HEOS vs Remote Control for PDP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HEOS
Control a wide range of connected audio devices from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. Stream music from online services or local storage, and enjoy true multi-room audio with easy setup and intuitive control.
- True multi-room audio
- Quick and easy setup
- Access online music services
- Search across multiple music sources
- Control playback remotely
- Access locally stored music
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HEOS is the controller app for the world’s biggest and best range of connected audio gear. It is a smart music streaming technology found in all devices Powered by HEOS from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. HEOS is for music lovers who want a beautiful and intuitive way to enjoy the latest advances in connected audio. You can find HEOS built into great sounding AV receivers, Hi-Fi equipment, sound bars, speakers, mini systems and specialty multi-room models. Features: True multi-room audio: play different songs in different rooms or the same song in multiple rooms. Quick and easy setup: add all your speakers with step-by-step instructions. Instant access to your favorite music: play from your favorite online music services, like Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, and more. Search your music in one place: use one search function to browse across multiple music sources. See what’s playing any time: play, pause, and skip music from anywhere in the app. Access locally stored music: play music saved to your phone, USB, analog inputs, computers, and NAS drives. Share with your friends and family: support for multiple users and multiple music service accounts.
Remote Control for PDP
Control key functions of your Alpine PDP-E802DSP digital amplifier directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, select sound presets, and switch input sources with ease. This app is designed for amplifier operation, not sound tuning.
- Input source selection
- Master volume adjustment
- Subwoofer level adjustment
- Sound pre-sets selection
- Day and night mode
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Stay in control This convenient app allows the control of all key functions of the Alpine PDP-E802DSP digital DSP amplifier. Note that this app is not for sound tuning, but to operate the amplifier installed in your car. Features: - Input source selection - Master volume adjustment - Subwoofer level adjustment - Sound pre-sets selection - Day and night mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HEOS at 4.4 against Remote Control for PDP's 3.0. HEOS also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote Control for PDP's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HEOS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEOS has 27K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HEOS ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Control for PDP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HEOS | Remote Control for PDP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (27K ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 328 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D&M Holdings | Motus Lab |
Customer experience
HEOS
Remote Control for PDP
Bugs and requests
HEOS
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Speakers randomly disappear from the network
- Volume controls are inconsistent and unreliable
- Sync issues between grouped speakers
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Apple Music
- Improve playlist management and queue functionality
- Provide better customization options for rooms and speakers
- Implement a more intuitive and user-friendly app design
Remote Control for PDP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HEOS
No in-app purchases
Remote Control for PDP
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HEOS free?
Is Remote Control for PDP free?
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