# iControlAV5 vs ALPINE_OPTIM

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iControlAV5 at 258 against ALPINE_OPTIM's 7. iControlAV5 also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for iControlAV5 against 2.3 for ALPINE_OPTIM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iControlAV5 has 258 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of iControlAV5's written reviews are positive against 27% of ALPINE_OPTIM's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iControlAV5 | ALPINE_OPTIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav5/id821308534/reviews) | **[2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpine-optim/id6499121183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **38.6% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 99 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 14 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [11 Trading Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641485011) | [Alpine Electronics Marketing,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/656735931) |

## What reviewers say

### iControlAV5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav5/id821308534)

Control compatible Pioneer AV receivers and Blu-ray players from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Adjust volume, switch inputs, select listening modes, and even power devices on and off remotely. Offers advanced control and a user-friendly interface optimized for larger screens.

**Highlights:** Complete receiver control, Input switching, Listening mode selection, Volume adjustment, Power on/off, Advanced SOUND EXPLORER control, Optimized iPad interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Convenient app control
- 🎛️ Extensive receiver settings
- 🔊 Excellent sound quality control
- ⚙️ Customizable input names

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find/connect receiver
- 🤯 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance
- 🚫 Lack of updates and support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Unable to connect to receiver
- Settings reset unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Add speaker A/B selection
- Improve network stability
- Streamline user interface
- Expand compatibility with older models


### ALPINE_OPTIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpine-optim/id6499121183)

This app uses your iPhone's microphone to automatically tune your car's audio system for optimal sound. It allows for easy setup of custom sound curves and connects wirelessly via Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Automatic sound tuning, Acoustic condition measurement, Custom sound curve setup, Bluetooth connectivity, iPhone microphone analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iControlAV5 free?

iControlAV5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ALPINE_OPTIM free?

ALPINE_OPTIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iControlAV5 or ALPINE_OPTIM?

ALPINE_OPTIM is rated higher. iControlAV5 averages 2.2 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while ALPINE_OPTIM averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do iControlAV5 or ALPINE_OPTIM have ads?

Neither iControlAV5 nor ALPINE_OPTIM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iControlAV5 or ALPINE_OPTIM?

iControlAV5 ships an update every 3 months, and ALPINE_OPTIM every 3 months. Most recently, iControlAV5 was updated on October 16, 2026 and ALPINE_OPTIM on October 2, 2026.

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