# Rockbot Remote vs Hi

The clearest difference is rating: Rockbot Remote at 4.6 against Hi's 2.7. Rockbot Remote also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). Hi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rockbot Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rockbot Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rockbot Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rockbot Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of Hi's.

Rockbot Remote ships an update every 2 months, Hi every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rockbot Remote | Hi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-remote/id450735242/reviews)** | [2.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-fly/id1051107518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockbot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401347346) | [Dayton Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051107517) |

## What reviewers say

### Rockbot Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-remote/id450735242)

Manage your business's background music and TV channels remotely. Adjust volume, skip tracks, change playlists, and even ban unwanted songs or artists directly from your smartphone or tablet. Control multiple locations from a single app.

**Highlights:** Adjust volume, Skip songs, Start/stop music, Change playlists/channels, Preview upcoming songs, Ban songs/artists, Control multiple locations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roqbot for Business Trial | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great service
- 👍 Variety and selection of music
- 👍 Cleaned music content
- 👍 Easy to control from phone
- 👍 Truly rocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible company, cannot get in touch
- 🐛 App stops playing music when using other apps
- 🐛 Buggy and slow app
- 🐛 Outdated music selection

**Reported bugs**

- Charges credit card but never sends player
- Music keeps playing during phone calls
- Slow loading times, too many images in updated app

**Requested features**

- More access for managers to repeat songs and add to queue


### Hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-fly/id1051107518)

Transform your mobile device into a remote for Dayton Audio Hi-Fly enabled speakers. Stream music from various sources, control individual or grouped speakers for multi-room audio, and enjoy uninterrupted playback even when the app is closed or you take calls.

**Highlights:** Remote control for Hi-Fly enabled devices, Stream music from favorite providers, Stream from home network or mobile device, Individual speaker control, Group speakers for multi-room audio, Uninterrupted music playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rockbot Remote free?

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

### Is Hi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rockbot Remote or Hi?

Rockbot Remote is rated higher. Rockbot Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Hi averages 2.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do Rockbot Remote or Hi have ads?

Neither Rockbot Remote nor Hi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rockbot Remote or Hi?

Rockbot Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Hi every 15 months. Most recently, Rockbot Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hi on September 23, 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.*