Comparison

HEOS vs EpIQ

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • True multi-room audio
  • Quick and easy setup
  • Access online music services
  • Search across multiple music sources
  • Control playback remotely
  • Access locally stored music
Features
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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.

About

EpIQ

This app combines music streaming insights with social messaging. Track your listening habits, celebrate milestones, and share updates with friends in real-time. Enjoy a clean and fast experience designed for daily use.

Highlights
  • Streaming insights and trends
  • Activity feed
  • Milestone celebration
  • Real-time messaging
  • Clean and fast interface
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EPIQ brings your music journey and your conversations together. See your streaming insights at a glance, follow your activity, and celebrate milestones as you go. Then message friends to share updates, react in the moment, and keep the vibe going. What you can do with EPIQ Streaming insights: track your stats and trends over time Activity feed: stay on top of what’s happening Milestones: celebrate key moments in your progress Messaging: chat and share updates easily Clean, fast experience: built for everyday use Download EPIQ and turn every stream into something worth sharing.

Screenshots

HEOS4 screens
EpIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EpIQ at 5.0 against HEOS's 4.4. EpIQ also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). HEOS's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EpIQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEOS ships an update every 3 weeks, EpIQ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HEOS versus EpIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEOSEpIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings27K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size328 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsRayan Russell

Customer experience

HEOS

All ratings27,124 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1,574 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral15.1%
Negative55.4%

EpIQ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

EpIQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HEOS

No in-app purchases

None

EpIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HEOS free?
HEOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EpIQ free?
EpIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HEOS or EpIQ?
EpIQ is rated higher. HEOS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while EpIQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HEOS or EpIQ have ads?
Neither HEOS nor EpIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HEOS or EpIQ?
HEOS ships an update every 3 weeks, and EpIQ daily. Most recently, HEOS was updated on October 20, 2026 and EpIQ on October 3, 2026.

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