Integra Remote vs OSD Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Integra Remote
Control compatible Integra network A/V products from your iPhone or iPod touch. Stream audio, manage playback, and adjust volume with an intuitive interface. Enjoy music from various sources and services.
- Audio streaming service operation
- DLNA server audio control
- General remote and playback functions
- Volume control
- Radio station information display
- Wireless music streaming from device
- Spotify Connect compatibility
- FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless playback
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This app works on iOS 12 or later. Please use the latest iOS. The Integra Remote Control App is an official Integra application for iPhone/iPod touch that allows you to intuitively operate compatible Integra network A/V products. Major updates done in 2014 have made for easier operation including a refreshed and streamlined user interface. Available as a free download in the App Stores, it is compatible with all current network-capable Integra A/V products, as well as select network-ready products released during or after 2010. Functions Enabled by Integra Remote Control App: (1) Audio Streaming Service operation: Stations can be selected directly from the app without the need to view a TV display. (2) Control of streaming audio files from a DLNA-compatible server: Your iPhone/iPod touch can be used to select music directly from the server. (3) General remote control and playback functions. (4) Volume-control function. (5) Information including station frequency are displayed when listening to radio. (Note: available only on Integra A/V products with a built-in radio tuner); (6) Stream music stored on iPod touch/iPhone wirelessly. (7) Compatible with Spotify Connect (depends on region) (8) FLAC, DSD, and Apple Lossless playback capability via Home Media Function (depends on model). Compatible iPhone/iPod Touch Models include: iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6+ running iOS7.1 or later. Customer using iPhones or iPod touch that does not support iOS7.1 will not be able to apply this update. Compatible A/V Receivers/Controllers: " 2014 models:All network A/V receivers and Preamps (xx.6 series). " 2013 models:All network A/V receivers and Preamps (xx.5 series). " 2012 models:All network A/V receivers and Preamps (xx.4 series) and DTM-40.4. " 2011 models:All network A/V receivers and Preamps (xx.3 series). " 2010 models:All network A/V receivers and Preamps (xx.2 series). (All models require a firmware update.) Enjoy the new world of audio convenience with this free app.
OSD Player
Stream music wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad to OSD Wi-Fi enabled devices. Access cloud music services and online radio without direct phone connection. Control playback seamlessly over your WiFi network.
- Wireless music streaming
- Control from iPhone/iPad
- Cloud music service integration
- Online radio playback
- WiFi network playback
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OSD Player controls your music from your iPhone and iPad to all OSD Wi-Fi enabled products. Enjoy listening to your music from cloud music service providers and online radio without connecting your phone or tablet to speakers. Just connect NERO LINK or other OSD Wi-Fi enabled product and use the OSD player app to play music wirelessly over your WiFi Network. See all the OSD Wi-Fi enabled products at www.osdaudio.com. Stay Tuned We will be updating the app regularly to introduce new music service providers and features. Sign up your email address to get updates at www.osdaudio.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OSD Player at 2.9 against Integra Remote's 1.9. OSD Player also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OSD Player holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Integra Remote's written reviews are positive against 36% of OSD Player's.
Integra Remote ships an update every 3 months, OSD Player every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Integra Remote | OSD Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (38 ratings) | 2.9 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | 36.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 11 Trading Company LLC | OSD Optimal Speaker Design |
Customer experience
Integra Remote
OSD Player
Bugs and requests
Integra Remote
Reported bugs
40 issues- App won't connect
- App crashes constantly
- App freezes
- App won't open
- App loses connection
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- App crashes when opening
- App crashes before opening
- App not working on new iPhones
- App keeps dropping out
- App locks up
- App not updated for new iOS
- App crashes when trying to rename inputs
- App doesn't find receiver after iOS 7 update
- Network streaming is flaky
- App crashes when selecting a playlist
- App prevents phone from sleeping
- App crashes or hangs periodically
- Cannot see receiver when off
- Cannot change network stations unless on Zone 1
- App crashes when trying to control volume in different areas
- App doesn't support DHC 80.1
- App can't assess iPhone music
- App doesn't stream from iPhone
- App won't exit out of master button select
- App crashes when switching to another app
- App crashes when phone goes into sleep mode
- App crashes or restarts when phone goes into sleep mode
- Volume defaults to min when streaming
- App freezes and won't connect
- App crashes after startup
- App doesn't work with iOS 7
- App doesn't work with iOS 14
- App doesn't work with iOS 9, 10, 12
- App doesn't work with iPhone XR software
- App doesn't work with iOS 13.5.1
- App doesn't work with iOS 8
- App doesn't work with iOS 7.1
- App doesn't work with April 2013 update
- App doesn't work with iOS 7
- App doesn't work with latest iOS
Requested features
16 requests- Fix connection issues
- Update for new iOS versions
- Native iPad version
- Incorporate iPhone volume buttons
- Add Zone 2 & 3 control
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- Add keyboard functionality
- Add ability to favorite stations
- Add ability to enter IP address manually
- Improve scroll behavior for long lists
- Add feedback from receiver
- Make app compatible with pre-2012 units
- Improve UI and menu logic
- Add dark mode option
- Improve streaming stability
- Allow control of network music source for Zone 2
- Make app rotate on iPad
OSD Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Integra Remote
No in-app purchases
OSD Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
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