# Hi vs Roon

The clearest difference is rating: Hi at 4.8 against Roon's 3.6. Hi also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). Roon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 29) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, 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. Roon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roon has 558 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Hi's written reviews are positive against 33% of Roon's.

Hi ships an update every 10 months, Roon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi | Roon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-fi-choice/id584813771/reviews)** | [3.6 (558 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roon/id1014764083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **558** |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 33.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 632 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyTimeMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543826829) | [Roon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014764082) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Roon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roon/id1014764083)

This app serves as a controller for a Roon Server, enabling users to browse and play their music library. It offers a rich metadata-driven interface for musical discovery, connecting to over 1,000 compatible audio devices for seamless playback.

**Highlights:** Music library browsing and playback, Rich metadata for musical discovery, Connects to 1,000+ audio devices, Seamless in-home audio connection, Access music library remotely via Roon ARC, Bit-perfect playback and format support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great when it works
- 🎨 Fantastic app
- 🎧 Best way to experience music
- 🤖 Powerful music management
- 🔍 Excellent music discovery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔌 Unstable connection
- 🕰️ Slow performance
- 🤯 Confusing interface
- 🚫 Lack of accessibility

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on search
- Audio devices disappearing
- Volume issues after updates
- Inability to find Roon core

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Offline music playback
- Better Tidal/Spotify integration
- Improved metadata editing
- Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hi free?

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

### Is Roon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hi or Roon?

Hi is rated higher. Hi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Roon averages 3.6 from 558 ratings.

### Do Hi or Roon have ads?

Neither Hi nor Roon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hi or Roon?

Hi ships an update every 10 months, and Roon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hi was updated on October 23, 2026 and Roon on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*