# Rockbot Remote vs Matrio Control

The clearest difference is rating: Rockbot Remote at 4.6 against Matrio Control's 3.2. Rockbot Remote also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 9) and review sentiment (67% vs 45%). Matrio Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Rockbot Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rockbot Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 9, 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 45% of Matrio Control's.

Rockbot Remote ships an update every 2 months, Matrio Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rockbot Remote | Matrio Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-remote/id450735242/reviews)** | [3.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrio-control/id1501302652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| 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


### Matrio Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrio-control/id1501302652)

Control your Dayton Audio distributed audio system from anywhere in your home or business. Manage individual zones, group multiple zones for simultaneous adjustments, and stream music from your favorite services. Customize names for sources and zones for easy identification.

**Highlights:** Individual zone control (power, source, volume, mute), Group zone control for simultaneous adjustments, Stream via AirPlay, Spotify Connect, DLNA, Customize source and zone names, Bass, treble, and balance adjustments per zone, Demo mode available without hardware

**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 Matrio Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rockbot Remote or Matrio Control?

Rockbot Remote is rated higher. Rockbot Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Matrio Control averages 3.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Rockbot Remote or Matrio Control have ads?

Neither Rockbot Remote nor Matrio Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rockbot Remote or Matrio Control?

Rockbot Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Matrio Control every 3 months. Most recently, Rockbot Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Matrio Control on October 6, 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.*