Comparison

mconnect Player vs Onkyo HF Player

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

Head to head
About

mconnect Player

Stream your music, videos, and photos from various sources to compatible devices. Enjoy gapless playback and support for high-resolution audio formats. Seamlessly cast media to UPnP, Chromecast, and AirPlay devices.

Highlights
  • UPnP/DLNA media streaming
  • Google Cast (Chromecast) support
  • AirPlay streaming
  • Gapless playback
  • DSD and FLAC playback
  • TIDAL, Qobuz, and Bugs integration
Features
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mconnect Player is a media player app to support UPnP/DLNA and Google Cast(Chromecast). - Send Video/Photo/Music to UPnP and Google Cast (Chromecast) devices. - Gapless Playback by App and to UPnP renderers. - DSD and FLAC music playback by App. - Play TIDAL, Qobuz and Bugs music & video to UPnP and Google Cast devices. - Send media files to Apple AirPlay compatible devices from PC, NAS and Internet. You can play media files from any Servers to any Playback Devices with mconnect Player. [Media Servers] - Your iPhone and iPad. - UPnP compatible servers: PC and NAS. - Internet Music integrated into App: TIDAL, Qobuz and Bugs. - Cloud Server integrated into App: OneDrive and Dropbox. [Playback Devices] - Your iPhone and iPad. - UPnP compatible renderers: Smart TV, UPnP supported Audio, UPnP receivers. - Google Cast: Chromecast, Google Cast compatible Audio. - AirPlay compatible devices: Apple TV, Airport Express, AirPlay Audio. Note: If you send a media file to a remote playback device, the playable media format depends on the media decoder in the remote playback device. iPhone, iPad, AirPlay, Apple TV, and AirPort Express are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Google Cast and Chromecast are registered trademarks of Google Inc. DLNA is a trademark of Digital Living Network Alliance. UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnP Forum in the United States and other countries. TIDAL is a trademark of ASPIRO AB. Qobuz is a trademark of XANDRIE SA. Bugs is a trademark of NHN Bugs Corp.

About

Onkyo HF Player

Experience your music with unparalleled audio quality. This app offers a high-precision equalizer with thousands of bands, support for Hi-Res Audio formats like FLAC and DSD, and advanced playback features. Customize your sound with presets or create your own for an immersive listening experience.

Highlights
  • High-precision equalizer (16,384 bands)
  • Support for FLAC, WAV, DSD (up to 384kHz)
  • Automatic upsampling function
  • Crossfade playback option
  • Album artwork and lyric display
  • Real-time DSD conversion
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英語 *************************************************************************** * * This app is a paid version of the free download version "Onkyo HF Player". * A free download version is also available to confirm the function of this product. * You can try before purchasing. * *************************************************************************** Get greater control of how your iTunes music sounds with our touch-adjustable linear-phase FIR equalizer, which offers 16,384 discrete bands of high-definition equalization with zero loss in audio quality. Name and save your own custom EQ presets or select optimized filters created by professional musicians. You can take your 192 kHz/24-bit Hi-Res Audio albums on the road with support for FLAC, WAV, and DSD enhanced for headphone use and fully supported on iPhone and iPad. Features • High-precision equalizer (16,384 discrete bands, linear-phase FIR filter) • Selectable HD equalizer mode (64-bit) • Automatic upsampling function • Crossfade playback option • Album artwork and song lyric display • Repeat function (songs within a list) • Resume Playback Function • Shuffle function (within a list) • Selectable equalizer presets optimized by musicians for Onkyo headphones • Easily add songs to playlists and Up Next list • Real-time DSD conversion function (supported on paid version only) Note: Paid version enables playlists from both HD Library and iPod Library. • Subscription music service AWA - Login, Music list(FOR YOU/ FOCUS/ FAVORITES/ TRENDS), Streaming Playback • Link into Qobuz(where available) and download purchased music directly Supported Formats Free Version (iPod Library) • MP3/ALAC/AAC/WAV/AIFF (up to 48 kHz) *DRM-protected files are not supported. • Above formats plus DSF/DSD-IFF [DSD(2.8 MHz) / Double-rate DSD(5.6 MHz) / Quad-rate DSD(11.2 MHz), DoP / PCM conversion], FLAC/ALAC/WAV/AIFF (up to 384kHz), Ogg-Vorbis (up to 192 kHz) * MP3 not supported in HD Library. Release Notes • 192 kHz/24-bit high-resolution FLAC, WAV, and DSD playback • Hi-Res Audio files can be output to the Onkyo DAC-HA200 headphone amplifier via Lightning cable, and to other compatible USB DACs using a Lighting-USB camera adapter or the iPad Camera Connection Kit • Supports DSD-to-PCM conversion and DoP output • Transfer audio formats including FLAC and DSD to your device via the iTunes Apps menu on your personal computer • Audio with a sampling rate exceeding 88.2 kHz output via the device’s headphone connection is downsampled to 48 kHz. Equalizer and crossfade functions are disabled when playing audio via DoP, and frequency response is not displayed. • When publishing, it is not compatible with Pioneer RAYZ product to support launching of this application by "smart button". We will respond by RAWZ's FW update at a later date. Languages English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese Requirements Requires iPhone/iPad with iOS 13.0 or later.

Screenshots

mconnect Player4 screens
Onkyo HF Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: mconnect Player at 3.5 against Onkyo HF Player's 2.5. mconnect Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

mconnect Player costs $5.99 and Onkyo HF Player $9.99 up front. Onkyo HF Player sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. mconnect Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mconnect Player holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of mconnect Player's written reviews are positive against 38% of Onkyo HF Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mconnect Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Onkyo HF Player every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
mconnect Player versus Onkyo HF Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermconnect PlayerOnkyo HF Player
Price$5.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.5 (80 ratings) — better2.5 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews — better37.7% of reviews
Number of ratings80 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConversDigital Co., Ltd.Onkyo Corporation

Customer experience

mconnect Player

All ratings78 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral14.1%
Negative32.1%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative31.9%

Onkyo HF Player

All ratings31 ratings
Positive32.3%
Neutral19.4%
Negative48.4%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral20.5%
Negative41.8%

Bugs and requests

mconnect Player

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes when searching or browsing Qobuz
  • Gapless playback stops before end of album
  • Scrub line doesn't work in player
  • Song truncation in queue (cuts off last 8-18 seconds)
  • Loud digital noise/white noise between songs
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  • Renderer selection fails when Bluetooth devices connected
  • DLNA servers not appearing after updates
  • App freezes for 30 seconds on selections
  • Stuttering and stalling during playback
  • Device disconnects and won't reconnect without app restart
  • Qobuz quality settings not persisting (reverts to MP3)
  • Volume control overwritten by iOS media volume
  • Song dropouts and frequent disconnections
  • Crashes when pausing or after phone calls
  • Hangs when loading songs from Qobuz
  • Skipping songs doesn't work properly
  • App forgets playlist on restart
  • Only plays one song without manual prompt for next
  • Hi-res AIFF/WAV file indexing issues
  • FLAC files corrupted with noise

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add to queue functionality from now-playing screen
  • Advanced playlist and queue management (reordering, randomize)
  • Dark mode/theme options
  • Search within playlists
  • Persistent queue/playlist memory across app restarts
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  • Manual track reordering in queue (drag-and-drop)
  • Equalizer support
  • Last.fm integration
  • Download support for offline playback
  • Split-screen iPad support
  • Internet radio support
  • Better Tidal interface and search functionality
  • Improved renderer selection UI
  • Simplified device connection process
  • Horizontal scrolling for long track titles

Onkyo HF Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

mconnect Player

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Onkyo HF Player

One-time8
  • White$1.99
  • Blue$1.99
  • Dark$1.99
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  • Relaxing Time$2.99
  • Time to enjoy$2.99
  • Merry Christmas$2.99
  • Silent winter$2.99
  • Pleasant spring day$2.99

Questions

Is mconnect Player free?
mconnect Player costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Onkyo HF Player free?
Onkyo HF Player costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, mconnect Player or Onkyo HF Player?
mconnect Player is rated higher. mconnect Player averages 3.5 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Onkyo HF Player averages 2.5 from 31 ratings.
Do mconnect Player or Onkyo HF Player have ads?
Neither mconnect Player nor Onkyo HF Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mconnect Player or Onkyo HF Player?
mconnect Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Onkyo HF Player every 4 months. Most recently, mconnect Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and Onkyo HF Player on November 6, 2026.

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