# HQPDcontrol v4 vs LyrPlay

The clearest difference is rating: LyrPlay at 4.5 against HQPDcontrol v4's 3.9. LyrPlay also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 2). HQPDcontrol v4's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HQPDcontrol v4 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LyrPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LyrPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of HQPDcontrol v4's written reviews are positive against 50% of LyrPlay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HQPDcontrol v4 ships an update weekly, LyrPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HQPDcontrol v4 | LyrPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hqpdcontrol-v4/id1518963245/reviews) | **[4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyrplay/id6746776736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ales Prochazka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518963457) | [Eric Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818489254) |

## What reviewers say

### HQPDcontrol v4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hqpdcontrol-v4/id1518963245)

Control HQPlayer, a high-quality audio player, from your iPhone or iPad. Browse your music library, manage playback, and adjust audio settings remotely. Access streaming catalogs and enjoy an intuitive interface designed for audiophiles.

**Highlights:** Library browsing by artist, album, genre, and directory, Full playback transport controls, Real-time audio format and processing display, Queue management with drag-and-drop reordering, Direct adjustment of HQPlayer audio processing parameters, HRA streaming catalog access, Automatic HQPlayer network discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HQPDcontrol v4 (M) | $1.99 | per month |
| HQPDcontrol v4 (A) | $12.99 | per year |


### LyrPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyrplay/id6746776736)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a premium Squeezebox player, offering seamless integration with Lyrion Media Server. Enjoy your personal music collection with native FLAC support, high-quality audio streaming, and offline playback capabilities.

**Highlights:** Native FLAC and Opus support, Material Web Interface integration, CarPlay support, Background audio playback, Offline playback for queued songs, Automatic server discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icon Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HQPDcontrol v4 free?

HQPDcontrol v4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LyrPlay free?

LyrPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HQPDcontrol v4 or LyrPlay?

LyrPlay is rated higher. HQPDcontrol v4 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while LyrPlay averages 4.5 from 21 ratings.

### Do HQPDcontrol v4 or LyrPlay have ads?

Neither HQPDcontrol v4 nor LyrPlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HQPDcontrol v4 or LyrPlay?

HQPDcontrol v4 ships an update weekly, and LyrPlay monthly. Most recently, HQPDcontrol v4 was updated on November 7, 2026 and LyrPlay on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*