# Rockbot Remote vs AppAudio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rockbot Remote at 67% against AppAudio's 18%. Rockbot Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). AppAudio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Rockbot Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rockbot Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 224, 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 18% of AppAudio's.

Rockbot Remote ships an update every 2 months, AppAudio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rockbot Remote | AppAudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-remote/id450735242/reviews)** | [2.0 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appaudio/id835237447/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 224 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 17.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 42 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockbot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401347346) | [MYE Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/797156463) |

## 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


### AppAudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appaudio/id835237447)

Stream high-quality audio directly to your smartphone or tablet over Wi-Fi. Connect to the venue's network, select your desired channel, and enjoy real-time audio.

**Highlights:** High-quality Wi-Fi audio streaming, Connect to venue Wi-Fi, Select TV or music channels, Real-time audio playback, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎧 Allows mobility around gym without being tethered to equipment
- ✨ Seamless audio streaming when working properly
- 🎯 Great concept for gym audio listening
- 📱 Works well on guest WiFi networks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Chronic connection failures and inability to detect venues
- ⏱️ Extremely long connection times (10-15+ minutes)
- 🔊 Audio issues including crackling, static, and puffy sounds
- 📡 Unreliable WiFi connectivity despite correct network selection
- ❌ Frequent app crashes and random disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to detect gym venues even when on correct WiFi
- Connection times out repeatedly during venue scan
- Audio stops working despite showing available channels
- Volume control becomes unresponsive requiring app reload
- App crashes randomly during use

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Better handling of WiFi portal authentication pages
- Improved venue detection algorithm
- Persistent volume control that doesn't reset
- Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rockbot Remote free?

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

### Is AppAudio free?

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

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

Rockbot Remote is rated higher. Rockbot Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while AppAudio averages 2.0 from 224 ratings.

### Do Rockbot Remote or AppAudio have ads?

AppAudio shows ads; Rockbot Remote does not.

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

Rockbot Remote ships an update every 2 months, and AppAudio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rockbot Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and AppAudio on September 28, 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.*