Comparison

iPeng vs mconnect control HD

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

Head to head
About

iPeng

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
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iPeng 9, the music remote for the Logitech® Squeezebox™, has been designed for the latest iOS versions and fully supports all iPhone and iPad form factors. iPeng 9 is a remote control app that will work all over your home with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch. You can also purchase an additional playback capability as an In-App-Purchase that will turn your iPhone or iPad into a full-blown music player for your Squeezebox Server or Roon Server. *** New in iPeng 9 *** • Support of iPhone 11, Pro, X/XS and XS Max • Latest Apple Watch support including Series 5, under watchOS 3 and newer • Today Widget to use iPeng in Notification Center and on the lock screen. • Full multitasking support on iPad and iPad Pro, including Split View and Slide Over under iOS 9 and newer. *** What’s new compared to iPeng Classic? *** * Full Support of latest iOS Versions * • iPeng has been redesigned, matching Apple's flat UI design for an up-to-date appeal, and uses a modernized platform and code base for continuous support of new iOS features. * Universal App * • iPeng 9 is a universal app for both iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, so you only have to purchase the app once. Older iPeng versions had separate apps for iPhone and iPad. * Customizable * • The customizable main menu allows you to show different menu items in your top level menu or hide things that you don’t need. • Change the structure of your main menu through a simple drag-and-drop interface. • You can select a bright or dark color scheme for iPeng, and iPeng can even automatically select it based on your lighting conditions. * Easier Multi-Room Control * • The redesigned MultiPlayer Control simplifies handling many players. • QuickSwitch lets you move playlists from one player to another easily with a swipe of your finger. • Have direct access to Power/Volume for each connected player and change other player settings in the player details. • Group players to synchronized groups. Jointly control playback and volume for these groups and move players between them using drag-and-drop or a toolbar. • Power all players in a group off with a single click when you leave. * Manage Playlists and Favorites * • View, save, change and rearrange not only your current playlist but also saved playlists and favorites. * Works with Logitech Squeezebox and compatible players * • iPeng 9 works with all Logitech Squeezebox Players as well as many Squeezebox-compatible players like Innuos Zen, the SOtM sMS-1000SQ and sMS-100 or VortexBox players. • With iPeng Playback, iPeng also works as a player with Roon. *** Enjoy the familiar features and comfort of iPeng. *** * Easy and Fast to Use * • The functionality of iPeng is optimized for speed of use guaranteeing long-term fun. • Built-in Tutorials help you to learn iPeng’s operation. * Explore Your Music Library (1) * • Browse your own files by categories like Albums, Artists, Genres or simply search for your music. * Explore Remote Services * • You get access to a whole world of internet radio and music services like Rhapsody™ and Spotify™ and have control over them as if they were in your own library. * Use 3rd Party Plugins (2) * • iPeng supports a growing number of 3rd party plugins for Squeezebox™, e.g. CustomBrowse, TrackStat, Music and Artist Information and many more. * Use MySqueezebox.com * • iPeng 9 doesn’t require a server to operate your Squeezebox, it also supports Logitech’s MySqueezbox.com online service. Note: This does not apply to the Playback functionality. iPeng requires one or more Squeezebox™ or any compatible hard- or software player. Squeezebox™ is a trademark of Logitech. (1) LogitechMedia Server/Squeezebox Server version 7.5 or newer available for free from mysqueezebox.com/download or downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/ (2) Installation of 3rd party plugins in Logitech Media Server required.

About

mconnect control HD

Control your network audio devices with this app. Stream music from your phone, PC, or NAS to compatible speakers. Manage playlists, set up devices, and enjoy multi-room audio.

Highlights
  • Stream music from phone, PC, NAS, and cloud
  • Internet streaming and radio playback
  • Multi-room audio control
  • Playlist management
  • Network audio device setup
  • TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, vTuner integration
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mconnect Control is a dedicated control app for ConversDigital’s mconnect technology compatible network audio products. 1. Play TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer and vTuner to mconnect compatible audio. 2. Stream music files to mconnect compatible audio from your phone, PCs and NAS. 3. Play music files in PCs and Network Attached Storages (NAS) with your phone and tablet. * mconnect Control HD is a tablet version of mconnect Control to provide horizontal UI. [Features] - Works with “mconnect compatible” network audio products. - Stream music from your phone to mconnect compatible audio. - Stream music from PC, network storage, and cloud to mconnect compatible audio. - Listening Internet streaming music and Internet Radio with mconnect compatible audio. - Play music in any servers with your phone. - Network Audio Device Setup: WiFi selection, firmware update and other setups. - Multi-room control: select group of speakers to play music simultaneously. - Playlist management across servers. - Track Sorting, Folder Bookmarking, and Remembering Renderer. - TIDAL Integration. - Qobuz Integration. - Deezer Integration. - vTuner Integration. mconnect is a technology and trademark of ConversDigital Co., Ltd. TIDAL is a trademark of ASPIRO AB. Qobuz is a trademark of XANDRIE SA. Deezer is a trademark of ODYSSEY MUSIC GROUP. vTuner is a trademark of Nothing Else Matters Software Ltd.

Screenshots

iPeng4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPeng at 76% against mconnect control HD's 29%. iPeng also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (1K vs 11). mconnect control HD's advantage is price (Free vs $8.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

mconnect control HD is free to download; iPeng costs $8.99 up front. iPeng sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. mconnect control HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPeng holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPeng has 1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of iPeng's written reviews are positive against 29% of mconnect control HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPeng ships an update every 5 weeks, mconnect control HD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
iPeng versus mconnect control HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPengmconnect control HD
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better2.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB77 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPenguinLovesMusic.comConversDigital Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

iPeng

All ratings1,018 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews251 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative16.3%

mconnect control HD

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative68.6%

Bugs and requests

iPeng

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

mconnect control HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPeng

One-time1
  • iPeng Playback$4.99
None

mconnect control HD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPeng free?
iPeng costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is mconnect control HD free?
mconnect control HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPeng or mconnect control HD?
iPeng is rated higher. iPeng averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while mconnect control HD averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.
Do iPeng or mconnect control HD have ads?
Neither iPeng nor mconnect control HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPeng or mconnect control HD?
iPeng ships an update every 5 weeks, and mconnect control HD every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPeng was updated on October 15, 2026 and mconnect control HD on September 30, 2026.

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