Harman Kardon Controller vs Lexicon Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Harman Kardon Controller
Stream high-definition audio throughout your home with this app. It allows you to set up and customize compatible wireless speakers, create surround sound systems, and control audio playback from local or cloud sources.
- Stream HD audio wirelessly
- Set up and customize speakers
- Create 5.1 surround sound
- Control multi-room audio
- Stream local and cloud content
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The Harman Kardon Controller app works seamlessly with the Harman Kardon Omni 10+, Omni 20+, Omni 50+, Omni Bar+, Omni Adapt+, and Omni Adapt+Amp speakers to let you stream HD audio around your home. Use the Controller app to set up and customize your speakers, setup a true wireless 5.1 surround system, control audio in your house and stream local or cloud content in glorious HD audio.
Lexicon Control
Control your Lexicon audio device remotely over your home network. This app eliminates line-of-sight issues associated with infrared remotes. It is compatible with specific Lexicon models like the MC-10, RV-9, and RV-6.
- Remote device control
- Network connectivity
- Eliminates line-of-sight issues
- Compatible with MC-10, RV-9, RV-6
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Remotely control your Lexicon device using iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Connect using your home network, providing feedback from your device and eliminating any line-of-sight issues present with infrared remote control. Compatible with the following Lexicon devices supporting advanced network control. - MC-10 - RV-9 - RV-6
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lexicon Control at 3.5 against Harman Kardon Controller's 1.8. Lexicon Control also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 9%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Harman Kardon Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (100 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lexicon Control holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harman Kardon Controller has 100 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Harman Kardon Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of Lexicon Control's.
Harman Kardon Controller ships an update every 2 months, Lexicon Control every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Harman Kardon Controller | Lexicon Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (100 ratings) | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.2% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harman International Industries | HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
Customer experience
Harman Kardon Controller
Lexicon Control
Bugs and requests
Harman Kardon Controller
Reported bugs
4 issues- Speakers frequently disconnect from WiFi
- App fails to detect or connect to speakers
- Music playback issues like skipping, popping, and abrupt stops
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for popular music streaming services
- Improve app stability and user experience
- Implement advanced features like EQ, gapless playback, and custom playlists
- Provide better integration with local music libraries
Lexicon Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Harman Kardon Controller
No in-app purchases
Lexicon Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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