# BluOS Controller vs Hi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BluOS Controller at none against Hi's 29. BluOS Controller also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 21). Hi's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hi sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per 3 months. BluOS Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BluOS Controller has 5.3K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of BluOS Controller's written reviews are positive against 42% of Hi's.

BluOS Controller ships an update monthly, Hi every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BluOS Controller | Hi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluos-controller/id566668472/reviews) | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-fi-choice/id584813771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluesound](https://appshunter.io/developer/566668475) | [MyTimeMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543826829) |

## What reviewers say

### BluOS Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluos-controller/id566668472)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great hardware and sound quality
- 💡 Versatile streaming options
- 🔒 Stable and reliable connection
- 👍 Intuitive app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 👎 Unintuitive playlist management
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to detect/connect to players
- Playlists not saving/loading properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Streaming service integration issues

**Requested features**

- Improved Spotify/Apple Music integration
- Better local music library support
- Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Customizable app interface


### Hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-fi-choice/id584813771)

This app provides expert reviews and buying advice for high-fidelity audio equipment, covering everything from streaming and vinyl to CD and valves. It offers a no-nonsense approach to discovering the best sound systems available.

**Highlights:** Expert audio equipment reviews, Buying advice for hi-fi gear, Coverage of streaming, vinyl, CD, and valves, In-app issue purchases, Subscription options available, Cross-platform purchase browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hi-Fi Choice Auto-Renewable Subscription | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Hi-Fi Choice Auto-Renewable Subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Hi-Fi Choice Auto-Renewable Subscription | $31.99 | per year |
| July 2014 (id:737690) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2014 (id:737873) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yearbook 2013 (... (id:738015) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yearbook 2014 (id:737956) | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2016 (id:750344) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yearbook 2016 (id:750365) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yearbook 2015 (id:751580) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Year Book 2023 (id:728696) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2024 (pp:1023645) | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2026 (pp:1140622) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2026 (pp:1120780) | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2025 (pp:1120796) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 2025 (pp:1120798) | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 2025 (pp:1120800) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 (pp:1120804) | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2023 (id:728714) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yearbook 2024 (pp:1042051) | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2024 (pp:1042058) | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 2024 (pp:1042072) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2017 (id:750371) | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2024 (pp:1042079) | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2024 (pp:1042086) | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2024 (pp:1042093) | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 2024 (pp:1042100) | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 2024 (pp:1023638) | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2024 (pp:1042107) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BluOS Controller free?

BluOS Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hi free?

Hi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BluOS Controller or Hi?

Hi is rated higher. BluOS Controller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Hi averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.

### Do BluOS Controller or Hi have ads?

Neither BluOS Controller nor Hi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BluOS Controller or Hi?

BluOS Controller ships an update monthly, and Hi every 10 months. Most recently, BluOS Controller was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hi on October 26, 2026.

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