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 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.
- Customize general device functions
- Adjust equalizer settings
- Modify audio settings
- View embedded user guides
- Control charging and indicator lights
- Enable in-vehicle mode
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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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 (3.8 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
Both are free to download. Hegel Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FiiO Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | FiiO Control | Hegel Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (5 ratings) | 3.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 73.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 26 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
- Unlock Hegel Remote$8.99
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