HDD Audio Remote vs Dolby XP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote operation of HDD AUDIO PLAYER
- Track selection and playback control
- Volume adjustment
- Playlist creation and editing
- Music information editing
- Music service selection
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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.
Dolby XP
This invite-only application is designed for authorized partners and content creators to explore curated Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences. It offers tailored demos and showcases the full potential of Dolby's immersive audio and video technologies across various entertainment categories.
- Showcases Dolby Vision experiences
- Demonstrates Dolby Atmos experiences
- Curated content for partners
- Tailored demos for creators
- Explores entertainment categories
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Dolby XP is an invite-only app, currently only available to authorized partners and content creators. It showcases Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences across all entertainment categories. Explore the world of Dolby. Content creators and partners can view curated Dolby content experiences (by invitation) as well as tailored demos. *This app is currently unavailable to the general public. If you’d like to learn more about how Dolby can elevate your entertainment, please visit our Dolby Experience Finder at: https://www.dolby.com/experience/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HDD Audio Remote at 2.6 against Dolby XP's 2.3. HDD Audio Remote also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 6%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). Dolby XP's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HDD Audio Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of HDD Audio Remote's written reviews are positive against 6% of Dolby XP's.
HDD Audio Remote ships an update every 5 months, Dolby XP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HDD Audio Remote | Dolby XP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (45 ratings) — better | 2.3 (52 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews — better | 5.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45 | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sony Corporation | Dolby Laboratories |
Customer experience
HDD Audio Remote
Dolby XP
In-app purchases
HDD Audio Remote
No in-app purchases
Dolby XP
No in-app purchases
