FiiO Control vs Hegel Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FiiO Control
This application allows users to customize and control their FiiO Bluetooth audio devices. Adjust audio settings, equalizer profiles, and general device functions for an enhanced listening experience.
- Customize general functions (charging, RGB, DAC mode)
- Adjust equalizer settings
- Change audio settings (digital filter, channel balance)
- Access embedded user guide
- Connect to supported FiiO Bluetooth devices
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FiiO Control app is designed exclusively for controlling FiiO Bluetooth devices. You can use this app to change the audio settings, equalizer and other functions of your FiiO Bluetooth device. Features: 1. Customize the general functions such as Charging on-off, RGB indicator light on-off, in-vehicle mode, DAC work mode, etc; 2. Adjust the equalizer; 3. Change audio settings such as digital filter, channel balance, etc. 4. View the embedded user guide for device introductions; Note: This app currently supports connecting with FiiO Q5, Q5s, BTR3, BTR3K, BTR5, EH3 NC, LC-BT2. The support for newer models will be added once they're available. Due to the differences in Bluetooth chips and DAC chips, the settings for each model may vary. Please refer to the menus that appear after device connection for the actual settings. ----------------------------------------------------------- If you have any questions of using this app or any suggestions, feel free to contact us using the below methods: E-mail: support@fiio.net FiiO website: http://www.fiio.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiiOAUDIO
Hegel Remote
Control your compatible Hegel amplifier remotely over your network. Adjust volume, mute, select inputs, and manage presets with ease. This app provides a convenient way to interact with your audio equipment.
- Network scan for amplifiers
- Manual IP input
- Eco mode control
- Volume and mute control
- Input selection and naming
- Preset volume settings
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This apps allow you to remote control Hegel amplifiers that support IP-control. (Röst, H95, H120, H190, H390, H590) FEATURES: - Scan network for Hegel amplifiers - Manual IP input - Eco mode on/off - Mute on/off - Volume control - Input selection - Fast preset volume settings - Volume interval preset (min, max) - Show/Hide inputs - Assign name to inputs DISCLAIMER: This app is not affiliated, endorsed or supported by Hegel in any way
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hegel Remote at 74% against FiiO Control's 13%. Hegel Remote also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.5). FiiO Control's advantage is price (Free vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
FiiO Control is free to download; Hegel Remote costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hegel Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of FiiO Control's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hegel Remote's.
FiiO Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Hegel Remote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FiiO Control | Hegel Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 2.5 (24 ratings) | 3.3 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | 73.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广州飞傲电子科技有限公司 | Thijs Langenhuijsen |
Customer experience
FiiO Control
Hegel Remote
Bugs and requests
FiiO Control
Reported bugs
5 issues- App not detecting devices
- Connection failures
- Crashes on startup
- Settings not persisting
- Incompatibility with newer devices and iOS versions
Requested features
6 requests- More customizable EQ
- Multiple EQ presets
- Parametric EQ
- Firmware update support
- Wider device compatibility
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- Improved app stability and reliability
Hegel Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FiiO Control
No in-app purchases
Hegel Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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