Hark Stream vs BluOS NAD remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hark Stream
This app enables compatible audio equipment to stream music directly from URLs. It supports devices with HEOS Built-in and select Yamaha models. A free version offers limited link playback, with a premium subscription unlocking unlimited streaming.
- Direct URL music streaming
- HEOS Built-in device control
- Yamaha CRX-N560 compatibility
- Unlimited link playback (Premium)
- Free trial period
- Annual subscription option
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The application allows compatible devices to independently play stream music via direct URL. It is designed to control audio equipment compatible with the HEOS built-in (Denon, Marantz, Definitive Technology, and HEOS), as well as Yamaha CRX-N560 (and similar devices with outdated firmware). NOTE Devices with HEOS Built-in currently only play direct music streaming links. Links to playlists (including PLS and M3U files) will not play. Yamaha devices do not play links like "HTTPS" - try changing the link from "https://" to "http://". FREE DOWNLOAD This application is available as a free download and allows you to control the playback of a limited number of saved music streaming links on compatible devices. To fully use the application, you need to purchase a renewable Premium Access subscription. Please note that if not canceled, the subscription will automatically renew. PREMIUM ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION Premium access allows you to play an unlimited number of saved music streaming links. You can purchase a Premium Access auto-renewing subscription through an in-app purchase. The annual subscription comes with a free trial period. Before purchasing a Premium Access subscription, make sure the application controls your equipment correctly. MORE INFORMATION Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://reco11.wixsite.com/cornercalc/policy ** Denon, Marantz, Definitive Technology and HEOS are registered trademark of the respective brands and owners who reserves the right of ownership. They do not support, endorse or have been involved in the development of this application. No claim to any copyright, ownership or license to owners of the above brands intellectual property is made. **
BluOS NAD remote
Control your Bluesound and NAD high-resolution wireless music systems with this open-source remote. It supports a wide range of BluOS-compatible devices and offers advanced command options for NAD electronics.
- Universal remote for BluOS systems
- Supports Bluesound and NAD
- Advanced NAD Ethernet commands
- Open-source code available
- Control PSB, DALI, Monitor Audio, Cyrus Audio
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Unofficial open source and nicely featured remote control for Bluesound and NAD products. Like the official BluOS controller, this app acts as a universal remote control for all BluOS-compatible high-resolution wireless music systems, including Bluesound, NAD Electronics, PSB speakers, Bluesound Professional, DALI speakers, Monitor Audio and Cyrus Audio. Also features an advanced tab to send specific NAD Electronics Txxx Ethernet (RS232) commands. This app cannot be used to install or upgrade your bluOS system. Source code is here: https://github.com/crwsolutions/BluOsNadRemote
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BluOS NAD remote at none against Hark Stream's 1. Hark Stream's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 13%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Hark Stream sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. BluOS NAD remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Hark Stream against 3.0 for BluOS NAD remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Hark Stream's written reviews are positive against 13% of BluOS NAD remote's.
Hark Stream ships an update monthly, BluOS NAD remote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hark Stream | BluOS NAD remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sergey Kirichenko | CRW Solutions |
Customer experience
Hark Stream
BluOS NAD remote
In-app purchases
Hark Stream
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Year
BluOS NAD remote
No in-app purchases
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