# iPeng vs Rigelian

The clearest difference is price: Rigelian at Free against iPeng's $8.99. iPeng's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1K vs 33). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Rigelian is free to download; iPeng costs $8.99 up front. iPeng sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rigelian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iPeng holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPeng has 1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 76% positive.

iPeng ships an update every 5 weeks, Rigelian every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPeng | Rigelian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipeng/id767266886/reviews)** | [4.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigelian/id1363775934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 36 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PenguinLovesMusic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/296941579) | [Lcw Kremers](https://appshunter.io/developer/285063023) |

## What reviewers say

### iPeng

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipeng/id767266886)

Control your Squeezebox or Roon music server with this remote app. Manage playlists, control multi-room playback, and even turn your device into a music player with an in-app purchase. Optimized for the latest iOS devices and features.

**Highlights:** Squeezebox and Roon server control, Multi-room playback management, Playlist and favorites management, Customizable main menu, Today Widget and Apple Watch support, Optional playback capability via IAP

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iPeng Playback | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app for controlling Squeezebox
- 👍 Excellent functionality and interface
- 🎨 Customizable and flexible
- 💻 Works across Apple devices
- 🔊 Supports high-res audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Inconsistent behavior when switching between players
- 🖼️ Artwork issues with streaming services
- 🤖 Outdated or unintuitive UI in places
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Album playback issues
- Disconnection problems with LMS server
- Inability to log in after updates
- Syncing problems with non-Squeezebox devices

**Requested features**

- iOS 18 widget support
- Improved playlist management
- Support for Asian languages
- Built-in VPN for remote access
- Apple TV app version


### Rigelian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigelian/id1363775934)

Control your music library on MPD, OpenHome, or Kodi-based players with a modern interface on your iPhone or iPad. Effortlessly browse, search, and manage your music, playlists, and radio stations.

**Highlights:** Browse music by Artist, Album, Genre, Folder, Qobuz integration for select players, Thousands of radio stations, Playlist creation and editing, Cue file support, Powerful search and queue management, Automatic player detection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Access - Auto Renew | $0.69 | per month |
| 1 Year Access - Auto Renew | $4.29 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPeng free?

iPeng costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Rigelian free?

Rigelian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iPeng or Rigelian?

iPeng is rated higher. iPeng averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Rigelian averages 4.2 from 33 ratings.

### Do iPeng or Rigelian have ads?

Neither iPeng nor Rigelian shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPeng or Rigelian?

iPeng ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rigelian every 6 weeks. Most recently, iPeng was updated on September 25, 2026 and Rigelian on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*