BluOS Controller vs AXIS Audio Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BluOS Controller
Control your wireless hi-res music systems from multiple brands. Stream music from various sources, synchronize playback across rooms, and manage your entire audio experience wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet.
- Universal remote for BluOS-enabled systems
- Wireless multi-room music streaming
- Access streaming services, libraries, and radio
- Synchronized playback across multiple rooms
- Control from smartphone, tablet, or laptop
- High-resolution audio with no lag
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The BluOS Controller app serves as the universal remote for all BluOS-enabled wireless hi-res music systems, including Bluesound, NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Bluesound Professional, Cyrus Audio, DALI Speakers, and Monitor Audio. Link multiple BluOS-enabled systems to enjoy synchronized music throughout your home. Access, stream, and enjoy music from various sources, such as streaming services, your music library, or global Internet radio stations and podcasts. The best part? It's all wireless, effortlessly controlled from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, delivering stunning audio with no lag and zero loss in sound quality. Available for iOS devices, the BluOS Controller app is everything you need to set up, control and listen to your music on a BluOS-enabled wireless music system. • Wirelessly stream your music to any BluOS-enabled stereo system, wired loudspeakers, or wireless speakers. • Effortlessly browse, access, and enjoy music from numerous streaming services, Internet radio stations, or your personal library. • Take control of your music from anywhere within your home using your smartphone or tablet. • Play different music in each room simultaneously, or achieve flawless synchronization across all BluOS-enabled speakers and players. • Easily position BluOS-enabled speakers and players throughout your home, connecting them to your WiFi network with user-friendly setup tutorials and support. Learn more about BluOS at www.bluos.io. Have questions or need support? Go to support.bluesound.com for BluOS FAQs, setup tips, and troubleshooting articles.
AXIS Audio Manager
Control your audio system with live paging, two-way calls, and on-demand messages. Record and manage audio clips, adjust volume, and organize music content. Requires specific AXIS speaker devices and software.
- Live paging to audio system
- Two-way calls via speakers
- Trigger prerecorded messages
- Record and store audio clips
- Adjust volume levels
- Manage music content
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AXIS Audio Manager makes it easy to control your audio system. We support the following features: • Live paging to your audio system • 2-way calls with individuals through specific speakers • Trigger on-demand prerecorded messages • Record and store audio clips in the phone • Adjust volume levels • Manage music content AXIS Audio Manager requires AXIS speaker devices with AXIS Audio Manager Edge, and AXIS Audio Manager Center. More information available at https://www.axis.com/audio
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: BluOS Controller at 4 against AXIS Audio Manager's 2. BluOS Controller also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
BluOS Controller ships an update monthly, AXIS Audio Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BluOS Controller | AXIS Audio Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluesound | AXIS Communications AB |
Customer experience
BluOS Controller
AXIS Audio Manager
Bugs and requests
BluOS Controller
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to detect/connect to players
- Playlists not saving/loading properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Streaming service integration issues
Requested features
4 requests- Improved Spotify/Apple Music integration
- Better local music library support
- Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Customizable app interface
AXIS Audio Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BluOS Controller
No in-app purchases
AXIS Audio Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
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