Comparison

HDD Audio Remote vs LEGO® Powered Up

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

LEGO® Powered Up

Control motorized LEGO sets like trains and the Batmobile via Bluetooth. Bring your custom LEGO creations to life by coding movements and sounds using drag-and-drop programming. Experience interactive play with lights, sensors, and motors.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth control for LEGO vehicles
  • Customizable coding for models
  • Drag-and-drop programming
  • Add sounds and lights
  • Control speed and direction
  • Bring custom builds to life
Features
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Combine this app with the LEGO DC Super Heroes App-Controlled Batmobile (76112), the LEGO City Cargo Train (60198), or the LEGO City Passenger Train (60197) (each sold separately) to operate the motorized engines via Bluetooth controls, or use your imagination and build entirely new creations using LEGO Powered Up components and bring them to life by coding them. Make your models move and respond to real-world events. The LEGO Powered Up app puts you in the driver’s seat of the awesome 4-wheel-drive Batmobile to speed through the streets of GOTHAM CITY™. Drive forwards, backwards, left and right… or pull 360-degree turns! You can even activate cool tricks and stunts as you become the Dark Knight and fight crime. You can customize and code your Batmobile tricks and choose your sounds and movements – pretty awesome! The LEGO Powered Up app also controls LEGO trains to haul goods or pick up passengers around LEGO City. You can control the speed, change directions, and bring even more life to your play with various sounds such as a whistle, passenger announcement, railroad crossing bell, and more! The Bluetooth remote control app and the remote control handset included in the LEGO City train sets aren’t compatible with older infrared remote-controlled LEGO train sets. Thanks to Powered Up components like hubs, motors, sensors, and lights you will be able to bring your customized creations to life. You can also bring your existing LEGO models to life. Is your device compatible? Please go to LEGO.com/devicecheck to check if your device is compatible. Ask your parents’ permission before going online. The LEGO Powered Up App Feature List - Access control panels for DC Super Heroes App-Controlled Batmobile, LEGO City Cargo Train or LEGO City Passenger Train. - Control speed and direction of LEGO vehicles with a variety of exciting interfaces. - Add playful sounds and take your play to the next level. - Use LEGO Powered Up hardware components in your customized models to bring them to life! - Code movements and sounds for your models to create real-life behaviors. - Simple, easy-to-understand programming language based on drag’n’drop coding. LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2019 The LEGO Group

Screenshots

HDD Audio Remote4 screens
LEGO® Powered Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LEGO® Powered Up at 3.6 against HDD Audio Remote's 2.6. LEGO® Powered Up also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 27%) and ratings volume (554 vs 45). HDD Audio Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

LEGO® Powered Up holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® Powered Up has 554 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 42% of LEGO® Powered Up's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDD Audio Remote ships an update every 5 months, LEGO® Powered Up every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HDD Audio Remote versus LEGO® Powered Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDD Audio RemoteLEGO® Powered Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (45 ratings)3.6 (554 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews41.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45554 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB1.5 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationLEGO

Customer experience

HDD Audio Remote

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

LEGO® Powered Up

All ratings550 ratings
Positive61.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews407 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral15.2%
Negative43.2%

Bugs and requests

HDD Audio Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LEGO® Powered Up

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Bluetooth connection drops
  • Motors not controllable through app
  • Timer blocks don't work
  • Motor code blocks don't work
  • Coding canvas is broken
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  • Loses Bluetooth connection randomly
  • Coding blocks not working properly
  • App doesn't run in background
  • Doesn't work on latest iOS
  • Doesn't work with new hubs and motors
  • Can only connect one hub at a time
  • Train stops when app closes

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add more sound effects
  • Add more music to the playlist
  • Allow custom sounds
  • Improve parameters
  • Add more controls
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  • Add more widgets
  • Allow custom themes
  • Add documentation
  • Add support for LEGO Boost and Mindstorms
  • Add loop option for sounds
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

HDD Audio Remote

No in-app purchases

None

LEGO® Powered Up

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HDD Audio Remote free?
HDD Audio Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LEGO® Powered Up free?
LEGO® Powered Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HDD Audio Remote or LEGO® Powered Up?
LEGO® Powered Up is rated higher. HDD Audio Remote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while LEGO® Powered Up averages 3.6 from 554 ratings.
Do HDD Audio Remote or LEGO® Powered Up have ads?
Neither HDD Audio Remote nor LEGO® Powered Up shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDD Audio Remote or LEGO® Powered Up?
HDD Audio Remote ships an update every 5 months, and LEGO® Powered Up every 2 months. Most recently, HDD Audio Remote was updated on October 22, 2026 and LEGO® Powered Up on October 26, 2026.

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