Audio Selector Remote vs Headphone Sound Check
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audio Selector Remote
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for your Mac's audio. Effortlessly switch audio devices, control volumes, and adjust balance remotely. Requires the companion Mac app to function.
- Wireless audio device switching
- Software volume control
- Dedicated volume remote
- L/R balance control
- Multichannel output pairing
- Seamless and secure connection
- Roon zone control
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Audio Selector Remote is the official companion app for "Audio Selector" on macOS. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, wireless remote control for your Mac's audio environment. * Note: This app requires "Audio Selector" installed and running on your Mac to function. ◆ KEY FEATURES * Total Audio Control (Devices): Wirelessly switch between speakers, headphones, or DACs. You can change audio formats (e.g., 24-bit / 96kHz) and adjust individual device volumes directly from your iOS device. * Input Devices (Devices): Switch your Mac's microphone or line-in from the same list. Turn it on with 'Show input devices in menu' in the Settings tab. * Software Volume Control: When Audio Selector for Mac controls a DAC's volume in software (macOS 14.2 or later), you can adjust it from your iPhone or iPad like any other device. * Dedicated Volume Remote (Volume): Turn your device into a sleek, dedicated volume controller. You can even use your iPhone/iPad's physical volume buttons to adjust your Mac's audio level without looking at the screen! You can choose to show or hide the 'Mute' and 'Play/Pause' buttons in Settings → Volume Tab. * L/R Balance Control (Pro): Fine-tune your stereo sound remotely. Adjust the left and right audio balance for individual Mac output devices right from your screen. (Shown only for devices that support balance control). * Multichannel Output Pair (Pro): Choose which stereo pair - 1–2, 3–4, 5–6 and so on - a multichannel interface on your Mac uses for output. (Shown only for devices that expose multiple output pairs). * Seamless & Secure Connection (Settings): Connect instantly using Auto-Discovery on your local network, or use manual IP/Port configuration for advanced setups. Supports 'Require Pairing' for a secure connection. * Roon Zone Control (Devices): See your Mac's output devices that Roon is currently playing to - marked with a Roon badge - and adjust or mute Roon's zone volume in real time, even while Roon holds the device exclusively. Works with Roon's Device Volume and DSP Volume modes. (Requires Roon Volume Integration enabled in the Mac app.) * Pro Sync: If you are a Premium user of Audio Selector on your Mac, Audio Selector Remote will automatically detect it and provide an ad-free experience. ◆ REQUIREMENTS * Audio Selector Remote requires the 'Audio Selector' app on your Mac. * Your Mac and iOS device must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network.
Headphone Sound Check
Verify new headphones or earbuds function perfectly with quick, accurate audio tests. Check channels, stereo balance, bass response, and microphone quality. An optional upgrade offers detailed reports and an ad-free experience.
- Left/Right channel balance test
- Stereo sweep and bass pulse tests
- Full frequency spectrum sweep
- White and pink noise generation
- Spatial audio and head tracking test
- Microphone record and playback test
- Detailed test reports (Pro)
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Just got new headphones or earbuds? Verify they work perfectly before it's too late to return them. Headphone Sound Check runs quick, accurate tests on any audio device. Know exactly what you're getting—no guesswork. WHAT YOU CAN TEST • Left / Right Channels — confirm both sides play at even loudness in their correct channels • Stereo Sweep — tone panned across the stereo field to verify balance • Bass Pulse — test response at multiple frequencies • Frequency Sweep — full audio spectrum from 20 Hz to 20 kHz • White & Pink Noise — reference signals that reveal rattles and imbalances • Spatial Audio & Head Tracking — directional audio test on supported AirPods • Microphone Test — record and playback to verify mic quality No subscription, no hidden costs. Most tests are free — three advanced tests and the full report unlock with a one-time Report Pro purchase. UPGRADE TO REPORT PRO One-time purchase adds: • Detailed report with clear verdict for each test result • Export as PDF or PNG to share with buyers or service centers • Remove demo watermarks • Access your full test history anytime • Ad-free experience Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Audio Selector Remote at 5.0 against Headphone Sound Check's 1.0. Audio Selector Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Headphone Sound Check's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Headphone Sound Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Audio Selector Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Audio Selector Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Audio Selector Remote | Headphone Sound Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DUKHYUN HWANG | Nadzeya Yashchuk |
Customer experience
Audio Selector Remote
Headphone Sound Check
In-app purchases
Audio Selector Remote
No in-app purchases
Headphone Sound Check
- Premium$3.99
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