Comparison

PSB BP12 Subwoofer Control vs Ideon Director

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

Head to head
About

PSB BP12 Subwoofer Control

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Offers BP12 customer subwoofer control from the listening area. The app allows for remote access of the BP12’s Phase, Volume and Crossover setting via a Bluetooth link between the subwoofer and the mobile device. Accurately set up your PSB BP12 Subwoofer from the comfort of your favourite seat.

About

Ideon Director

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Ideon Director is the ultimate companion app for your Ideon Audio ecosystem. Designed with a clean, modern interface and engineered for seamless performance, it automatically discovers all compatible Ideon devices on your network and transforms your phone or tablet into a powerful, intuitive remote control. Effortlessly browse, connect, and manage your Ideon Audio hardware from one place. Adjust playback, switch inputs, fine‑tune settings, and monitor device status with precision and ease. Ideon Director brings the full potential of your high‑end audio system right to your fingertips. Ideon Audio’s Music Playing Application: Director is also the new, fully functional music player application. For the best music performance, we strongly suggest using this app to play your files. This way, you will realize the full potential of our proprietary technology, playing directly from the core of the Absolute Stream’s operating system, with full optimization of the music rendering process specifically for this purpose. Whether you’re fine‑tuning your listening room or simply relaxing with your favorite tracks, Ideon Director gives you a smooth, responsive, and beautifully integrated control experience—exactly what premium audio deserves. Currently supported Ideon Audio devices: * Axiom DAC * All Ideon Audio Streamers

Screenshots

PSB BP12 Subwoofer Control4 screens
Ideon Director4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PSB BP12 Subwoofer Control at 12.0 against Ideon Director's 15.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PSB BP12 Subwoofer Control versus Ideon Director: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSB BP12 Subwoofer ControlIdeon Director
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluesoundIdeon Audio

In-app purchases

None

PSB BP12 Subwoofer Control

No in-app purchases

None

Ideon Director

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSB BP12 Subwoofer Control free?
PSB BP12 Subwoofer Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ideon Director free?
Ideon Director is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PSB BP12 Subwoofer Control or Ideon Director have ads?
Neither PSB BP12 Subwoofer Control nor Ideon Director shows ads.

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