Comparison

Audio System vs NAM Control

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

Head to head
About

Audio System

Control your Audio System speaker devices, amplifiers, and WiFi products. Stream music from various services, manage playback modes, and adjust volume and audio settings for a seamless audio experience.

Highlights
  • Control speaker devices and amplifiers
  • Manage WiFi audio products
  • Team playback for multiple devices
  • Switch audio source modes (WiFi, Bluetooth, Aux, HDMI, Optical)
  • Adjust volume, left/right channel
  • Stream from iHeartRadio, Spotify, Qobuz, TIDAL, Tunein, Napster
  • Play locally stored music
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The Audio System App is used to control Audio System speaker devices, Audio System audio amplifiers, Audio System WiFi products, or other speaker devices with built-in Audio System sound source boards or amplifier boards. The Audio System App provides functions: let different Audio System devices on the same network play the same music in a team; Control the device to switch among different audio source modes, such as WiFi, Bluetooth, Aux in, HDMI, Optical etc.; Control the volume, left and right channel and so on. The streaming media services provided by the Audio System App include: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Qobuz, TIDAL, Tunein, Napster and other radio, podcast or music platforms. Audio System App can parse and convert these streaming audios, and then send them to Audio System devices via WiFi for lossless playback. Besides online music, the APP also supports pushing locally stored music to the speaker for playback.

About

NAM Control

Features
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NAM Control is the companion app for compatible WHD audio devices. • Connect and configure a nearby device over Bluetooth. • Search and browse the internet radio catalog by country. • Preview stations and save them to your WHD device. • Organize radio stations in Favorites and Saved lists, or add a station manually. • Configure network settings, sound effects, timers, alarms, and display options. • Select an audio file from your device and transfer it to your WHD device over the local network. • Check device information and firmware update availability. NAM Control works with compatible WHD hardware. A nearby WHD device is required for the main functions. Bluetooth and local network access are requested only when those functions are used. Optional foreground location access is used to suggest your current country's radio catalog; you can always select a country manually.

Screenshots

Audio System4 screens
NAM Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NAM Control at monthly against Audio System's every 5 months. Audio System's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio System ships an update every 5 months, NAM Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Audio System versus NAM Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio SystemNAM Control
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer昄红 韦Huber Verwaltungs GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Audio System

No in-app purchases

None

NAM Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio System free?
Audio System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NAM Control free?
NAM Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Audio System or NAM Control have ads?
Neither Audio System nor NAM Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio System or NAM Control?
Audio System ships an update every 5 months, and NAM Control monthly. Most recently, Audio System was updated on November 3, 2026 and NAM Control on October 31, 2026.

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