Comparison

Integra Remote vs Russound

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Russound

Control your multiroom audio system from your iPhone or iPad. Manage zones, access system favorites, and view source metadata like album art. Supports various music streaming services with compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Zone control
  • Source metadata and album art
  • System favorites management
  • Streaming service integration
  • DLNA support
Features
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The Russound app is the perfect way to control your Russound Multiroom Audio System from your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: *Easy control of any zone *Source Metadata, including album art for supported sources *Access to System Favorites - Create, edit or delete any favorites from your iPhone or iPad. *Supports compatible music services such as Spotify®, Pandora®, SiriusXM®, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn®, vTuner®, DLNA and more when used with compatible Russound streaming audio products. Compatibility varies by Russound device. Works with: Any network-connected Russound SMZ-Series, MCA-Series, MBX Series or XStream Series products. Note: Available features and screens within the Russound app are dependent on the connected Russound devices and the configured streaming services and physical sources connected to the devices.

Screenshots

Integra Remote4 screens
Russound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Russound at 2.8 against Integra Remote's 1.9. Integra Remote's advantage is review sentiment (21% vs 11%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Russound holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 54 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Integra Remote's written reviews are positive against 11% of Russound's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Integra Remote versus Russound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntegra RemoteRussound
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (38 ratings)2.8 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3854 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCRussound FMP

Customer experience

Integra Remote

All ratings38 ratings
Positive21.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative76.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral18.5%
Negative60.5%

Russound

All ratings54 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative53.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative74.1%

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
Show 35 more
  • 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
Show 11 more
  • 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

Russound

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Integra Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Russound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Integra Remote free?
Integra Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Russound free?
Russound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Integra Remote or Russound?
Russound is rated higher. Integra Remote averages 1.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Russound averages 2.8 from 54 ratings.
Do Integra Remote or Russound have ads?
Neither Integra Remote nor Russound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Integra Remote or Russound?
Integra Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Russound every 3 months. Most recently, Integra Remote was updated on October 13, 2026 and Russound on October 9, 2026.

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