# Roon ARC vs BluRemote

The clearest difference is price: Roon ARC at Free against BluRemote's $3.99. Roon ARC also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 18) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). BluRemote's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.3) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Roon ARC is free to download; BluRemote costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BluRemote holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roon ARC has 196 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Roon ARC's written reviews are positive against 47% of BluRemote's.

Roon ARC ships an update monthly, BluRemote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roon ARC | BluRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roon-arc/id1555549544/reviews) | **[3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **46.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 122 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014764082) | [Christoph Goldner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657379305) |

## What reviewers say

### Roon ARC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roon-arc/id1555549544)

Access your entire Roon music library and streaming services on the go. Enjoy personalized recommendations, offline listening, and advanced audio controls with a familiar interface.

**Highlights:** Access Roon library anywhere, Stream TIDAL, Qobuz, KKBOX, Offline music downloads, Personalized recommendations, Advanced audio controls (MUSE), Car integration

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Roon
- 🌍 Access music library anywhere
- 🔊 High-quality audio playback
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Useful feature additions like EQ presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Unreliable performance, especially on mobile networks
- 📱 Lack of iPad-optimized interface
- 🔌 Requires complex network setup for remote access

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted media files
- Disappearing playlists
- Inability to select external storage for downloads
- Inconsistent connectivity to Roon server

**Requested features**

- Native iPad app
- Siri integration for voice control
- Improved browsing and search capabilities
- Automatic offline downloads
- MQA decoding support


### BluRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Control your BluOS-enabled music players with a faster, cleaner interface. Enjoy immediate access to presets, playlists, and playback controls, with interactive widgets and Siri command support for seamless automation.

**Highlights:** BluOS player control, Preset and playlist access, Playback and volume control, Interactive widgets, Siri commands and automation, Landscape support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roon ARC free?

Roon ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BluRemote free?

BluRemote costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roon ARC or BluRemote?

BluRemote is rated higher. Roon ARC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while BluRemote averages 3.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Roon ARC or BluRemote have ads?

Neither Roon ARC nor BluRemote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roon ARC or BluRemote?

Roon ARC ships an update monthly, and BluRemote every 5 weeks. Most recently, Roon ARC was updated on September 24, 2026 and BluRemote on September 26, 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.*