Comparison

Cayin Control vs Tunnelless

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

Head to head
About

Cayin Control

This app allows users to remotely manage and control Cayin Hi-Fi audio hardware over a local network. It offers features like device pairing, custom EQ settings, multi-screen playback, and playlist creation for an optimized audio experience.

Highlights
  • LAN device pairing
  • Custom parametric EQ
  • Multi-screen interactive playback
  • Precise playback control
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Centralized device management
Features
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Cayin Controller is an exclusive smart control App designed for all Cayin Hi-Fi & audio hardware. Connect your Cayin amplifiers and music players via local area network easily for centralized device management. • LAN Device Pairing: Auto-scan all Cayin audio gadgets under the same Wi-Fi network, switch controlled equipment with one tap; • Custom Parametric EQ: Professional equalizer enables personalized frequency adjustment, tailor sound curves for different music genres and listening spaces; • Multi-screen Interactive Playback: Link multiple mobile terminals on same network to edit playlists, share favorite tracks and enjoy interactive music together; • Precise Playback Control: Adjust volume, switch audio sources, manage play/pause, skip tracks and set playback loop modes effortlessly; • Custom Playlist Creation: Build private playlists, collect your beloved songs and access your music library instantly. Optimize your Hi-Fi listening experience with professional-level tuning tools, ideal for audiophiles and daily home audio management.

About

Tunnelless

Access your private network from your iOS or Mac device without installing a VPN profile. This app provides a local SOCKS5 proxy, allowing only its traffic to use your private network, leaving your device's routing untouched.

Highlights
  • Connects to existing Tailscale networks
  • No VPN profile installation required
  • Exposes local SOCKS5 proxy
  • Keeps device routing untouched
  • Sign out and delete local state
Features
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Tunnelless puts your iPhone, iPad, or Mac on your private Tailscale network without installing a VPN profile. Apps that reach a private network normally need a system VPN: a NetworkExtension, an "Allow VPN configuration" prompt, and a profile that takes over device-wide routing and conflicts with any other VPN you already run. Tunnelless does none of that. It runs a userspace network node inside the app and exposes a local SOCKS5 proxy, so only this app's traffic uses your private network. The rest of your device is untouched, and you can keep running your work VPN at the same time. WHAT IT DOES • Joins your existing Tailscale network with a standard browser sign-in • Shows your node's private IP address once connected • Exposes a local SOCKS5 proxy address for reaching machines on your network • Signs out and deletes local state on demand REQUIREMENTS • A Tailscale account. Tunnelless connects to a network you already have. It is not an account, hosting, or subscription service, and it does not create networks for you. PRIVACY Tunnelless collects no data, includes no analytics, and performs no tracking. Sign-in happens directly with Tailscale; your credentials are never seen by us. Network state is stored only on your device and is removed when you sign out. Tailscale is a registered trademark of Tailscale Inc. Tunnelless is built by Indiagram LLC and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tailscale Inc.

Screenshots

Cayin Control4 screens
Tunnelless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tunnelless at 4.0 against Cayin Control's 1.0. Tunnelless also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Cayin Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

Tunnelless holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cayin Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Tunnelless daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cayin Control versus Tunnelless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCayin ControlTunnelless
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhuhai Spark Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd.Indiagram LLC

In-app purchases

None

Cayin Control

No in-app purchases

None

Tunnelless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cayin Control free?
Cayin Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tunnelless free?
Tunnelless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cayin Control or Tunnelless?
Tunnelless is rated higher. Cayin Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tunnelless averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cayin Control or Tunnelless have ads?
Neither Cayin Control nor Tunnelless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cayin Control or Tunnelless?
Cayin Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tunnelless daily. Most recently, Cayin Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tunnelless on October 31, 2026.

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