Comparison

musicbook vs Nubert Control X

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

Head to head
About

musicbook

Features
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The Lindemann audiotechnik musicbook: app can be used to fully control all compatible musicbook: devices like musicbook: 20/25 and offers a unique range of functions for easy use and comfort. The musicbook: app allows to control all supported sources: - Airable Web Radio and Podcasts - TIDAL and Qobuz Streaming Services - UPnP/DLNA Server - USB - CD Drive - Digital Inputs - Analog Inputs It is easily possible to browse the sources and start and control playback of audio contents. musicbook: app can be used to adjust all settings supported by the currently connected device. Examples are device name, input name, volume and balance control or network setup. It is even possible to start firmware update of a musicbook: device. Features: - stream music from TIDAL and Qobuz - stream music from your UPnP/DLNA Media Server (e.g. Asset/Twonky) to your musicbook: device . - codecs supported for audio local playback: MP3, AAC , WMA, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIF. - gapless playback - display album art - playback controls: play, pause, search, track jump, repeat, shuffle - volume controls: volume +/-, mute, balance, maximum volume - favorites: Access quickly albums and folders and web Radio Stations - playlists: Create your own customized Playlist - versatile UPnP Search: search for tracks, albums, artists, genre

About

Nubert Control X

Control your nuControl X device remotely with full functionality. Stream music from various services, manage playback with a comfortable interface, and optimize bass response with advanced calibration.

Highlights
  • Remote control for nuControl X
  • Music playback management
  • USB flash and DLNA server support
  • X-Room Calibration for bass response
  • Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer streaming support
  • Airable Radio/Podcasts integration
Features
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The application is specifically designed and best way to use nuControl X on your network. It runs as a remote control with full function to operate the device remotely. With USB flash or dlna server, you can select and play songs easily with most comfortable and enjoyable interface. By our X-Room Calibration, the app conveniently corrects the bass response from 20 to 300Hz via fully parametric IIR filtering. Supports Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, and Airable Radio/Podcasts streaming service.

Screenshots

musicbook4 screens
Nubert Control X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: musicbook at 9.0 against Nubert Control X's 11.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
musicbook versus Nubert Control X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermusicbookNubert Control X
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLindemann audiotechnikNubert electronic GmbH

In-app purchases

None

musicbook

No in-app purchases

None

Nubert Control X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is musicbook free?
musicbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nubert Control X free?
Nubert Control X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do musicbook or Nubert Control X have ads?
Neither musicbook nor Nubert Control X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, musicbook or Nubert Control X?
musicbook ships an update every 6 months, and Nubert Control X every 6 months. Most recently, musicbook was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nubert Control X on November 4, 2026.

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