Comparison

HDD Audio Remote vs SVS

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

SVS

Control and optimize your SVS subwoofer's performance with advanced DSP features. Adjust volume, fine-tune audio for music and movies, and correct room anomalies for the deepest, tightest bass.

Highlights
  • Advanced DSP functionality
  • Room anomaly correction
  • Customizable presets
  • Volume control
  • Low pass filter adjustment
  • Parametric EQ
  • Port tuning
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The SVS app is the easiest way to unleash the full potential of your SVS 17-Ultra RIEvolution, 5000 Series R|Evolution, 3000 R|Evolution, 16-Ultra, 4000 Series, 3000 Series, 3000 Micro, 3000 In-Wall, 2000 Pro Series, and 1000 Pro Series subwoofers by allowing advanced DSP functionality and optimization based on your room, speakers and personal listening preferences. The SVS app lets you do simple things like control volume and create custom presets that enable easy, one-touch tuning for music, movies, and other content. More advanced functionality of the SVS subwoofer app includes the ability to correct room anomalies and fine-tune low frequency output so you can enjoy the full depth, force, and nuance from the world’s finest subwoofers. When used with your SVS subwoofer, the app takes the mystery out of subwoofer digital signal processing (DSP) by clearly explaining each feature and providing easy control from your mobile device. If you’re new to subwoofer DSP, the SVS app has a helpful tutorial that guides you through the different settings. With a few simple adjustments, you can eliminate boomy spots, set crossover frequencies, and make other adjustments to get the deepest, tightest, and most accurate in-room response possible from your SVS subwoofer. You can make adjustments from the comfort of your favorite seat or even when the subwoofer is not in site. With SVS, you can easily optimize settings for: • Volume Control • Low Pass Filter • Phase • Polarity • Parametric EQ • Room Gain Compensation • Port Tuning (Ported models only) • Custom Presets • System Settings And More The SVS app works with Apple iOS 13.0 or newer. The app is also available for SVS 13-Ultra Amplifier Upgrade Kits for existing owners of the SVS SB13, PB13, PC13-Ultra, PB12-PLUS, and PC12-PLUS Subwoofers. Have questions, problems or feedback? Contact us at custservice@svsound.com or 877.626.5623.

Screenshots

HDD Audio Remote4 screens
SVS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SVS at 4.2 against HDD Audio Remote's 2.6. SVS also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). HDD Audio Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of HDD Audio Remote's written reviews are positive against 68% of SVS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDD Audio Remote ships an update every 5 months, SVS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HDD Audio Remote versus SVS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDD Audio RemoteSVS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (45 ratings)4.2 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews68.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4595 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationSpecialty Technologies, LLC.

Customer experience

HDD Audio Remote

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

SVS

All ratings85 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative21.9%

Bugs and requests

HDD Audio Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SVS

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Never reconnects to sub, requires reinstallation
  • Preset saving is unreliable or doesn't work
  • Bluetooth connection issues (out of range, drops)
  • Phantom BLE connection locks out other devices
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  • iPhone gestures interfere with app navigation (swipe up)
  • Save Preset button is not visible/executable on iPhone 14 Pro
  • Options button not showing up after selecting home screen options
  • Preset selection not properly shown on screen when swapping
  • App maintains a phantom BLE connection
  • Auto On not working
  • Amplifier plate issues
  • App resets itself on opening
  • Subwoofer not in range reported
  • Preset is set to none in the app periodically

Requested features

20 requests
  • Group subs for simultaneous adjustments
  • Mute function
  • Auto room correction
  • Widget for quick preset changes
  • Apple Watch app for adjustments
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  • Desktop/Mac app support
  • Language options (e.g., French)
  • Standby/Active mode indicator
  • API for home automation integration
  • Native Windows/Mac/Linux control
  • Expanded explanations for settings
  • iPad support
  • Group control for gain adjustments
  • Dropdown menu for switching between subs
  • Always-on display option
  • Automatic recognition of sealed mode
  • Support for multiple devices simultaneously
  • Net frequency response display with EQs
  • Option to go back in menus
  • Dark mode

In-app purchases

None

HDD Audio Remote

No in-app purchases

None

SVS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HDD Audio Remote free?
HDD Audio Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SVS free?
SVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HDD Audio Remote or SVS?
SVS is rated higher. HDD Audio Remote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while SVS averages 4.2 from 95 ratings.
Do HDD Audio Remote or SVS have ads?
Neither HDD Audio Remote nor SVS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDD Audio Remote or SVS?
HDD Audio Remote ships an update every 5 months, and SVS every 2 months. Most recently, HDD Audio Remote was updated on October 12, 2026 and SVS on October 7, 2026.

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