Comparison

HDD Audio Remote vs Pioneer Remote App

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

Head to head
About

HDD Audio Remote

Control compatible HDD AUDIO PLAYER models with your smartphone or tablet. Easily select and play tracks, adjust volume, and manage playlists remotely. Edit music information for a personalized listening experience.

Highlights
  • Remote operation of HDD AUDIO PLAYER
  • Track selection and playback control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Playlist creation and editing
  • Music information editing
  • Music service selection
Features
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HDD Audio Remote is a mobile application that allows you to operate compatible HDD AUDIO PLAYER models using your smartphone or tablet. The application allows you to operate HDD AUDIO PLAYER easily using specialized functions that are only possible in a mobile application, such as the “Full Browser” function (tablets only). This application has the following features: - Easy operation of HDD AUDIO PLAYER using your mobile device By installing HDD Audio Remote on your smartphone or tablet, you can remotely select and play tracks, change playback volume, stop playback and more, instead of operating the HDD AUDIO PLAYER directly. You can also select music services. - Creating and editing playlists You can create and edit playlists with your favorite tracks. - Editing the music information of a track You can edit the details of tracks. Compatible models: HDD Audio Remote supports the following HDD AUDIO PLAYER models. (as of Sept., 2013) - HAP-Z1ES - HAP-S1 Note: The functions of HDD Audio Remote may vary depending on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER model.

About

Pioneer Remote App

Control compatible Pioneer and Elite audio-visual products from your smart device. Stream music from various services, adjust sound settings, and manage connected devices for an enhanced home entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Music streaming integration
  • Intuitive remote control
  • AV receiver sound adjustment
  • Control connected Pioneer devices
  • Automatic sound field correction
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Pioneer Remote App is an application that allows users to enjoy their favorite music at home on compatible Pioneer & Elite products. The Pioneer Remote App lets you intuitively operate compatible Pioneer products (control the volume, select the input source and listing mode, etc.), granting more sophisticated and convenient control. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy innovative AV entertainment. Main Features 1. Play music in each room or every room - Lets you play music from music streaming services such as Pandora, Tune in, Spotify, Amazon music, DEEZER and TIDAL, your music library on your smart device, or your NAS drive on compatible products. - You can play your music via radio, Bluetooth and USB. 2. Lets you intuitively operate remote control functions (control the volume, select the input source and listing mode, etc.), granting more sophisticated and convenient control over Pioneer stereo systems. 3. AV receiver sound quality adjustment feature You can adjust the equalizer settings, the channel levels of individual speakers, and the bass and treble settings to adjust sound quality to suit your own particular preferences. 4. Operation of connected Pioneer product(home theater product such as AV amplifier) Let you control a Pioneer Blu-Ray Disc player or TV that is connected to an AV amplifier or home theater product via HDMI. 5. Dirac Live-enabled products measure automatic sound field correction. In addition, filters can be edited. *By setting the “Network Standby” menu item in the unit’s initial settings to ON, you can use this application to turn on the power of the unit. Compatible models Network ready AV receivers/ Network Audio Player/ Hi-Fi/ Mini Component/ Wireless Speaker/ Speaker bar in April 2016 or later ■ Please note ・To use Application it needs to read and agree Terms of Service. ・All models require a firmware update to use Pioneer Remote App. ・The device on which Pioneer Remote App is installed and the FireConnect compatible model must be connected to the same router. ・Available music service depend on regions. ・Why Device's location is needed? Answer: In order to set-up your wireless devices which are located around you, SSID and Access Point info is needed. There is no other purpose to use the information of Device’s Location.

Screenshots

HDD Audio Remote4 screens
Pioneer Remote App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HDD Audio Remote at 2.6 against Pioneer Remote App's 2.2. HDD Audio Remote also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Pioneer Remote App's advantage is ratings volume (251 vs 45). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HDD Audio Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pioneer Remote App has 251 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of HDD Audio Remote's written reviews are positive against 24% of Pioneer Remote App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDD Audio Remote ships an update every 5 months, Pioneer Remote App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HDD Audio Remote versus Pioneer Remote App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDD Audio RemotePioneer Remote App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (45 ratings) — better2.2 (251 ratings)
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews — better24.5% of reviews
Number of ratings45251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony Corporation11 Trading Company LLC

Customer experience

HDD Audio Remote

All ratings45 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative57.8%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative62.2%

Pioneer Remote App

All ratings230 ratings
Positive23.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative67.4%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral11.6%
Negative63.9%

Bugs and requests

HDD Audio Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pioneer Remote App

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • EQ settings don't save
  • Can't save EQ settings
  • EQ change doesn't get saved
  • Equalizer settings don't persist
  • App won't stay connected to certain models
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  • App can't detect certain receiver models
  • Dirac Live doesn't work
  • Pandora takes 30 seconds to 1 minute to load

Requested features

8 requests
  • Adjust 'voice/dialogue' by single increments
  • Show settings in a list rather than cycling through
  • Add ability to control zone 2 and 3 volume
  • Add ability to group speakers
  • Add button to choose speakers (A, B, A+B)
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  • Add dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard
  • Bring back MCACC Pro settings view

In-app purchases

None

HDD Audio Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Pioneer Remote App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HDD Audio Remote free?
HDD Audio Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pioneer Remote App free?
Pioneer Remote App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HDD Audio Remote or Pioneer Remote App?
HDD Audio Remote is rated higher. HDD Audio Remote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Pioneer Remote App averages 2.2 from 251 ratings.
Do HDD Audio Remote or Pioneer Remote App have ads?
Neither HDD Audio Remote nor Pioneer Remote App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDD Audio Remote or Pioneer Remote App?
HDD Audio Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Pioneer Remote App every 3 months. Most recently, HDD Audio Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pioneer Remote App on November 6, 2026.

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