Comparison

Hudzovision vs Onkyo Controller

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

Head to head
About

Hudzovision

Experience the magic of spinning zoetrope art installations on your device. Adjust the frame rate to bring the animations to life, no darkness or strobe light needed. Explore the creations of artist Peter Hudson anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Zoetrope animation effect
  • Adjustable frame rate
  • Interactive art experience
  • Works with Peter Hudson's art
  • No darkness or strobe required
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Experience the wonder of spectacular, spinning zoetrope art installations anytime, day or night! The Hudzovision app lets you experience the zoetrope animation effect without requiring darkness and a strobe light. Just launch the app and look at the installation. If the animation looks out of sync, simply slide your finger along the frame rate adjuster at the bottom of the screen, and watch as the art springs to life. You can also tap the + and - buttons to fine tune the frame rate. The app will work with all zoetrope creations by artist Peter Hudson, just download and take it with you the next time you're seeking out BIG ART!

About

Onkyo Controller

Control compatible Onkyo network products with this official remote app. Stream music from various sources, manage playback, and operate connected home theater devices. Features automatic sound field correction for compatible products.

Highlights
  • Music playback from streaming services
  • Control music library and NAS drives
  • Remote control functions (play, volume, input)
  • Operate connected Blu-Ray players and TVs
  • Automatic sound field correction (Dirac Live)
  • Check audio/video formats
  • Turn on compatible units remotely
Features
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Onkyo Controller is the official Onkyo remote control application that allows users to conveniently operate compatible Onkyo network products from their iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. The intuitive, user-friendly interface makes it easy to get more from your AV home entertainment experience. Main functions that can be operated through this application. (1) Play music in each room or every room - Lets you play music from music streaming services such as Pandora, Spotify, DEEZER and TIDAL, your music library on your smart device, or your NAS drive on compatible products. - You can play your music via radio, Bluetooth and USB. (2) Remote control functions - You can operate general control functions (play/stop, control the volume, select the input source, etc.) from your smartphone. (3) Operation of connected product(home theater product such as AV amplifier) - Lets you control a Blu-Ray Disc player or TV that is connected to an AV amplifier or home theater product via HDMI. (4) Dirac Live-enabled products measure automatic sound field correction. In addition, filters can be edited. (5) Audio/Video formats of input and output can also be checked. *By setting the “Network Standby” menu item in the unit’s initial settings to ON, you can use this application to turn on the power of the unit. Compatible models Network AV Receivers/Network Audio Player/Home Theater/Wireless Speaker in April 2016 or later ■ Please note ・To use Application it needs to read and agree Terms of Service. ・All models require a firmware update to use Onkyo Controller. ・Available Service depends on regions. ・Why Device's location is needed? Answer: In order to set-up your wireless devices which are located around you, SSID and Access Point info is needed. There is no other purpose to use the information of Device’s Location.

Screenshots

Hudzovision3 screens
Onkyo Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hudzovision at 5.0 against Onkyo Controller's 2.2. Hudzovision also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 26%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Onkyo Controller's advantage is ratings volume (624 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Hudzovision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 624 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Hudzovision's written reviews are positive against 26% of Onkyo Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hudzovision ships an update every 10 days, Onkyo Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hudzovision versus Onkyo Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHudzovisionOnkyo Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better2.2 (624 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better25.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3624 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpinArt, LLC11 Trading Company LLC

Customer experience

Hudzovision

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Onkyo Controller

All ratings620 ratings
Positive26.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative67.4%
Written reviews508 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral12.0%
Negative62.4%

Bugs and requests

Hudzovision

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Onkyo Controller

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App doesn't recognize receiver
  • Fails to connect to Wi-Fi
  • Loses connection during use
  • Doesn't work with iOS 13 and newer
  • Causes receiver to enter Direct mode unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Music
  • Improve Tidal and Deezer integration
  • Allow customization of input names
  • Add sleep timer and power off options
  • Improve volume control and speaker balance adjustments

In-app purchases

None

Hudzovision

No in-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hudzovision free?
Hudzovision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hudzovision or Onkyo Controller?
Hudzovision is rated higher. Hudzovision averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 from 624 ratings.
Do Hudzovision or Onkyo Controller have ads?
Neither Hudzovision nor Onkyo Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hudzovision or Onkyo Controller?
Hudzovision ships an update every 10 days, and Onkyo Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Hudzovision was updated on October 16, 2026 and Onkyo Controller on October 24, 2026.

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