Comparison

FiiO Control vs Hegel Remote

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

Head to head
About

FiiO Control

This utility app allows you to customize settings for compatible FiiO Bluetooth audio devices. Adjust audio parameters, equalizer settings, and general device functions like charging and indicator lights. It also provides access to user guides for supported models.

Highlights
  • Customize general device functions
  • Adjust equalizer settings
  • Modify audio settings
  • View embedded user guides
  • Control charging and indicator lights
  • Enable in-vehicle mode
Features
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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

About

Hegel Remote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a seamless remote for your Hegel amplifier. Control power, volume, inputs, and presets with a clear interface and customizable widgets. Enjoy direct Wi-Fi connection without accounts or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Direct Wi-Fi amplifier control
  • Power, mute, input, and volume management
  • Live amp display mirroring
  • Customizable presets and input naming
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Hegel Remote turns your iPhone and iPad into a calm, clear remote for your Hegel amplifier. It talks to the amp directly over your own Wi-Fi network: no account, no cloud, no ads. THE REMOTE • Power, mute, inputs and volume on one screen • A large volume gauge: drag it, tap the buttons, or hold a number to glide there gradually • A live picture of your amp that shows its display, input and volume • Presets: your favourite input at the right volume, one tap away • On iPad, presets and inputs are always in view, also in a small window next to another app • Works with VoiceOver MADE YOURS • Name your inputs (Vinyl, TV, Streamer) and hide the ones you don't use • Give an input its own volume, set the moment you switch to it • Night volume limit: a highest volume for the late hours • More than one Hegel? Add them all, at home or in your holiday home, and switch with a tap • Share your setup with another iPhone or iPad through a QR code • Gentle haptics and animations, each of which you can switch off OUTSIDE THE APP • Home Screen widgets, including one with your presets • Lock Screen widgets • Controls for Control Center and the Lock Screen: power, mute, volume up and down (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: turn the amp on or off, louder or quieter, mute it, or switch to an input or preset by its name ("Switch Hegel Remote to Vinyl"), also from an automation at bedtime • Apple Watch: power, mute, volume, inputs and presets on your wrist SUPPORTED AMPLIFIERS Hegel Röst, H95, H120, H190, H190V, H390 and H590, and the streaming amplifiers H150, H200, H400 and H600, connected to your network. The app finds your amp by itself, or you enter its IP address. TRY IT FREE Try everything free for 14 days. After that, one purchase unlocks the app for good: no subscription, all future updates included. Bought the app before? Then it stays unlocked. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or supported by Hegel in any way.

Screenshots

FiiO Control4 screens
Hegel Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hegel Remote at 74% against FiiO Control's 13%. Hegel Remote also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.0). FiiO Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Hegel Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FiiO Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hegel Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of FiiO Control's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hegel Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FiiO Control ships an update fortnightly, Hegel Remote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FiiO Control versus Hegel Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiiO ControlHegel Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings)3.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings512 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer广州飞傲电子科技有限公司Thijs Langenhuijsen

Customer experience

FiiO Control

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative79.9%

Hegel Remote

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.5%

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

None

FiiO Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hegel Remote

One-time1
  • Unlock Hegel Remote$8.99

Questions

Is FiiO Control free?
FiiO Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hegel Remote free?
Hegel Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FiiO Control or Hegel Remote?
Hegel Remote is rated higher. FiiO Control averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hegel Remote averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.
Do FiiO Control or Hegel Remote have ads?
Neither FiiO Control nor Hegel Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FiiO Control or Hegel Remote?
FiiO Control ships an update fortnightly, and Hegel Remote every 9 days. Most recently, FiiO Control was updated on November 10, 2026 and Hegel Remote on November 7, 2026.

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