Comparison

HiQnet Motion Control vs SYS Control

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

Head to head
About

HiQnet Motion Control

Control HARMAN HiQnet audio systems remotely from an iOS device. Create custom interfaces using system design software and load them onto your device for comprehensive control. Requires HiQnet System Architect 3.2 for panel creation.

Highlights
  • Remote HARMAN HiQnet audio system control
  • Customizable interface creation
  • Load custom panels onto iOS devices
  • Requires HiQnet System Architect 3.2
  • Launches with example panels if none are transferred
Features
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**HiQnet System Architect 3.2 is required for the creation and transfer of HiQnet Motion Control iOS panels. If no panels have been transferred to the iOS device, HiQnet Motion Control will launch into the Example Control Panel(s)** HiQnet Motion Control provides a mechanism to control a HARMAN HiQnet audio system from an iOS device. Customized interfaces may be created with system design software applications such as HiQnet Audio Architect or HiQnet System Architect, and loaded directly onto the iOS device for full HARMAN HiQnet system control. For more information,Fixed the issue with visit hiqnet.harmanpro.com.

About

SYS Control

This application provides intuitive control over Powersoft's Dynamic Music Distribution systems. Users can easily manage audio sources, adjust zone levels, and recall system configurations through a simplified interface. Connect to your system via network scan or QR code for seamless audio management.

Highlights
  • Select audio sources
  • Control zone levels
  • Recall system configurations
  • Network scanning for connection
  • QR code connection
Features
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The SYS Control app allows the control of Powersoft's Dynamic Music Distribution systems. With its simplified interface, users can easily select audio sources, control the level of zones, recall different system configurations, and much more. CONTROL ANY SYSTEM Connect to a system by scanning the network in the Home page, or simply tap the Scan QR Tag button to open the control interface. SELECT THE AUDIO SOURCE Change the music content for one or more zones by just tapping the “Source” button and selecting it from the list of available sources. ADJUST THE LEVEL Control the level of any zone real-time, via the level sliders. For larger systems you can also adjust the level of a group of zones simultaneously. APPLY SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Recall entire system setups in the “Scenes” page, by just tapping and holding the desired scene. Requirements: A Powersoft’s Dynamic Music Distribution system running in the same Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

HiQnet Motion Control1 screens
SYS Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SYS Control at Free against HiQnet Motion Control's $9.99. HiQnet Motion Control's advantage is rating (2.4 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SYS Control is free to download; HiQnet Motion Control costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HiQnet Motion Control holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiQnet Motion Control has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of HiQnet Motion Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of SYS Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiQnet Motion Control ships an update every 2 months, SYS Control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HiQnet Motion Control versus SYS Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiQnet Motion ControlSYS Control
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (16 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarman Professional, Inc.Powersoft SpA

Customer experience

HiQnet Motion Control

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative74.2%

SYS Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

HiQnet Motion Control

No in-app purchases

None

SYS Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HiQnet Motion Control free?
HiQnet Motion Control costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SYS Control free?
SYS Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HiQnet Motion Control or SYS Control?
HiQnet Motion Control is rated higher. HiQnet Motion Control averages 2.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while SYS Control averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HiQnet Motion Control or SYS Control have ads?
Neither HiQnet Motion Control nor SYS Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HiQnet Motion Control or SYS Control?
HiQnet Motion Control ships an update every 2 months, and SYS Control every 4 months. Most recently, HiQnet Motion Control was updated on October 10, 2026 and SYS Control on September 23, 2026.

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