Comparison

Hegel Control vs dp SmartController

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

Head to head
About

Hegel Control

This application allows users to control Hegel streaming amplifiers, offering features like playback control, internet radio, and podcast access. It also facilitates initial device setup, input selection, and configuration for supported models.

Highlights
  • Playback control
  • Internet radio and podcasts
  • Initial setup
  • Input selection
  • Device configuration
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Control app for Hegel streaming amplifiers. The app provides playback control as well as internet radio and podcasts. The app also features initial setup, input selection and device configuration. Supported models: H150, H400, H600

About

dp SmartController

Features
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The dp SmartController App is a mobile smart control app specifically developed for dp UHD Media Player. It automatically scans the dp devices through a local area network and supports multi-device addition with higher flexibility for device control. It is the core tool for managing your multi-stream audio and video playback devices. Simulated Remote Control Function: Replace physical remote controls with a multifunctional control panel. It supports controlling almost all functions of the player, including Wake-On-LAN (WOL) for network-based power-on, text input, and more. You can completely eliminate the need for a physical remote. Data Browsing and Media On-Demand Function: Supports viewing and opening all local apps on the device. It allows browsing and opening media files, as well as viewing and syncing music library data from dp Music Player, including artist, album covers, and custom category browsing. It also provides regular playback controls and displays progress, file specifications, and lyrics. Additionally, it meets the need for playing high-quality lossless music without turning on the TV. Support for Video Playback Status Display: Supports selecting and playing video files from the mobile device’s file list, and displays the current video format information on the phone. It offers rich video playback control features, including progress dragging, video switching, audio track and subtitle selection, and more.

Screenshots

Hegel Control3 screens
dp SmartController4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: dp SmartController at every 2 months against Hegel Control's every 12 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hegel Control ships an update every 12 months, dp SmartController every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hegel Control versus dp SmartController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHegel Controldp SmartController
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHegel Music System ASDongguan Benqing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Hegel Control

No in-app purchases

None

dp SmartController

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hegel Control free?
Hegel Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dp SmartController free?
dp SmartController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hegel Control or dp SmartController have ads?
Neither Hegel Control nor dp SmartController shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hegel Control or dp SmartController?
Hegel Control ships an update every 12 months, and dp SmartController every 2 months. Most recently, Hegel Control was updated on June 1, 2026 and dp SmartController on September 17, 2026.

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