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BGMRadio is a public broadcast, in-store music platform produced by AMPai Music, a 100% genuine and legal innovative music technology company. It owns complete music copyrights of BGMRadio and can meet your in-store music needs.

Screenshots

Boulder Controller3 screens
BGMRadio2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boulder Controller at none against BGMRadio's 1. BGMRadio's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 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. BGMRadio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $134.99 per year. Boulder Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boulder Controller ships an update every 5 months, BGMRadio monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Boulder Controller versus BGMRadio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoulder ControllerBGMRadio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1212.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoulder Amplifiers, Inc.AMPai artificial intelligence music limited

In-app purchases

None

Boulder Controller

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BGMRadio

Subscriptions1
  • 基本版/1年繳$134.991 Year

Questions

Is Boulder Controller free?
Boulder Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BGMRadio free?
BGMRadio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boulder Controller or BGMRadio have ads?
Neither Boulder Controller nor BGMRadio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boulder Controller or BGMRadio?
Boulder Controller ships an update every 5 months, and BGMRadio monthly. Most recently, Boulder Controller was updated on November 3, 2026 and BGMRadio on November 3, 2026.